Gwydion Brooke (1912–2005) was Britain’s principal bassoonist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, recognized as a member of its elite wind players. Originally named Frederick James Gwydion Holbrooke and son of composer Joseph Holbrooke, he joined the Philharmonia Orchestra after Sir Thomas Beecham's death and stayed until 1979. Brooke premiered Elizabeth Maconchy's Concertino for Bassoon & String Orchestra and was lauded by peers, with Thea King calling him the finest bassoonist she ever knew.
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Meaning of the name - Gwydion
wood, tree
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Occupation: bassoonist
Employers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Philharmonia Orchestra
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Aquarius 41 | 28 Aquarius 16 | 17 Gemini 29 |
| Moon | 9 Aquarius 40 | 14 Libra 27 | 24 Pisces 6 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 15 | 4 Pisces 4 | 6 Gemini 59 |
| Venus | 21 Capricorn 32 | 7 Aries 34 | 10 Gemini 0 |
| Mars | 6 Gemini 13 | 17 Cancer 22 | 6 Leo 44 |
| Jupiter | 12 Sagittarius 12 | 11 Gemini 31 | 9 Sagittarius 18 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 51 | 19 Pisces 8 | 27 Taurus 17 |
| Uranus | 0 Aquarius 56 | 23 Taurus 24 | 3 Aquarius 2 |
| Neptune | 21 Cancer 31 | 28 Pisces 27 | 22 Cancer 11 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 3 | 2 Aquarius 32 | 28 Gemini 13 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 38 | 29 Pisces 1 | 18 Aries 39 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 38 | 29 Virgo 1 | 18 Libra 39 |
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