Person · Male
Willard Somers Elliot
US bassoonist/composer
- From
- Fort Worth, United States
- Active
- 1926–2000
- Releases
- 1
About
Willard Somers Elliot (July 18, 1926 – June 7, 2000, in Fort Worth, Texas) was an American bassoonist and composer. He was best known for his long tenure as principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1964-1997.
Member of
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Houston Symphony bassoon
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra bassoon
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra bassoon, principal
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Chicago Pro Musica bassoon
Discography
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Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 6d888efa-ea78-4117-9138-ace34d50cfca
- ISNI
- 0000000103319875
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.