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Live Music at Buckland Abbey - The Faggottinis

Join The Faggottinis this summer for a bassoon performance at Buckland Abbey.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a very special performance at Buckland Abbey this summer.

The Faggottinis are a trio of professional bassoonists who play throughout Devon and Cornwall.

The bassoon is known by the Italian word Faggotti in Europe, and gives the group their name.

The group performs a range of music from classics, jazz, folk and pop music.

The group will be performing from 11am - 1pm in the Great Barn.

The performance will be in two parts, lasting approximately 50 minutes each.

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Prices

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The Great Barn at Buckland Abbey

What to bring and wear

Sensible clothing for the weather conditions.

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