James Perlman and the Bassoon

The video features a performance and interview with James Perlman, a 12-year-old bassoonist. The orchestra is introduced, and James, who studies with a member of the Honolulu Symphony, shares his musical journey. He began playing the bassoon at age 10, inspired by a desire to prove it was not a brass instrument. The video concludes with James performing the second and third movements of Vivaldi's bassoon concerto in E minor.

How old is James Perlman, the young winner?

• 16 years old

• 14 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

Where does James Perlman live?

• Kauai

• Maui

• Honolulu

• Oahu

At what age did James start playing the bassoon?

• 8 years old

• 9 years old

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

Why did James choose to play the bassoon?

• To follow his favorite musician

• To impress his friends

• To prove something to his mother

• To join a band

Who was James' first bassoon teacher?

• John Williams

• Joe Lobeck

• Philip Gobbling

• Andrew Davis

Who is James' favorite composer?

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Vivaldi

Which movements of the Vivaldi bassoon concerto are performed?

• First and second

• First and third

• Second and third

• All three

What instrument does James Perlman play?

• Piano

• Violin

• Bassoon

• Trumpet

Who is a member of the Honolulu Symphony mentioned in the video?

• Philip Gobbling

• James Perlman

• Joe Lobeck

• Andrew Davis