Klarinet Archive - Posting 000451.txt from 1998/08

From: "F. Sheim" <fsheim@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Another Jeanjean?
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 19:31:51 -0400

Sorry to resend this- I have another question about the Kosei CD. It seems
the wind band is VERY loud, but if I adjust my volume accordingly, I can
BARELY hear the solo clarinet. Is that simply an indication of a bad
mixing job? This was NOT a cheap CD! ($21.95+5.00 shipping). Its WAS
imported from Japan, but it still seems like a rip off.

Fred (fsheim@-----.com)

I just bought a CD (Kosei KOCD 4000) containing the Jeanjean
"Guisganderie." I had hoped to hear this work at Clarinetfest, but the
gentleman who was to perform it was not there and the program was changed.
I had never heard of this work, and was rather pleased to find it on a CD.
I was then shocked to find out that this is NOT the famous PAUL Jeanjean
who wrote our beautiful sonata, but another PAIR of Jeanjean's!! (Faustin
and Mourice). Does anyone know anything about them? Also, the work is
more of a 1920's-1930's novelty number (kinda like Confrey's "Dizzy
Fingers") rather than a serious classical effort. It sounds like a finger
twister and is VERY pleasant to listen to and I bet fun to play. I have
the music on order.
On another note, I may have missed the boat, but I am still waiting to
order my Conference tapes. Should I give up? None of the conference
administrators are responding to my e-mails.

Fred (fsheim@-----.com)

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