Klarinet Archive - Posting 000618.txt from 2001/07

From: Peter Warner <thestudio@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] A CD to Remember
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 07:46:37 -0400

>
>Dear List,
>
>A few weeks ago, one of our members offered to give a copy of his
>performance CD (with piano accompaniment) to anyone who requested it. I
>immediately jumped in and asked for a copy, and (to put it mildly) I was
>not disappointed in what I received. Rather, I was so impressed at what
>I heard that I ran out and purchased some of the music I did not already
>have. Now, I am not a professional musician, and cannot, therefore,
>comment at that level. IMHO, however, this list member deserves to be
>heard by a wide audience -- especially by you, the list members.
>
>The name of this performing artist is Martin Powell, and he lives in
>England. He already has some recognition in several countries in
>Europe, and, again, IMHO I think that he deserves to be heard
>internationally. The 'jewel box' notes contain an impresssive bio of
>Martin and a description of each piece. Here is a rundown of the
>pieces on his CD:
>
> Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
> Andre Messager Solo de Concours
> Francis Poulenc Clarinet Sonata
> Camille Saint-Saens Clarinet Sonata No. 2, Op.
>167
> Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces
> Wilfred Josephs Clarinet Sonata No. 2,
>Op. 149
> Alamiro Giampieri Carnevale di Venezia
> Rimsky-Korsakov The Flight of the Bumblebee
>
>All it takes to receive the CD is to send an email to
><POWELLM397@-----. Include your name and address, and very shortly
>you will have your very own copy. Remember: the CD is free!
>
>Thanks to all the list members.
>
>John O'Neill

Dear Potential Applicants

I aquired Martin Powell's CD a month or so ago and have only been
able to play it once due to going away straight after and returning
to find my amplifier damaged by my young dog minder's interpretation
of moderate volume (I think).

Anyway, that one hearing knocked me out; absolutely terrific
musicianship and technique. Amazingly he lives not ten miles from me
in Kent, England. I know Martin offered the CD free, but I felt it
right to pay for it; an enormous amount of time and expense has gone
into the making of it. The amount of pleasure received is out of all
proportion to the relatively nominal cost, and a contribution does
help offset the substantial cost of his enterprise. And no, he has
not put me up to this!

As John O'Neill said, you won't be disappointed.

Peter Warner

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