Klarinet Archive - Posting 000357.txt from 2002/01

From: "Tony Wakefield" <tony-wakefield@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] C.D. of Cardon concerto
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:29:09 -0500

Thank you very much David. I would like to look into the Robert Spring
recording if that`s not being too rude to you. But I can`t e-mail you
privately `cos I don`t have your address - but you have mine.
Best Wishes,
Tony,

> Glad to provide some information.
>
> Roland Cardon (15 Apr. 1929 Ronse - 18 Aug. 2001 Ronse, Belgium). He
studied
> flute and conducting in Gent and Luik (Belgium). He joined the Ardense
Jagers
> (military band) as a flautist in 1955 and soon started conducting various
> military bands. From 1982-1994, he was director of the Conservatorium in
> Ostend.
>
> The concerto was written for Robert Spring and the first performance was
with
> Bob and the Band of the Belgien Guides (military band) at the clarinet
> festival in Ostend, Belgium in July 1999. This concert was recorded live
and I
> have this on CD. I don't know if it is still possible to get a copy from
Guido
> Six. If you want his e-mail, mail me privately.
>
> The concerto is in three movements: Andante/Allegro, Andante and Vivace
> Giocoso. It is virtuoso but lyrical (for instance, the first solo entry is
> marked "dolce espressivo") The melodies are rich and the last movement is
> influenced by jazz. The difficulty is comparable to, say the Weber
concertos.
>
> The concert on Saturday will be recorded. If you want to buy a CD, it will
> surely be possible but don't be disappointed by the level. It's only an
> amature band. I hope to render the solo part creditably. We'll see...
>
> David

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