Klarinet Archive - Posting 000173.txt from 2007/02

From: Joseph Wakeling <joseph.wakeling@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reginald Kell
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:47:19 -0500

Tony Pay wrote:
> On 2/21/07, Ted <tedcasher@-----.net> wrote:
>
>> Off topic---I just got the boxed set of the complete recorded works of
>> Reginald Kell. I studied with him in the Fifties---an unforgettable
>> experience! What a wonderful set of CDs!
>
> Although Kell was my boyhood hero, introducing me to the Mozart
> concerto via his 78rpm recording, I never heard many of these until
> recently. I thought I would write a considered review at some point,
> because they're worthy of detailed comment, and are easily available
> at not so great expense. Perhaps others would like to invest in them
> in the meanwhile, and consider their own reactions, blow by blow.
>
> I was particularly amazed to hear the Stravinsky....

Gosh, thanks ever so much for reminding me about these. I found out
about them after hearing the recording of the Saint-Saëns sonata on BBC
Radio 3. It was the first (and only) time I'd heard Kell's playing and
I thought it an absolutely remarkable performance. I can imagine that
his approach wouldn't suit every piece but the life and humour in this
particular performance had me absolutely dazzled.

The CD set has been sitting on my Amazon wish-list for ages and I really
should get round to buying it.

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