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Keldermans, Raymond (ca. 1911-1984): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-K276

Scope and Contents

Keldermans, a native of Belgium and carillonneur for the Thomas Rees Memoiral Carillon in Springfield's Washington Park, discusses his musical education in Europe; a carillon's construction, casting bells, sound quality and maintenance; playing styles and techniques; composing; effects of WWII on the carillons of Europe; history of the instrument; Thomas Rees, Springfield's carillon, and the yearly festival; and master carillonneurs.

1 tape, 38 mins., 25 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1975 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photos, program of the inaugural Carillon Festival at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and brochures about carillons.

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,2653

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Repository Details

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