Keldermans, Raymond (ca. 1911-1984): Interview and memoir
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
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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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- Keldermans, Raymond (Person)
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3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
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- Keldermans, Raymond (Person)
- Bucari, John (Person)
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Repository Details
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