Albert Ketelby

[pianowelsh]

Has anyone here reviewed this composers works for solo piano.. Many that I have found have been transcriptions of his orchestral works (done by himself). Any discussion regarding this gentlemans compositions would be welcomed.

[thalbergmad]

Diggin up a few rare ones pianowelsh.

I think that the only piece i have ever heard was "In a Monastery Garden"

I do like the way he often gave a composers synopsis at the top of his scores. For the piece entitled "The Clock and the Dresden Figures", he tells us "Two Dresden China figures standing on each side of a clock come to life and dance to the ticking of the clock. After a while, the clock goes wrong, the spring breaks and the figures go back to their former positions". I find that rather charming.

Good billiards player.

Not much i can say really.

Thal

[pianowelsh]

Thanks Thal. Yes I appreciate the little narratives he often gives. His work is often very pictoral in style. Its popular in taste and not so immensely diificult to master.. I cant believe noone else has responded!!! :-(

[thalbergmad]

I cant believe noone else has responded!!! :-(

I often think of starting a thread on a forgotten composer, but feel there would be little interest.

Pixis anyone??

Thal

[pianowelsh]

Yes quite depressing really when you seem how many thousand people supposedly watch the boards!