- Jacques Lancelot
Jacques Lancelot born in
Rouen France in 1920He studied at the conservatory of
Caen withFernand Blachet , and at theParis conservatory withAuguste Périer etFernand Oubradous were he graduated in 1939, and is considered an exponent of the traditionalFrench Clarinet School with a clear and transparent sound.He was professor of clarinet at the conservatory of Caen for many years, as well as at the
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon and at the "l'Académie Internationale de Nice ". Frequently asked as juror in theGeneva competition and theParis conservatory .He was a solo performer at the famous
Concerts Lamoureux and theGarde Républicaine ,as well as a member of the famous "Quintette á vent Français", with:*
Jean-Pierre Rampal , flute
*Pierre Pierlot , oboe
*Gilbert Coursier , horn
*Paul Hongne , bassoon.He created the famously difficult clarinet concerto by
Jean Françaix of which, in 1976, in his book "Clarinet" [Brymer, Jack; Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides: Clarinet; MacDonald and Jane's, London 1976; ISBN 0356084150] ,Jack Brymer wrote:"A work for the future, possibly, when the instrument has developed further or the human hand has changed. At present, its roulades in the key of B major are beyond almost any player; but the work is a worthwhile challenge, and the
A-clarinet would probably provide the answer."Additionally, he created works by
Jean Rivier ,Roger Calmel ,Bernard Beugnot and others.A clarinet competition was named after him: "Jacques Lancelot Competition".
He has a considerable discography on Erato and
King Records Honours
He honorary member of the international clarinet association [ [http://www.clarinet.org/about/history.asp International Clarinet Association - History ] ] .
Bibliography
Michel Arrignon ,Claude Crousier , Jacques Lancelot; 10 ans avec la clarinette; Published 1991, "Institut de pédagogie musicale et chorégraphique"; ISBN 2906460206References
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