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CRISPIAN  STEELE-PERKINS


Would you like to add your web address /email at this point?

No thankyou.

Was your family background musical?

We thought not, but recently I discovered that in 1893 my mother's uncle [the Hon. Charles de Courcey, heir to the Earldom of Kinsale in Ireland] gained a scolarship [aged 31]to the Royal College of Music , London on the TRUMPET. None of my family knew this !

What made you decide to play trumpet?

My elder brother played in a trad Jazz band at school. In the holidays I borrowed it off him so much my parents bought me one.

At what age did you start?

10 /11 ?

On leaving your education, have you always been a full time musician?

Yes.

Describe your early experiences of semi / pro work please.

As a student I toured with ballet and opera companies. A good way tp learn the business.

Who were your teachers?

Bernard Brown & Ernest Hall.

What Orchestral experience have you had?

Sadlers Wells Opera [1966-73] English Chamber [1974-76] Royal Philharmonic [1976-80]

What session (Jingles / TV) experience have you had?

1975-1990 Hundreds including "Aniques Roadshow", "Highway" [with Harry Secombe]"Dr. Who" "Miss Marple" etc.......

What small group / ensemble experience have you had?

London Gabrieli Brass Ensemle, Philip Jones BE, London Brass Virtuosi, Locke Brass, Baroque Brass of London, The Nash Ensemble, The Fires of London, The Kings Consort, The Kings Trumpeters, The Parley of Instruments, The Handel Players.

Other playing experiences?

15 years in film studios [1980-1995] Early music groups - The English Baroque Soloists. Academy of Ancient Music, English Consort, Amsterdam Baroque, London Baroque, Tafelmusic[Toronto] , Handel and Haydn Society [Boston, USA] Soloist since c1990

Have you a solo recording available?

Yes, please check my Website: www.CrispianSteele-Perkins.com also Hyperion Catalogue [6 or 7 CDs] and Sony Catalogue [with Tafelmusic] NB ignore Amazon, a lot of phoney stuff comes up!

Any funny / interesting on the road type stories?

Many. Read my book and await my biography - if any publisher dares risk it !!!
Any news on new projects?

Yes, audio-visual. Watch my website.

Any funny / interesting stories about other famous trumpet players?

Yes, read my book.

Favourite four albums?

a]Ted Heath and his Music.
b] Chicago
c] Great Baroque Arias [The Kings Consort]
d]The English Trumpet [me-sorry!]


Favourite two movies?

a] The Lady Vanishes
b] A Bridge Too Far


Favourite three foods?

a] Lobster [must be fresh]
b]Scones and Clotted Cream
c] Roast Leg of Lamb.


Non-musical hobbies / points of interest you enjoy?

Tennis, Sailing, Dogs, Skiing.

Do you take days off from playing? (How does it affect you?)

Time off occurs naturally; I fit it round my schedule.

Any chop problems / solutions you've personally had you can share?
I have had and the solutions are .....[you've guessed it] in my book WHICH IS:
"Trumpet" Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides [Kahn & Averill, London]

Three Trumpet tips you wish to share with the readers.

As above.

End of interview sentiment.

No problem.

Thank you very much indeed for sharing your thoughts with the
' Trumpet Web Community '05 August 2002.


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