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David
Childs has recently undergone surgery to repair a complex abdominal
hernia which will rule him out of playing the euphonium for at least
a couple of months.
David had been nursing the hernia for over a year, but in December the
pain became too intolerable for David to continue so he was forced to
undergo surgery on January 2nd in London's University College Hospital.
David commented, "It's been a real frustrating time for me. Playing is
my life, but due to the hernia I've been unable to practice as much as
I'd like and haven't felt 100% for a long time. I'm of course
dissappointed not to be able to play for a while and very sorry that I
won't be able to fulfil my committments in the first part of t 2008. I
hope I'll be able to come back fitter, stronger and better very soon."
David was due to perform Carl Rutti's euphonium concerto
Metamorphosis
with
Cory at the RNCM Festival of Brass later this month, this has now been
cancelled.
Following the RNCM Festival, Cory's next big event will be their
regional championships in March. Austin Davies Cory Chairman commented,
"Our thoughts are with David and we wish him a speedy recovery. He will
be given every opportunity to return to Cory whenever he feels ready,
but provisions are in place for the possibility he will be unable to
play with the band at the Regionals."
During 2007 David played at every major event with Cory; he made
prestigious solo appearances including performances with the BBC Concert
Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Wales; he toured extensively
with concerts in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Ireland, America,
Australia and Japan; he also featured on a number of commercial
recordings including his latest solo album Celtic Charm.
David's father and conductor of Cory commented, "Those close to David
have known he's been suffering for sometime , but he's passionate about
playing and refused to undergo surgery until absolutely necessary. I've
been with David in hospital for the past week and he's making a good
recovery. He can't wait to start playing again, but a return to good
health is the priority."
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