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Concerts and News Archive
Fast Tides, Slow Tides at NYCC Outreach event
On Friday March 22, the New York Composers Circle presented an “Encores” Outreach Program at the JASA West Side Community Center on the upper west side of Manhattan. Flautist Michael […]
Lecture at Central School in NJ (Feb. 22, 2013)
Once again, my frequent collaborator, Emily Thompson, asked me to lecture to her class of youngsters at the school where she teaches: Central School in East Hanover, NJ. I went […]
NYCC’s February 2013 concert
The New York Composers Circle presented a concert at Saint Peter’s Church at the Citigroup Center on February 19, 2013. Among the pieces performed were two of my compositions, “Amid […]
Sneak Peek at Tuesday night’s program
A program has been published for the Tuesday, February 19 New York Composers Circle concert. The concert starts at 8pm and the venue is Saint Peters Church at Citigroup Center. […]
Premiere of “Cupid’s Bow” — a children’s musical
On February 12, 2013, my musical collaborator Emily Clare Thompson and I premiered a children’s musical, Cupid’s Bow, at the school where she teaches in East Hanover, NJ. The group […]
Sofia Dimitrova to perform Richard Russell songs February 19
Soprano Sofia Dimitrova will perform two Richard Russell compositions, “Amid the Blinding Snow” and “Crossing the Bar.” This will be the New York premiere of the two pieces, which are […]
Review of “Adagio for String Quartet”
“A Night to Remember” — a review of the September 20, 2011 New York Composers Circle concert at Bargemusic — was published in the online magazine SoundWordSight. The review was written by […]
Cupid’s Bow — a special rehearsal
“Cupid’s Bow” is a new, original musical with book and lyrics by Emily Thompson and music by Richard D. Russell. On January 30, a special rehearsal was held by the […]
“Adagio for String Quartet” at Bargemusic, Sep. 20
My Adagio for String Quartet will be performed at Bargemusic on Thursday, Sep. 20 at 8pm. The performers are the superb young string ensemble, PUBLIQuartet — more information about them […]
Children’s Musical “War of the Words” premieres
Emily Clare Thompson and Richard D. Russell premiere the children’s musical “War of the Words” in New Jersey
“To A Muse” premieres
An original musical, “To A Muse,” with book and lyrics by Emily Clare Thompson premieres on February 16, 2012.
“Three Partings” at Mannes
I was very pleased to welcome some new interpreters of my music this past weekend, February 19. Sofia Dimitrova, soprano, and her sister, Stanichka Dimitrova, violin, have performed my music […]
“Three Partings” at Mannes on February 19
Richard D. Russell’s song cycle, “Three Partings,” on texts of Lord Byron, will be performed at Mannes College of Music on February 19, 2012. Mannes is at 150 West 85th […]
Two Rilke Songs in upcoming performances
My Two Rilke Songs will be performed twice in the next few weeks by “Aria Plus Two,” an ensemble led by pianist Stephen Pierce of the University of Northern Colorado. […]
Adagio for String Quartet at NYCC concert
The Adagio for String Quartet receives a fantastic performance as the NYCC kicks of its 10th year.
Adagio for String Quartet on December 20
Richard Russell’s “favorite” piece to be performed this winter.
Lecture at East Hanover (NJ) Central School
Richard Russell presents his lecture on the interdisciplinary aspects of creativity.