![I was very fortunate to have the opportunity for my Three Songs of Carl Sandburg to be performed again, sung again by soprano Sofia Dimitrova. The concert was presented at […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/RichAtPodium-195x110.jpg "June 5, 2007 <span class=\"caps\">NYCC</span> Concert")
![There’s an old saying that good luck is when opportunity meets preparation. It SO MUCH pays to be plugged in and always ready. Quite unexpectedly, an opportunity has come up […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/June5Flier-195x110.png "Three Songs of Carl Sandburg")
![Here is a flier advertising the next concert which will have my music on it — the World Premiere of Two Rilke Songs. (Click image for larger detail.) In fact, […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MBJune1-195x110.jpg "Another Premiere")
![Here’s a pic of Mary Barto, director of the Mannes College Extension Flute Ensemble, introducing my Three States of Water last night, May 15, 2007. Several flutists shared responsibilities on […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Three States of Water Premiere")
![Under the auspices of the New York Composers Circle, a late draft of my new piece was given a reading last night. This art song is based on the Rilke […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/DimitrovasWeb-195x110.jpg "One Rilke Song in <span class=\"caps\">NYCC</span> Reading")
![The New York Composers Circle presented an informal reading of works by NYCC composers on March 29, 2007. A piece I wrote, “Amelia Asleep” (from my forthcoming Three Dog Suite) […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/StellaTrioAmeliaAsleep-195x110.jpg "Stella Trio plays Amelia Asleep")
![I was very happy with the excellent performance of Three Elegies as performed by Aurora Borealis, the new music duo comprised of Stephen Solook on percussion and the charming soprano, […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Profile2-e1294715854817-195x110.jpg "Aurora Borealis performs Three Elegies, March 25, 2007")
![Here is a sign announcing the next performance of Three Elegies, Sunday March 25 at 7:30pm. Goldmark Hall is at Mannes College of Music, 150 West 85th Street in New […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/AuroraBorealis-195x110.jpg "Three Elegies: Next Performance")
![Three Elegies received its second performance on March 9, 2007 at the Thalia at Symphony Space in New York City, in a concert presented by the New York Composers Circle. […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1000227-filtered-195x110.png "Three Elegies at Symphony Space")
![Spirals was performed at Mannes College of Music’s Concert Hall on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 1:30pm. The performers were The Stella Trio, Jannina Barefield, violin, Monica Chung, piano, and […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/StellaTrio-195x110.jpg "Spirals performed by Stella Trio, Feb 18, 2007")
![Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Richard Russell contributes a new original song, I Am Greener Than Grass, to “Love Stories”, a theatrical work presented by the Ollom Dance Company. […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/JohnOllom-e1294715678735.jpg "I Am Greener Than Grass, February 11, 2007")
![My new piece, “Three Elegies” for soprano and percussion will be premiered at Mannes College of Music on Wednesday, December 6 at 8pm. Performing will be the duo, Aurora Borealis, […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/Aurora-195x110.jpg "<span class=\"dquo\">“</span>Three Elegies” Premieres")
![Soprano Sofia Dimitrova performed a solo recital on July 10, 2006 to a full house in Bulgaria, including Richard Russell’s Three Songs of Carl Sandburg. Also on the recital were […]](http://rdrussell.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/SofiaBG-195x110.png "Three Songs of Carl Sandburg in Bulgaria")
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Concerts and News Archive
June 5, 2007 NYCC Concert
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity for my Three Songs of Carl Sandburg to be performed again, sung again by soprano Sofia Dimitrova. The concert was presented at […]
Three Songs of Carl Sandburg
There’s an old saying that good luck is when opportunity meets preparation. It SO MUCH pays to be plugged in and always ready. Quite unexpectedly, an opportunity has come up […]
Another Premiere
Here is a flier advertising the next concert which will have my music on it — the World Premiere of Two Rilke Songs. (Click image for larger detail.) In fact, […]
Three States of Water Premiere
Here’s a pic of Mary Barto, director of the Mannes College Extension Flute Ensemble, introducing my Three States of Water last night, May 15, 2007. Several flutists shared responsibilities on […]
Three States of Water Premiere
Here’s a pic of Mary Barto, director of the Mannes College Extension Flute Ensemble, introducing my Three States of Water last night. Several flutists shared responsibilities on this piece, including […]
Three States of Water to premiere
Three States of Water, a piece for three flutes, will be premiered at Mannes College of Music, 150 West 85th Street, on Tuesday, May 15 at 8pm. The concert is […]
One Rilke Song in NYCC Reading
Under the auspices of the New York Composers Circle, a late draft of my new piece was given a reading last night. This art song is based on the Rilke […]
Stella Trio plays Amelia Asleep
The New York Composers Circle presented an informal reading of works by NYCC composers on March 29, 2007. A piece I wrote, “Amelia Asleep” (from my forthcoming Three Dog Suite) […]
Aurora Borealis performs Three Elegies, March 25, 2007
I was very happy with the excellent performance of Three Elegies as performed by Aurora Borealis, the new music duo comprised of Stephen Solook on percussion and the charming soprano, […]
Three Elegies: Next Performance
Here is a sign announcing the next performance of Three Elegies, Sunday March 25 at 7:30pm. Goldmark Hall is at Mannes College of Music, 150 West 85th Street in New […]
Three Elegies at Symphony Space
Three Elegies received its second performance on March 9, 2007 at the Thalia at Symphony Space in New York City, in a concert presented by the New York Composers Circle. […]
Three Elegies to be Performed
Reminder: Today, March 9, 2007, my Three Elegies for soprano and percussion will be performed at the Thalia at Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street. Concert time is 7:30pm. Tiffany […]
Spirals performed by Stella Trio, Feb 18, 2007
Spirals was performed at Mannes College of Music’s Concert Hall on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 1:30pm. The performers were The Stella Trio, Jannina Barefield, violin, Monica Chung, piano, and […]
Performances of Richard Russell’s Music
For those of you in New York City, my piano trio, Spirals, will be performed this Sunday, Feburary 18, 20076 at 1:30pm. The venue is Mannes College of Music, 150 […]
I Am Greener Than Grass, February 11, 2007
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Richard Russell contributes a new original song, I Am Greener Than Grass, to “Love Stories”, a theatrical work presented by the Ollom Dance Company. […]
Three Elegies Premieres, December 6, 2006
The contemporary music ensemble, Aurora Borealis, comprised of soprano Tiffany DuMouchelle and percussionist Stephen Solook, presented a concert on December 6, 2006 at Mannes College of Music in New York. […]
“Three Elegies” Premieres
My new piece, “Three Elegies” for soprano and percussion will be premiered at Mannes College of Music on Wednesday, December 6 at 8pm. Performing will be the duo, Aurora Borealis, […]
Three Songs of Carl Sandburg in Bulgaria
Soprano Sofia Dimitrova performed a solo recital on July 10, 2006 to a full house in Bulgaria, including Richard Russell’s Three Songs of Carl Sandburg. Also on the recital were […]