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NYCC Outreach at Bronx HS of Science

Richard D. Russell — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:43:11 +0000

On Jan 5, 2011 I accompanied violinist Stanichka Dimitrova and pianist Nana Shi to the Bronx High School of Science. As part of the New York Composers Circle outreach program, we presented a mini-recital to two music classes. I played the role of emcee, introducing the pieces and providing some commentary. These fine musicians performed my violin sonata (it was written for Ms. Dimitrova), Stanislawski’s Subito, Debussy’s Sonata in G, and music by the NYCC founder, Jacob E. Goodman.

Stanichka Dimitrova, Nana Shi

Stanichka Dimitrova, Richard D. Russell, Nana Shi

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Stani Dimitrova to perform Sonata for Violin March 5

Richard D. Russell — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Stanichka Dimitrova, violin

On March 5, Stani Dimitrova will perform my Sonata for Violin and Piano at the SUNY Stony Brook Staller Center Recital Hall. This is an afternoon concert, starting at 3pm; admission is free.

Getting to Stony Brook
By Car
From New York City, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound from the Queens Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan or the Throgs Neck Bridge or Whitestone Bridge in Queens to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles.

By Train
Take the Long Island Railroad’s Port Jefferson line from Penn Station in Manhattan to Stony Brook. The LIRR station is at the north end of the campus; bus service to the central campus is provided. Trains to and from Penn generally require transfers at Jamaica or Huntington. Hicksville is also a transfer point on some lines.

Take Nicolls Road north to the second entrance on your left, the Main Entrance. Go straight through the light and hook a quick left into the parking garage — the closest parking to the Staller Center. Coming out of the garage, you will pass the administration building on your left, and the next building ahead of you is the Music Building. Pass under the breezeway and ahead you will see the entrance to the Staller Center lobby.

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Violin Sonata at Symphony Space

Richard D. Russell — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:47:00 +0000

Here are several pics from the¬†¬†Saturday, February 14 performance of my Violin Sonata at Symphony Space. The concert was presented by the New York Composers Circle, and is their custom, I was asked to say a few words before my piece started.

Superlatives are not strong enough to represent the outstanding effort these musicians put into this virtuoso tour de force. The piece was selected to close the evening, and Stanichka Dimitrova and Bethany Porter delivered the goods. Here are several pics (click image for larger view).

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Two Songs of Rilke: Photos

Richard D. Russell — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:32:00 +0000

My new piece, Two Songs of Rilke, premeired today in Brooklyn in a concert presented by the Musica Bella Orchestra. I received some really nice words after the concert, and very likely even some new leads on pieces to write. (Stay tuned!) Many thanks to the wonderful musicians, soprano Sofia Dimitrova, violinist Stanichka Dimitrova, and pianist Tomoko Nakamura.

Here’s some pics from the concert, held at Holy Name Church in Prospect Park. (Click for larger size.)

Discussing the piece before the performance.

The three superb musicians.

A pretty nice size crowd for a sunny Sunday!

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One Rilke Song in NYCC Reading

Richard D. Russell — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:20:00 +0000

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 poem, Ich bin, du Angstlicher. The superb performers were soprano Sofia Dimitrova and violinist Stanichka Dimitrova. (Yes, they are sisters.) In this pic, Victor Frost is obscured but is indeed playing the piano. (Click image for larger size.)

After this reading, I began a companion Rilke song, Klage. Look for a June 2007 premiere of the completed song cycle.

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