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Three States of Water at NYU

Richard D. Russell — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:13:00 +0000

I was so happy with the performance of Three States of Water during Tuesday night’s New York Composers Circle concert at NYU. In fact, the whole concert was fantastic, and we had a terrific turnout on a somewhat rainy day. Here’s a few pics from the evening.

Introducing the piece

The ensemble

Jonathan Engle

Mary Barto

Aki Kasuga

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Three States of Water on Tuesday

Richard D. Russell — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:09:00 +0000

I’ve had a chance to hear Mary Barto, Aki Kasuga, and Jonathan Engle rehearse my Three States of Water, and let me tell you: They are HOT! I’m very excited about the concert on Tuesday. It will be the first time my music has been heard at New York University. The concert is being presented by the New York Composers Circle, and will start at 8pm in the Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 West Fourth Street. (I’m a big fan of Lerner and Loewe, so I think this is so cool!)¬†

There’s a suggested donation of $15, students free with ID card. Click the flier for more information. See you there!

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Three States of Water at Mannes

Richard D. Russell — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:45:00 +0000

Three States of Water is a difficult, virtuostic piece, and so I was delighted to hear it performed at Mannes College of Music on May 13. Here is Mary Barto, the director of the flute ensemble, introducing the work.

This piece was originally written for three flutes rather than a full ensemble. The original version will be performed next week by Mary Bart, Aki Kasuga, and Jonathan Engle at New York University next Tuesday, May 20. The concert time is 8pm, and the venue is the Frederick Loewe theater at 35 West 4 Street. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, head to the website for the New York Composers Circle.

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Spring 2008 Preview

Richard D. Russell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:09:00 +0000

Spring is in the air, and that means Spring concerts on the way. This half of the season will see the premiere of my first Violin Sonata, and a fresh performance of my Three States of Water (for three flutes) at New York University. As well, I’ll have something new in store for a chamber music concert hosted by the Musica Bella Orchestra in May, just before we head off for summer fun and relaxation.

Stay tuned!

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Three States of Water to premiere

Richard D. Russell — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:42:00 +0000

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 being presented by the Mannes College Extension Division Flute Ensemble, under the direction of Mary Barto. Aki Kasuga will be featured in this performance. The concert is free and open to the public.

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