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2007–2008 Preview

Richard D. Russell — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:01:00 +0000

It’s been quiet on the blog, but behind the scenes there are concert developments for the upcoming year. First and foremost, hold October 16 for a concert at Saint Peters, more details to follow very soon.

Also in the year ahead, there will be a few new theater songs premiered, and I expect some pieces of mine to be played in December, February, March, and June. I have excellent performers lined up, including soprano Sofia Dimitrova, flutists Mary Barto and Jonathan Engle, violinist Stani Dimitrova, pianists Cathy Miller and Tomoko Nakamura. And of course as always, some surprises! Stay tuned!

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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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