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Two Rilke Songs in upcoming performances

Richard D. Russell — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Rainer Maria Rilke

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.

The first performance is Monday evening, January 30 at 8pm at the University of Mt. Union’s Presser Recital Hall. This school is in Alliance, Ohio.

The second performance is at the Milne Auditorium at the University of Northern Colorado at 8pm, February 24.

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Rilke Songs at Mannes

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:14:00 +0000

A great concert yesterday at Mannes College of Music, with compositions by Wayne Alpern, Chris Park, David Ames, Wendy Griffiths, Faye Ellen Silverman, and Ryan Tracy. The highlight for me was (of course!) my Two Rilke Songs, performed by Sofia Dimitrova, Stani Dimitrova, and Tomoko Nakayama. Here’s a pic, click for larger size.

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Two Rilke Songs at Mannes College on Feb 17

Richard D. Russell — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:46:00 +0000

Sofia Dimitrova and Stani Dimitrova will be performing my Two Songs of Rilke on Sunday, February 17 at 1:30 pm. They will be joined by pianist Tomoko Nakayama, who premiered the piece with these two last summer. Also on the program are pieces by other Mannes College faculty and alumni. Every year this is a varied and interesting concert, so there’s something for everyone! I hope to see you there. This is a free concert with no tickets or reservations necessary. Mannes is at 150 West 85th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam, and the Concert Hall is on the second floor.

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Two Rilke Songs at Baruch College

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:02:00 +0000

The New York Composers Circle presented its first concert of the 2007-08 season on December 13, 2007, at Baruch College’s gorgeous Engelman Recital Hall. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to present my Two Rilke Songs. I wrote this piece for the two sisters who presented it, Sofia Dimitrova and Stani Dimitrova, with Catherine Miller accompanying on piano. This piece was a last minute addition to the concert, so bravi to the fine musicians who were able to bring this together at the last minute!

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Two Rilke Songs on Dec 13

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:22:00 +0000

Quite unexpectedly, an opening has presented itself in the first New York Composers Circle concert of the 2007-08 concert season, and my Two Rilke Songs will be presented again.

The venue is the gorgeous Engleman Recital Hall at Baruch College, 55 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street. The concert is this Thursday, December 13, and starts at 8pm. There is a suggested donation of $15.

Soprano Sofia Dimitrova and violinist Stani Dimitrova are the superb sisters who interpret this piece, joined by Catherine Miller on piano.

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Two Rilke Songs

Richard D. Russell — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:35:00 +0000

What a fantastic, successful concert last night at Saint Peter’s! Sofia Dimitrova selected a program that represents a terrific snapshot of contemporary vocal music. (If I may say so given that one of my pieces was scheduled!) Marilyn Bliss, David Tcimpidis, Paul Moravec, Kevin McCarter, and Raphael Fusco are all terrific writers for the voice. I hope Sofia will repeat this exact concert again; anyone interested in vocal music of today should hear such repertoire sung so perfectly.

Lots of thanks to Sofia and her ideal accompanist, Catherine Miller. And the evening would not have been complete without the superb contribution of Stani Dimitrova on violin, who added another color on the night to my Rilke songs.

Here are a few more pics; click for larger size.

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Two Rilke Songs at Saint Peter’s

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:52:00 +0000

I’m very excited about this concert, Invisible Landscapes, by soprano Sofia Dimitrova. It will be held October 16, 2007. The venue is the beautiful Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, in the Citigroup Center.

What I’m so excited about is the quality of the performers and composers on the concert. Sofia will be joined by her sister, violinist Stani Dimitrova, and pianist Cathy Miller in performing my piece, Two Rilke Songs. Other composers include David Tcimpidis, Raphael Fusco, and Kevin McCarter.

I’d also like to single out two composers rounding out the bill: Marilyn Bliss, who is a past president of New York Women Composers and a Charles Ives Prize winner. Sofia will also sing a song cycle by 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec. It’s pretty cool to be on the same concert with such a distinguished group of musicians! (As of this writing, all the composers plan to be present at the concert.)

I hope to see you at what will prove to be a terrific show. And best of all: There’s no admission charge!

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Two Songs of Rilke to Premiere June 24

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:13:00 +0000

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.) Many thanks to soprano Sofia Dimitrova and her sister, Stanichka, for their help in getting this piece written.

By the way, this will be a Brooklyn premiere for me; to my knowledge, I have not had my music performed in Brooklyn. Hope to see you there!

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Another Premiere

Richard D. Russell — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:25:00 +0000

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, I am still finishing the final draft of one of the two songs as this is being posted, so this will be a very fresh piece of music! Many thanks to soprano Sofia Dimitrova and her sister, Stanichka, for their help in getting this piece written.

By the way, this will be a Brooklyn premiere for me; to my knowledge, I have not had my music performed in Brooklyn. Hope to see you there!

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