NeverSummer in Reading, April 27, 2006

Richard Russell's piece, NeverSummer, was chosen for an informal reading under the auspices of the New York Composers Circle, April 27, 2006. This piece was written for trombonist Haim Avitsur, who was the guest artist of the evening. Alaria Chamber Music Ensemble musicians Nancy Garniez, piano, and Yuri Vodovoz, violin, rounded out the trio.

Announcing Design for Lightning Music

Richard Russell, a self-published composer, has registered his music publishing concern Design for Lightning Music with ASCAP.

Spirals Premieres

Spirals was premiered to great acclaim in a concert presented by the New York Composers Circle at St. Peter's in New York's historic Chelsea district, March 7, 2006. Guest cellist was Peter Prosser.

Concert Moderator, December 11, 2005

Aurora Bourealis, a contemporary music duo consisting of Tiffany DuMouchelle, soprano, and Stephen Solook, percussion, presented a concert at Mannes College of Music on December 14, 2005. At intermission, Richard Russell moderated a panel discussion of composers David Tcimpidis, Jorge Sosa, and David Loeb.

Conversations (Faces) Performed at Mannes

Conversations (Faces) was performed December 4, 2005 at Mannes College of Music's Concert Hall. Julia Dusman was the pianist, Ana Milosavjlevic played violin, and Nick Dinnerstein on cello rounded out the trio.

Conversations (Faces) Premieres

On February 10. 2005, Richard Russell's piano trio Conversations (Faces) was performed by the Alaria Chamber Music Ensemble at CAMI Hall in New York. Andre Emelianoff was the guest cellist, joining regulars Nancy Garniez, piano, and Yuri Vodovoz, violin. This piece was written in response to the events of September 11, 2001.

Reverie at Mannes, February 2005

Reverie for Flute and Piano, a piece written while still a college composition student, was performed at Mannes College of Music's Concert Hall in February 2005. Troy Etter was the flute soloist, and Colette Valentine was the pianist. This piece was selected for performance in a concert of music by Mannes faculty and alumni.