World Premiere of IN MEMORIAM for orchestra

On Sunday, May 26th at 5pm Russo's In Memoriam for Orchestra will be given its first performance by Orchestra New England on New Haven's Memorial Day Concert.  The performance will take place at Southern Connecticut State University's Lyman Auditorium -- at 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515 -- James Sinclair conducting.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Russo will be playing bass in the orchestra for this performance.

Movement from New String Trio World Performance on May 9th

On Thursday, May 9, 2019 a the third movement of Russo's new String Trio (in 3 movements) will be performed 9am at the Reed Intermediate School in Newtown, CT.   The Ridgefield Symphony performers will be:  Violin: Emanouil Manolov, Viola: Sue Corey-Sahlin, Cello: Gunnar Sahlin.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files of each of the String Trio's three movements  you may do so via the link in the March 14th post below.

Russo's Distant Light Septet Performed Again at Vanderbilt Planetarium

Russo's Distant Light septet (for flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet) received another very successful performance at the Vanderbilt Planetarium in Centerport NY at 6pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Russo attended this repeat performance (see the September 19, 2018 post to read more about the concert venue) by Canta Libre chamber ensemble. 

String Trio Completed

Russo recently completed his first String Trio -- violin, viola, cello -- a three movement tonal work running about 16 minutes.  He was asked to compose this piece by friends in the Ridgefield Symphony (CT).  If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo · String Trio

Residency at University of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Russo will be in residency at the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma) between Monday, March 25th and Thursday, March 28th 2019.  In addition to teaching both double bass and composition master classes, Russo's Distant Light Septet (flute, clarinet, harp, string quartet) and his ballet music New England Portrait will be performed by university music students on Wednesday evening, March 27th.

UPDATE: On Wednesday evening March 27, 2019 music students at the University of Tulsa excellently performed Russo's Distant Light septet and his New England Portrait.  For the first time his New England Portrait was set to dance by TU dance professor and choreographer Jessica Vokoun --  the music ensembles were conducted by harp professor and conductor Lorelei Barton.   Russo attended this very successful concert of his music. During the March 25th week of his residency at the University of Tulsa Russo spent time with various TU faculty members and lectured in various  composition classes - in addition, Russo taught a double bass master class.

Russo Third Symphony World Premiere!

Russo's Third Symphony will be be given its world premiere performance by Orchestra New England at their 7:30pm concert on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Battell Chapel in New Haven, Connecticut.  This concert will celebrate the 45th birthday of Orchestra New England.  (Russo will be playing bass on this concert). If you would like to listen to this symphony you may do so below. The symphony is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion (one player) and strings.   It runs about 39 minutes. UPDATE: Russo's "Remembrance" music (dedicated to Anne Mauro) and his Third Symphony were given superb premiere performances by Orchestra New England on the evening of March 9, 2019.  Both the performing musicians and the audience enjoyed this new music -- the Orchestra New England received a standing ovation after its first performance of Russo's Third Symphony.  - - -

Joseph M Russo · Third Symphony

Russo's "Distant Light" Septet to be performed on Saturday, September 22

Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble in Multi-Media Concert This Saturday, September 22 at Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium in Centerport, New York

Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will be in concert, performing A Heavenly Flight of the Autumn Sky, music for flute, clarinet, harp and strings this Saturday, September 22 at 6:00 PM, in a multi-media event at the Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport, NY. Experience this acclaimed group of musicians performing contemporary American works as the planetarium gets utilized to its fullest potential. The dome will be filled with images of the stars, nebulae, galaxies and much more! The ensemble will feature music evoking all seasons of the year, highlighting Autumn specifically. The Fall night sky will be laid out in 360 degrees above the audience and the autumnal constellations will be brought into view. Repertoire for this special concert celebrating the Fall equinox will be new American works for seven players, including the World Premiere of Joel Lambdin’s Abstract No. 1 (composed to commemorate this special event), Joseph Russo’s Distant Light and Gary Schocker’s Cherry Blossoms, along with contemporary Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich’s Angels in Flight and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro. Performers will be Canta Libre members Sally Shorrock, flute, Karen Lindquist, harp, Bradley Bosenbeck, violin, Veronica Salas, viola and Bernard Tamosaitis, cello, with special guests Janey Choi, violin and Alec Manasse, clarinet. Tickets for this concert are $20 on-line; $25 at the door; and $15 for children 15 and younger, available at https://47321.blackbaudhosting.com/47321/Canta-Libre-Concert. For more information and directions, call 631-854-5579 or visit https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/event/cantra-libre-chamber-ensemble-to-perform-in-planetarium/.

About the Planetarium The 147-seat Planetarium’s 60-foot dome and advanced Konica Minolta projection system with full-dome video and surround-sound creates an exciting, immersive audience experience. Get directions to the Planetarium at https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/contact/

About Canta Libre Canta Libre was founded in 2002 by flutist Sally Shorrock to foster the performance and enjoyment of musical literature specifically written for flute, harp and strings. They have been acclaimed by audiences throughout the Northeast, with regular performances in Connecticut, Westchester and Long Island. They were featured at The American Harp Society 50th Anniversary National Conference, and have appeared at Lincoln Center, on WNYC at The Green Space, The Music Festival of the Hamptons, Barge Music, Concerts at One at Trinity Church in Manhattan, WLIW TV, National Public Radio of Long Island, and The Brooklyn Public Library. Trained at the finest conservatories, many of the members have performed and toured internationally with appearances at major festivals, including Aspen, Spoleto and Tanglewood. Their critically-acclaimed CD of music by Jean Francaix, Joseph Guy Ropartz, Jean Yves Daniel-Lesur and Maurice Ravel is available on the 4Tay label. Much more about them at http://www.cantalibre.org. For inquiries about Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble, please contact Jeffrey James Arts Consulting at 516-586-3433 or jamesarts@att.net.

In Memoriam for Orchestra Completed

Russo finished work on his IN MEMORIAM for Orchestra.  This 6:30 minute tonal work is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 French horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists (timpani, tubular bell, triangle, bass drum, snare drum, tam-tam) and strings.  In this music he expresses the grief and sadness associated with death.  If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo · In Memoriam For Orchestra

New Orchestra Piece -- Remembrance -- Completed

After the moving premiere performance of Russo's "Forever Young" Overture at a New Haven (CT) Memorial Day concert (with Orchestra New England) 2018, Russo decided to compose another piece for our veterans: "Remembrance" - the piece expresses the various emotions associated with our memories of those no longer here....upsetness (that they are no longer here), the warmth of our memories, the joy of our memories and finally the happiness of our memories.  The piece is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 French horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists (timpani, tubular bell, tam-tam, bass drum, snare drum, triangle) and strings.  This one movement tonal piece runs a little over 6 minutes.

If you would like to listen to the premiere of this music you may do so below..

Joseph M Russo · Remembrance for Orchestra

Flute Orchestra Music Completed

Russo was commissioned by flutist Helene Rosenblatt to compose a signature piece for the newly form Connecticut Flute Orchestra -- this two movement work is dedicated to this fine ensemble.  This flute orchestra music was completed in June 2018.  It consists of two tonal movements: one depicting the Connecticut State tree (Mountain-laurel) and one depicting the Connecticut State bird (American Robin).

The world premiere of this music will happen on Sunday,  September 16, 2018 at 2 PM at Crowell Concert Hall, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT .  Directions to the concert location are here:   http://www.wesleyan.edu/cfa/visit/crowellconcerthall-directions.html .  This concert is free and open to the public.

If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files of each movement you may do so below.

Hope to see you at the concert on September 16, 2018!

Joseph M Russo · Mountain laurel & American Robin for Flute Orchestra

New work for Strings - "Together"

At the 2017 Elm City Chamber Festival music director Sascha Mandl suggested that Russo compose a work for strings based on religious songs.   Russo did so in October 2017 - the songs referenced in this 7 minute piece are Jewish, Islamic, Christian and India Hindu -- and near the end of the piece the composer superimposes all four songs together -- they are all played together at the same time -- thus, the title of this new string work: Together.    The music will be given its first performance during the 2018 Elm City Chamber Festival (Cheshire, CT)....here are the details:   

Saturday, July 14 at 9:30am and 2:00pm
Student Final Performance Gala
Cheshire Academy
10 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410

The concert is free and open to the public.

If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo · Together for Strings

Successful Premiere of "Forever Young"

Russo's "Forever Young" received its first performance at New Haven's Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 27, 2018 by Orchestra New England under the direction of conductor James Sinclair.  The performance took place at Lyman Auditorium on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. The performance was enthusiastically received by the audience, giving Russo and the orchestra a standing ovation.  The composer said "The audience's response to my 'Forever Young" overture was overwhelming to me.....it was especially moving since there were so many veterans and veterans' families in the audience.  My dear friends in the orchestra performed my music beautifully -- I was greatly moved by their wonderful performance of my heartfelt music".   

"Forever Young" Overture to be given its World Premiere

On Sunday, May 27th at 5pm Russo's "Forever Young" Overture will be given its first performance by Orchestra New England, James Sinclair conductor at Lyman Auditorium on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University - 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.   This music is on the program of this Memorial Day Concert which the City of New Haven sponsors each year.   The concert is free and open to the public.

Below is some information regarding the music:

Descriptive information about “Forever Young” Overture from the composer:

"In June 2017 I watched a documentary about the June 6, 1944 D-Day landing at Normandy.   In the course of the documentary, while they scanned the many white crosses of the Normandy cemetery, a general said “We consider the many young soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day as ‘Forever Young’”   That heartfelt comment inspired the composing of my Forever Young Overture during the summer of 2017 – in the music I try to express the strength and courage those young soldiers had and their sacrifice for freedom on that fateful day.    The fact that my father, George Russo, landed in Normandy later that June added to the personal nature of the music."

Friendship Concert Huge Success

At 3:30pm on Sunday April 29th at the Wilton (CT) Library Russo's "Friendship Concert" was performed to an audience of about 150 people.   The performers played Russo's music superbly and a great time was had by all.   The specific information (i.e. performers, program) can be read in a previous post below.   

Special Concert of Russo music -- April 29th

Here is the information about this concert:

Weston composer Joseph Russo will present a concert of some of his woodwind music at the Wilton Library on April 29^th at 3:30pm – the concert will be called “Friendship Concert”

Here is the information about this concert:

When:  3:30pm on Sunday, April 29

Where:  Wilton (CT) Library – address:  137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT  06897

Performers:

Jennifer Berman – flute

Celinda Anne Levno – flute

Janet Rosen – oboe/English horn

Jim Forgey – clarinet

Bob Hoyle – French horn

Sue Zoeller-Cross – bassoon

Bill Braun – piano

Elizabeth Waln – piano

Cost: free

About:

The name of the concert is “Friendship Concert” – since I often compose music for friends and also because each performer is one of my good friends….most for many, many years.

If you would like to attend this concert you need to register with the Wilton Library to do so – the hall holds 150 people – so, by registering, the library will assign you a place in the hall.

Here is the link to register:  http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/connecticuts-own-concert-friendship-concert-%E2%80%93-music-joseph-m-russo

…..if you would like to attend this concert it is important to register….seating is limited for this performance….

Program:

Festivo Trio - three movements – oboe/English horn, Clarinet, Bassoon

Oboe/English Horn:  Janet Rosen

Clarinet:  Jim Forgey

Bassoon:  Sue Zoellner-Cross

Romanze & Joyful - two movements - solo flute

Flute: Celinda Anne Levno

Friendship Trio - three movements -- flute, clarinet, piano

Flute: Jennifer Berman

Clarinet: Jim Forgey

Piano: Bill Braun

Golden Flute for solo flute

Flute: Celinda Anne Levno 

“Mountain” and “River” – two movements - French horn and Piano

French horn:  Bob Hoyle

Piano: Bill Braun

Christmas Joy – “Birth” & “Joy” two movements - flute & piano

Flute: Celinda Anne Levno

Piano: Elizabeth Waln

Woodwind Quintet - three movements

Harmonia V Woodwind Quintet musicians:

Flute: Jennifer Berman

Oboe: Janet Rosen

Clarinet: Jim Forgey

French horn: Bob Hoyle

Bassoon: Sue Zoellner-Cross

Please let me know if you are planning to attend this concert…

JoeR12161770@gmail.com 

I hope to see you at this performance of my music!

Best,

Joseph M Russo

Composer

New Solo Flute Piece Completed "Joyful"

Russo completed work on his new solo flute piece: JOYFUL -- a 2:35 minute one movement tonal piece.  If you would like to listen to flutist Rita D'Arcangelo perform this piece you may do so by clicking here.

"Forever Young" Overture Completed

Russo completed work on his new composition "Forever Young" - this is an orchestra overture dedicated to the military young men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom.  This 7 minute overture is score for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, timpani, 2 percussion and strings.  If you would like to listen to a live Memorial Day Concert (instrumentation: strings(54231), woodwinds:2222 brass:2231 tm, perc.) you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Forever Young

New Woodwind Quintet Completed

Russo has completed work on his new Woodwind Quintet -- he composed this three movement work for his friends in the Harmonia V Quintet -- The musicians in this ensemble are:  Jennifer Berman, flute; Janet Rosen, oboe; Jim Forgey, clarinet; Robert Hoyle, French horn; Sue Cross, bassoon.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files for each of its three movements you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Woodwind Quintet

New Trio Completed

Russo completed work on his new trio "Nature Speaks" -- this one movement work is scored for alto recorder, violin and cello -- though it may be performed with different instrumentation.   It depicts in sound difficulties and beauties of nature.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of this music you may do below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · String Trio

Third Movement of Flute Oboe Concerto to be Performed at School Concerts

On Tuesday, May 16th -- at 9:30am and 10:45am -- the third movement of Russo's Flute, Oboe and Strings Concerto will be performed at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington CT.   The location address is 26 Lyon Rd, Burlington CT.  Russo will be at the performance to talk about his music.

Friendship Trio Sound Files Now Available

Russo was commissioned to compose his Friendship Trio (for flute, clarinet and piano) by the Palisades Virtuosi in August 2016 -- he completed work on this music in September 2016 and the piece was given its first performance in November 2016.    If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files of each of its three movements you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Friendship Trio - for flute, clarinet & piano

1982 Trio Recovered -- Revised and Now Available

Russo's Trio Festivo -- a 3 movement trio scored for oboe, clarinet, bassoon (with English Horn instead of oboe in the 2nd movement) -- was recovered, revised and is now available.   The music was composed in 1982 for the Trio Festivo Ensemble -- the players of this trio were: Nobuo Kitagawa on oboe/English Horn; Andy Grenci on clarinet and Mike Breaux on bassoon.   You may listen to the computer generated sound files of each movement below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Trio Festivo - for oboe/English horn, clarinet & bassoon

Flute Oboe Concerto Performance in March 2017

At 3pm on Sunday, March 26, 2017 Russo's Concerto for Flute & Oboe will be performed by the Nutmeg Symphony in Bristol CT.   If you would like to listen to each of this concerto's three movements you may do so below. The location of the performance is:  Bristol Eastern High School, 632 King St., Bristol CT.   Note:  Russo will be playing bass on this performance.   If you would like to view and listen to the video of this performance you may do so by clicking here.

                                                                                              Janet Rosen, Joseph Russo and Tracy Norkun

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Concerto for Flute & Oboe and Strings

New work for Solo Flute

Russo recently completed work on "Romanze" - a one movement work for solo flute composed at the request and for his friend Rita D'Arcangelo -- Rita lives and works in Berlin and plans to both record 'Romanze' and give the world premiere performance in Japan in April 2017.   If you would like to listen to a computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

     Rita D'Arcangelo

World Premiere of Flute, Clarinet, Piano Trio

Russo was commissioned to compose a new trio for the Palisades Virtuosi -- Margaret Swinchoski flute, Donald Mokrynski clarinet and Ron Levy piano.  The ensemble will perform the world premiere of this new trio at 8pm on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Fair Lawn, NJ.  For more information about this performance - including ticket information and directions to the performance location you may click here.

Update: Russo's Trio "Friendship" received a very successful world premiere performance on Friday, November 4th by the Palisades Virtuosi in Fair Lawn NJ.  

from left to right: flutist Margaret Swinchoski, clarinetist Don Mokrynski, Joseph Russo, pianist Ron Levy.

New work: New England Portrait Completed

On July 9, 2016 Russo completed work on a one movement tonal work called "New England Portrait".  This piece is scored for 1 flute, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 piano and strings (...the same instrumentation as Copland's "Appalachian Spring".   This programmatic music expresses the feelings of various New England activities throughout one typical day.   Here are the activities (in order of appearance in the music):  Daybreak, Playtime, Friendships, Playtime Again, Go to Church, Church Hymn, Sunset.  This one movement work runs approximately 20 minutes.  If you would like to listen to a performance of this music you may do so below. 

UPDATE: Russo's New England Portrait will be given its world premiere by Orchestra New England at the United Church on the Green in New Haven, Connecticut at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017.   (Russo will be playing bass on this performance).

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · New England Portrait for Chamber Orchestra

Elm City ChamberFest Student Orchestra Performs "Four Pieces for Strings"

On Saturday, July 9, 2016 the student string orchestra of the Elm City Chamber Festival -- a two week chamber music festival in New Haven, Connecticut performed Russo's 2nd movement from his Four Pieces for Strings (Homage to Bach).....Russo attended this very moving and successful performance of his music.  If you would like to listen to his Four Pieces for Strings you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Four Pieces for Strings

Evergreen Prelude Performed Again

Russo's brass quartet "Evergreen Prelude" was performed again at assisted living Evergreen Woods in Branford CT at 7:30pm on Monday, June 13th.   The world premiere of this music was given last June at the same location.  The Nutmeg Symphony Brass quartet was:  trumpets - Julia Caruk, Andrew Caruk - French Horn: Jaime Thorne - Trombone: Marshall Brown.

Pictured from left to right:  Marshall Brown, Jaime Thorne, Joseph Russo, Andrew Caruk, Julia Caruk


If you would like to listen to a computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Evergreen Brass Quartet

Psalm 23 for Four Basses and Tenor Given World Premiere

On Sunday, June 12, 2016 Russo's "Psalm 23" for four double basses and tenor was given its world premiere on a concert of coach-bass teacher Susan Powell's Bass Ensemble class at the Hartt School Community Division of the University of Hartford (CT).   Russo conducted the ensemble for this performance.  Tenor Steve Mitchell was the singer for this performance.   If you would like to view the video of the performance you may do so by clicking on the arrow in the picture - you may also enlarge the video by clicking on the small box in the lower right hand corner of the picture once the video begins.     To the right: Joe Russo and Susan Powell at the event.

Wedding Music Completed

Russo completed work on his new work "Wedding Music" in January 2016.   The four movements of this work were composed for his friend and former bass student Michael Bertkau.  Michael's wedding will be in September 2016.   Here are the four movements:   Wedding Prelude Music (for the church seating) - it is about 10 minutes long;  Wedding Party March - 2 minutes; Bride's Wedding March - 2.5 minutes and Wedding Recessional Music - 4.5 minutes.   The total length of this work is about 19 minutes.  This piece is score for string quintet - 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello and 1 bass.   It will be given its world premiere at Michael's wedding in September 2016.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Wedding Music for Strings

Third Symphony Completed!

During the summer of 2015 Russo composed his Third Symphony.  This 4 movement tonal work is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 percussion (timpani, 1 chime, tam-tam, triangle, slapstick, bass drum, snare drum, marimba -- all percussion can be covered by one player) and strings.  The movements of this 40 minute work:  1st: Andante-Allegro  2nd: Andante doloroso   3rd: Allegro  4th:  Finale-Rondo

If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound files of this symphony you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Sym3mvt2

Bass Duo to be performed in New Haven

Russo's Bass Duo will be performed as part of the Elm City Chamber Festival faculty concert at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 8th.  The location of the performance is Sudler Hall at Harkness on the Yale campus -- Sudler Hall is in the building next to Sprague Hall which is on the corner of Wall & College in New Haven.   The bassists performing his Bass Duo are Joseph Russo and Matthew Oster.
If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of his Bass Duo you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Bass Duo

Brass Quartet "Evergreen Prelude" Completed

Today Russo completed work on his first brass quartet "Evergreen Prelude".  It was composed for the Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra Brass Quartet:  trumpeters - Julia Caruk & Andrew Caruk, French hornist - Jaime Thorne and trombonist - Marshall Brown (who is also the conductor of the Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra).   This 6 minute tonal work will be given its world premiere at 7:30pm on July 6, 2015 at Evergreen Woods retirement community in North Haven, Connecticut.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Evergreen Brass Quartet

World Premiere of "River" for French Horn & Piano -- on March 17, 2015

At 7 pm on Tuesday, March 17th Russo's composition "River" for French Horn and Piano will be performed, along with his composition "Mountain" by French Horn player Lisa Pike and pianist Elizabeth Rodgers at the Bloomingdale School of Music - 323 West 108th Street in Manhattan, New York City.  The concert is free an open to the public.   If you would like to listen to the computer sound generated sound file of "River" you may do so below. If you would like to listen to the computer sound generated sound file of River's companion piece "Mountain" you may do so below as well.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · "Mountain" & "River" for French Horn and Piano

Completion of Keeler Duo for Viola & Cello

Russo recently completed work on his Keeler Duo for viola and cello.  This music will receive its world premiere at the Keeler Tavern Museum (132 Main Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut -- phone: 203 438 5485) at 3pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015.   It will be performed by violist Sue Corey Sahlin and cellist Gunnar Sahlin.    If you would like to listen to a computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Keeler Duo for Viola & Cello

World Premiere of "Dynamic Duo" for 2 Cellos on October 26

On Sunday October 26th at 4pm Russo's cello duo "Dynamic Duo" will be given it's world premiere performance by cellists Carolyn Engle and Tom Hudson.  Here is the information about the concert:

 

When: Sunday, October 26th at 4:00 PM.

Where: First Church of Christ, 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Tickets: Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $30 per family, $10 for students and seniors, free ages 5 and under.

 

Russo plans to attend this performance.  

 

If you would like to listen to a computer generated sound file of this music you may do so below.

 

 

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Dynamic Duo for Two Cellos

New Work for French Horn and Piano -- "RIVER"

Russo recently completed work on a one movement tonal work called "RIVER" for French Horn and Piano.  This music is a companion piece for "MOUNTAIN" which Russo composed last year.  If you would like to hear the computer generated sound file of this music you may do so at the March 9, 2015 post above.

New Duet for Guitar & Pipa -- "Polo Khan"

 

Russo recently completed work on his duo for Guitar and Pipa called "Polo Khan".  This is a two movement tonal work running about 9 minutes.  The world premiere of this music is schedule at the 2015 Long Island Guitar Festival (Harris Becker, director) in April of 2015.   To listen to a computer generated sound file of this piece see below.    To learn more about the upcoming premiere of this music in April 2015 you may click here.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Polo Khan for Pipa & Guitar

World Premiere of Russo's Bass Duo -- on May 30th

On Friday, May 30th bassist Deb Spohnheimer and bassist Matt Weber performed the world premiere of Russo's Bass Duo for two double basses.  The work was included on a recital in the Great Hall of Marshalls Chess Club at 23 West 10th Street (5/6 Avenues).  .....to listen to a computer generated sound file of the piece see below.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Bass Duo

Performance of Concert Fanfare for 8 trumpets Given on May 11

Russo's Concert Fanfare for Eight Trumpets was included on a concert by the Montclair State University Trumpet Ensemble Cali Brass ensemble (Charles Bumcrot, director) at 4pm on May 11th at Saint Luke's Church in Montclair, New Jersey.   The performers were Mike Bassett, Clayton Beyert, Joseph Christianson, Luke Finaldi, Daniel Mango, Daniel Minogue, Evan Weatherby and Mike Willensky.   If you would like to listen to the computer generated sound file of Concert Fanfare (6') or Fanfare (3')you may do so below. Note: Fanfare is a shorter version of Concert Fanfare.

Joseph M Russo - www.JosephMRusso.org · Concert Fanfare and Fanfare for 8 Trumpets