Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson continues in his role as Composer-in-Residence with the American Symphony Orchestra, Leon Botstein, conductor. He has been a member of the Program Committee of the Bard Music Festival since its inception 16 years ago. He holds the Mary Conover Mellon Chair in Music at Vassar College.

Premieres

Brash Attacks for trumpet and trombone was introduced January 26, 2005, by Sycil Mathai and Michael Boschen, Vassar College. Mezzo-soprano Mary Nessinger and pianist Richard Wilson presented Visits to St. Elizabeths on October 2, Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY.

Performances

Transfigured Goat received performances on January 30, 2005, at Vassar College and February 6 at Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY, from mezzo-soprano Nessinger, baritone Robert Osborne, clarinetist Allen Blustine, and pianist Wilson. Rolf Schulte presented Diablerie for solo violin on March 27 and July 3 at Vassar College and on October 2 at Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY.

Publications

Diablerie, solo violin; Organicity, solo organ; Flutations, solo flute; Brash Attacks, trumpet and trombone; Piano Trio; all by Peermusic Classical.

Recordings

Diablerie: “Diablerie,” “Piano Trio,” “Lord Chesterfield to His Son,” “Three Interludes for Violin and Piano,” “Figuration for Clarinet, Cello and Piano,” and “Motivations for Cello and Piano.” Performers include violinist Rolf Schulte, clarinetist Allen Blustine, cellist Sophie Shao, and pianist Richard Wilson.

Further Information

• 1998-1999 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online
• SAI's Music for Young People section
• Richard Wilson's website