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Remembering Hugo Friedhofer
Remembering Hugo on the 121st anniversary of his birth, May 3, 2022 - By Bruce Babcock One must be of a certain age to remember Hugo Friedhofer, but not to know his music. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to study privately with Hugo for two years [...]
A new solo album from Anna Kislitsyna – releasing April 8, 2022
Anna's new Navona album includes my latest piece "Time and Again," written especially for her. She will premiere the work at her solo recital at Carnegie Hall on June 24, 2022.
Happy Birthday, Alfred Newman!
I entered the business too late to have known Al personally, but I certainly felt his influence. My mentors, Earle Hagen and Hugo Friedhofer, both knew and admired Al. Earle was hired by Al at age 27 to work on staff at 20th. Hugo was also on the staff at [...]
January 12, 2022 Carnegie Hall concert POSTPONED due to Omicron Surge
The Sirius Quartet performance of my piece, Watcher of the Sky, at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 has been postponed indefinitely due to the Omicron COVID-19 surge in New York City. It will be rescheduled when possible.
Desmond Tutu 1931-2021
All Unto Me “And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me.” John 12:32. "All Unto Me” is a tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, a longtime friend of All Saints Church, Pasadena, and was composed to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the church. [...]
The American Prize 2021 – Praise for Alternative Facts
Alternative Facts received very nice judge's comments from The American Prize 2021 competition. Many thanks to Emmy & Grammy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng, and Grammy-winning engineer Rich Breen.
October/November – The Beau Soir Ensemble performs SpringScape
Several recent and upcoming concerts by the wonderful Washington, D. C. based Beau Soir Ensemble have included my SpringScape, with Ruth Wicker, viola, Carole Bean, flute & Michelle Lundy, harp. Concerts thus far include performances in Bethesda, MD, Reston, VA, and Gettysburg, PA.
Recording with Hila Plitmann & Marcia Dickstein at The Colburn School
We recorded last night at Thayer Hall, The Colburn School, with Hila Plitmann & Marcia Dickstein, with Fred Vogler and Sergey Parfenov at the console. Stay tuned!
Recording With Anna Kislitsyna – April 19, 2021
The piece was composed specifically for her solo album from Navona, to be followed by a Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall solo recital.
“Be Still” News – December 9, 2020
Casey Cook, Founder and Artistic Director at Artifice, Operations Coordinator at Chorus America and Musician in Residence at American University, and one of the American Prize judges, had some very complimentary words to say about "Be Still".
Classical Discoveries on WPRB 103.3
Happy to be a part of Classical Discoveries Wednesday morning, December 02, 2020 from 7:00 till 10:00 am.
Dear Friends, Family, and Colleagues
Dear Friends, Family, and Colleagues, Watcher of the Sky, a string quartet commissioned by the Mount Wilson Institute in celebration of the 2018 sesquicentennial of the birth of astronomer George Ellery Hale has been released on an album recorded by the Sirius Quartet. Playing on the Edge 2 was released on [...]
