Don "Orfeo" Rechtman

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Born: 1 April 1950 — Auburn, AL — USA
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  • Intimations of Immortality (a dramatic oratorio in One Act; libretto by William Wordsworth); May, 2002; piano-vocal version performed May, 2002. Orchestration in process.
  • Lincoln’s Address at Gettysburg, 1863 (SATB choral setting), first performed at the Unitarian Church of Boulder, March, 2001. Orchestration in process.
  • Five-fold Blessing of the Goddess (Baritone with piano; words traditional), first performed at the Unitarian Church of Boulder, 1999.
  • Song of Myself (Anthem for choir, piano, and instruments; words by Walt Whitman), first performed at the Unitarian Church of Boulder, February, 1997.
  • Spring is Here! (Anthem for choir with piano), first performed at the Unitarian Church of Boulder, June, 1995.
  • Intimations of Immortality, Verses II and III (arranged for baritone, choir and piano), first performed at the Unitarian Church of Boulder by the composer with synthesizer accompaniment February 5, 1995, and again with full choir April 16, 1995.
  • GemProvisations, an improvised recording of new-age music inspired by gemstones, October, 1992.
  • Can’t Go Back Again (Fifth of July), incidental song for the Neighborhood Playhouse June production of Lanford Wilson’s play Fifth of July, April, 1990.
  • Look, Ye, to the Lord (acapella Choir, Soprano), first performed by St. John’s Lutheran Choir, January 21, 1990
  • Hungarian Rhapsody No. 42 (Piano), first performed by the composer at Musical Massage recitals, 1989.
  • O Blessed Night (Piano, Choir, Mezzo), first performed by St. John’s Lutheran Choir, James Faller, Organ, December 25, 1988.
  • Christ the King (Organ, Choir, Synthesizer), a dramatic setting of the texts for the Last Sunday in Advent (Christ the King); performed by St. John’s Lutheran Choir, James Faller, Organ, and the composer, bass and synthesizer, November 20, 1988.
  • Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen (Piano, Voice, and Synthesizer), incidental music to Tennessee Williams’ play of the same name; performed July 24, 1987.
  • Hatikva (Arr. Brass Quintet, February 15, 1987), written for and first performed by the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, March 1, 1987.
  • Dreams of the Heart (Mezzo with Piano Accomp.; September, 1985), first performed by Diane Bosse, Walter Huff Accomp., 1985.
  • Gardenia (Incidental Music) (Flute and Piano, 1985), first performed by Atlanta Chamber Players’ members Paula Peace and Melanie Kramer, 1985.
  • Come Into My Life Forever (Soprano & Tenor, String Quartet & Piano Accomp.; Words by E. Hooks; October, 1984), first performed by Sharon & Oliver Sueing, the Strings of Faith Quartet, the composer at the piano, directed by the composer, October, 1984 (a commissioned work).
  • On Time (Medium Voice, Piano Accomp.; Words by John Milton; 1983), a commissioned work), first performed by Diane Bosse, Walter Huff Accomp., 1985.
  • Lover’s Lullaby (Soprano & Tenor, Piano Accomp.; 1983), first performed by Southeastern Savoyards’ members Neil Clark & Teresa Albert, accomp. by the composer, 1983.
  • Grand Polonaise (Piano, 1982), first performed by the composer, 1982. A commissioned work.
  • Lover’s Waltz (Baritone, Piano Accomp., 1983), first performed by Southeastern Savoyards’ member Pete Chambers, accomp. by Beverly Baughman, 1983.
  • Tessa’s Lament (For Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers) (Mezzo, Orchestra; Words by W.S. Gilbert; November, 1984), first performed by Southeastern Savoyards, November, 1984.
  • Prophy (Baritone, Piano Accomp., 1983). A commissioned work.
  • Cydnie’s Lullaby (Piano, Voice, 1983), first performed by the composer, 1983. A commissioned work.
  • Judy, Joy of Martin’s Desiring (Baritone, Piano Accomp., 1982), first performed by Pete Chambers, accomp. by the composer, 1983. A commissioned work.
  • Love’s Waterfall (Baritone, Piano Accomp., 1982), first performed by Neil Clark accomp. by the composer, 1983.
  • Symphonetta a 3 voci à la Bach (String Trio, 1982)
  • Sonatina à la Mozart (Piano, 1981), first performed by the composer, 1982. A commissioned work.
  • Christmas at Callanwolde Cantata (Organ, recorders, tenor, children’s choir, 1979), first performed by the Callanwolde Children’s Choir and the Callanwolde Recorder Ensemble, Chris Schauffer, tenor, directed by the composer, 1980.
  • Woeful Walrus Waltz (Brass Quintet, 1979), first performed by the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, 1979.
  • Three Folk Dances (Piano, 1979), first performed by the composer, 1980.
  • Girl With the Black Satin Smile (Piano, 1979), first performed by the composer, 1980.
  • Mazurka-Polonaise (Piano, 1975, revised 1979), first performed by the composer, 1980.
  • Hesitation Rag (Piano, 1978), first performed by the composer, 1980.
  • The Children’s Hour (Female Chorus, Piano accomp., 1976).
  • Twilight and Night Bring the Dawn (Tenor, Piano accomp., 1975), first performed by Pete Chambers, voice, Pam Jones, dance, and accomp. by the composer, 1981.
  • Nocturne (Piano, 1971).
  • 151st Psalm (Accapella Chorus, 1967), read by high school chorus, 1967.
  • One of My Dreams (Tenor, Piano, 1967), first performed by Pete Chambers, accomp. by the composer, 1981. Rewritten and sung by the composer, accompanied by Michael Tilly, July, 2001.
  • Sufferings of Job (Piano, 1967), first performed by the composer, 1981.
  • Three Themes for the Ballet "Cupid and Psyche" (Piano, 1967), first performed by the composer, 1968.
  • Meditation on Pride and Conceit (Piano, 1967), first performed by the composer, 1968.
  • Meditation on Patience (Piano, 1967).
  • Aria from "The Wild Asses’ Skin" (Baritone, Piano accomp., 1966).
  • Chopsticks (Arrangement for Chamber Orchestra, 1966), first performed by students at Brevard Music Camp, directed by the composer, 1966.

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(1886) Camille Saint-Saëns: Premiere of Symphony no. 3 in c minor op. 78 “Organ symphony”, in London, England, with Saint-Saëns conducting.
(1911) Maurice Ravel: Premiere of L'Heure Espagnol, in Paris, France.
(1989) Heinz Holliger: Premiere of What Where, Frankfurt, Germany.

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