--- title: "News – Page 2" language: "en-US" source_url: "https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/2/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- I’m super excited to share this new creative direction of sculptural installations with music. Check out this animation rendering “[Canopy #1](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/artworks/)” set to an excerpt of my orchestral piece “[Shadows of the Wind](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/shadows-of-the-wind/).” (Animation rendering created by Seraphim Le, of [LePace](https://www.lepace.com/))** ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Conference-Session-promo-image.jpeg)[![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ICG-Conference-2024-website-screenshot.jpg)](https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2024-registration-new-york-city-conference) [International Conductors Guild Conference 2024 Presentation**](https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2024-new-york-schedule-conference) at the Sidewalk Studio, Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center.** Rain Worthington – *Creating Contemporary Concert Experiences: Actionable Ideas for Cultivating Audience Engagement***** I was delighted to have been invited to present a talk at the [International Conductors Guild’s 2024 Conference](https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2024-registration-new-york-city-conference), January 4-6, 2024. Dacher Keltner’s inspiring book [Awe](https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform/dp/1984879685/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1692049545&sr=1-1) and recent scientific research into “musical awe” demonstrate that audiences, as a group, can synchronistically experience this transformative and mysterious energy. I was excited to offer ideas for energizing community engagement and developing “reflective concert formats” in which the encounter with orchestral music and the potency of awe can be maximized for audiences. Check out the [Conference Lineup](https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2024-new-york-schedule-conference) and [Registration](https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2024-registration-new-york-city-conference) I’m so genuinely honored that [Palisades Virtuosi](https://www.palisadesvirtuosi.org/pvbios) will premiere my commissioned piece “*Shadow Dance*” as part of their [100 Commissions Gala Concert](https://www.palisadesvirtuosi.org/performanceschedule), Sunday, December 3, 2023, @7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ. ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12-3-23-draft-Concert-Poster-791x1024.jpeg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Group-Press-Photo-300x292.jpeg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACG_02_Full_Img_Print-150x111.jpg) Excited to have my installation concept model “[*Emanations #1*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/artwork-type/installation-concepts/)” exhibited in the [Albany Center Gallery Members Show](https://albanycentergallery.org/2023MembersShow), Opening Reception, December 1, 2023. ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Emanations-1-IMG_2291-300x225.jpg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Opening-Attendee-looking-at-22Emanations-122-231201_ACG_MembersShow_0073-300x200.jpeg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Opening-attendee-looking-at-22Emanations-122-IMG_6231-300x240.jpeg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Miolina-300x188.jpg) [Wednesday, November 29 @ 4pm, Miolina:The Dueling Violinists](https://www.albany.edu/pac/news/2023-miolina-dueling-violinists-nov-29) If you are in the Capital Region area, I’d like to invite you to come hear Miolina, the ever-cool violin duet of Mioi Takeda and Lynn Bechtold. They will perform a program that includes two of my violin duets, as well as music by Max Lifchitz and Hilary Tann. [Purchase Tickets](https://epay.albany.edu/C21455_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1820&SINGLESTORE=true) [SUNY Albany Performing Arts Center](http://SUNY%20Albany%20Performing%20Arts%20Center/) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Web-Screenshot.jpg)](https://relevanttones.com/2023/10/02/398-rain-worthington/)It was an honor to be featured on Seth Boustead’s [Relevant Tones Podcast](https://relevanttones.com/2023/10/02/398-rain-worthington/). Thanks to host Matthew Dosland for the interview conversation and music selections. I have to say my heart said “YES**!” as speaking about my love of writing for orchestra segued into *[Full Circle](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/full-circle/)*, for cello soloist and orchestra. (starting with Matthew’s question at 19:17) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Meet-the-Artist-Screen-Shot-2023-07-24-1024x580.jpg)](https://meettheartist.online/2023/07/24/rain-worthington-composer/)** I’ve been enjoying Frances Wilson’s wonderful “[The Cross-Eyed Pianist](https://crosseyedpianist.com/author/crosseyedpianist/)” blog posts and “[Meet the Artist](https://crosseyedpianist.com/meet-the-artist/)” highlights for years. So, I am delighted to be featured in a “[Meet the Artist](https://meettheartist.online/2023/07/24/rain-worthington-composer/)” interview about working with master musicians & commissions as inspiring affirmations of connection. Plus, a word or two about my compositional process and big hopes for the future! [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/piercy-nywc-2023-flyer-01-crop_orig-300x224.jpg)](http://www.thomaspiercy.com/thomaspiercy-newyorkwomencomposers-2023.html) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FB-story-highlight-300x300.jpg)](https://www.facebook.com/thomaspiercy?locale=en_GB) Hello friends, colleagues, NYC metro area denizens! I’m looking forward to [Thomas Piercy’s concert](http://www.thomaspiercy.com/thomaspiercy-newyorkwomencomposers-2023.html) and premiere of [*Just Beyond Reach*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/just-beyond-reach/) June 27th. *Thomas Piercy & New York Women Composers 2023* Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 7pm**** A stylistically diverse program of musical trios and duos by women composers. Scorca Hall at [National Opera Center](https://www.operaamerica.org/national-opera-center/) 330 7th Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Performed by Thomas Piercy, clarinet; Daniel Hass, cello; Tengku Irfan, piano The program includes works by Beth Anderson, Chen Yi, Jinhee Han, Stefania de Kenessey, Jane Leslie, Alla Pavlova, Faye-Ellen Silverman, and Judith Zaimont. Tickets: $25 (Students/Seniors $15) Doors open at 6:30pm. Information/Reservations: tonadaproductions@gmail.com [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Shredding-Glass-website-slider-image-1024x505.jpg)](https://www.sfcv.org/articles/review/redwood-symphony-blends-seriousness-and-festivity)Wow, I am very excited to share this [San Francisco Classical Voice review](https://www.sfcv.org/articles/review/redwood-symphony-blends-seriousness-and-festivity) of [Redwood Symphony](https://redwoodsymphony.org/)‘s West Coast premiere performance of “Shredding Glass” conducted by [Kyle Baldwin](https://kylebaldw.in/about/). [“*Redwood Symphony Blends Seriousness and Festivity*“](https://www.sfcv.org/articles/review/redwood-symphony-blends-seriousness-and-festivity) Definitely sounds like Kyle Baldwin did a great job conducting [*Shredding Glass*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/shredding-glass/)! Journalist David Bratman totally got the piece in his review – plus, he also listened to the cool [pre-concert Zoom conversation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F9DS3BTIZlXJBgRtMvs9D4U8nC0qhUf6/view) that Kyle and I had. I’m thrilled! ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cello-Museum-website-Screen-Shot-1024x592.jpg)While serving as the NYWC Artistic Admin/Composer Advocate, I helped develop a collaborative series of [NYWC member spotlights for The Cello Museum](https://cellomuseum.org/nywc-spotlight-rain-worthington/). After two years running, my duet “[*Configurations*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/configurations-for-two-cellists/)” has been randomly drawn for the January 2023 spotlight. Enjoy. [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/logo.jpg)](https://musicherstorypod.wixsite.com/herstory/podcast/episode/8ff8ac54/rain)Thanks to Casidy Reed for this podcast opportunity on [HERstory](https://musicherstorypod.wixsite.com/herstory/podcast/episode/8ff8ac54/rain). It’s fun talking about music and Casidy is a terrific host. [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DUBLAB-The-Sounds-of-Now-TITLE-700x700-1.jpeg)](https://www.dublab.com/schedule/71717/dublab-presents-the-sounds-of-now-1073)My music is in the November airplay rotation on [dublab radio](https://www.dublab.com/) “[*The Sounds of Now*](https://www.dublab.com/schedule/71717/dublab-presents-the-sounds-of-now-1073)” 2am to 8am. *The Sounds of Now* features a selection of new music and recent re-issues. With weekly updates *The Sounds of Now* offers listeners the opportunity to stay up to date on what is being released across the wide musical landscape from around the world. Tune in on [dublab](https://www.dublab.com/) radio afterhours, or subscribe to weekly selections of new music on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hXZbK3tgJZPsevlN4vUbN) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dublab/). And, check out the intriguingly eclectic [DUBLAB Recommends Youtube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwv1SuXh4kHzTJi65RoTrf1jDdT43BA0o) which includes [*Balancing on the Edge of Shadows*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/balancing-on-the-edge-of-shadows/) and [*Dreaming Through Fog*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/dreaming-through-fog/). ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Global-Music-Awards.jpeg) It’s a thrilled to have these two beautiful performances recognized with [Global Music Awards](https://www.globalmusicawards.com/index.html). [*Balancing on the Edge of Shadows*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLTP6ywd6aE&list=PLoYQmyV686TfbMO7xeJL1cD3Ixn1lC2jq&index=2) recorded by violinist [Audrey Wright](https://audreywrightviolin.com/) and pianist [Yundu Wang](https://yunduwang.com/index.html), and [*Resolves*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/resolves/) recorded by cellist [Carmine Miranda](https://www.carminemiranda.com/). Delighted to have discovered [Sound Garden](https://www.soundgardenclassical.com/) – I love their “*classical music immersion*” mission values and am so pleased to have my work highlighted on a *[Living Composer](https://www.soundgardenclassical.com/post/living-composer-rain-worthington)* feature. Check out their mission values, educational materials and the “*Living Composer*” series. ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sound-Garden-logo.jpg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sound-Garden-Mission-Statement-Values.jpg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sound-Garden-webpage-Screen-Shot-2022-08-26-at-12.13.38-PM.jpg) ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Global-Music-Awards.jpeg) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Passages_Through_Time-NV6398-album_front_cover-small.jpg)](https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6398/) It’s an honor to have [*Passages Through Time*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/discography/passages-through-time-the-music-of-rain-worthington/) listed in the Classical Composer category of the [Global Music Awards](https://www.globalmusicawards.com/#). ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Armenian-State-Symphony-Orchestra-4-20-22-concert-webpage.png) I love their mission statement! “*Home of enthusiasts with a shared vision of elevating spiritual excellence of human nature by the power of classical music and effectively making the world a better place through noble art.*“ ![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Passages_Through_Time-NV6398-album_front_cover-small-300x300.jpg) I am thrilled to announce the digital release of [*PASSAGES THROUGH TIME*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nhljl2aafzIMDi06Ftag_oD9KAJc0fkRo), an exciting creative step in my composing career. Thanks to the incredibly masterful musicians who have brought my music to life and to the [PARMA Recordings](https://www.parmarecordings.com/) team for bringing this album to fruition. This collection of orchestral and chamber works is close to my heart. Three works were written in 2020, and include the premiere recording of [*Dreaming Through Fog*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/dreaming-through-fog/). There’s an encore release of violinist [Audrey Wright](https://audreywrightviolin.com/bio)‘s gorgeous recording of [*Balancing on the Edge of Shadows*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/balancing-on-the-edge-of-shadows/) with pianist [Yundu Wang](https://yunduwang.com/index.html), the official release of cellist [Carmine Miranda](https://www.carminemiranda.com/)‘s beautiful rendition of [*Resolves*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/resolves/), and my violin duet [*Night Stream*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/night-stream/), plus remasters of several expansive orchestral pieces recorded with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronský Conductor and the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek Conductor, and [*In Passages* for violin soloist and string orchestra](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/in-passages-for-violin-soloist-and-string-orchestra/) recorded by the Croatian Chamber Orchestra, Miran Vaupotić, Conductor. The mysterious and evocative paths through which instrumental music can communicate the universality of human experiences always intrigue me. I invite you to delve into this nonverbal realm of our primal commonality, through musical journeys that can be delicate and vulnerable, yet powerful and transporting. All tracks on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nhljl2aafzIMDi06Ftag_oD9KAJc0fkRo) [Amazon Music](https://rainworthington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1cf65e4d788d0390369857a03&id=be1f9e42d1&e=12bec3c66a) * [YouTube Music](https://rainworthington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1cf65e4d788d0390369857a03&id=a8476215ba&e=12bec3c66a) * [Apple Music](https://rainworthington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1cf65e4d788d0390369857a03&id=883ce8bc68&e=12bec3c66a) * [Spotify](https://rainworthington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1cf65e4d788d0390369857a03&id=d44a06eb13&e=12bec3c66a) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/YouTube-Pre-release-single-22Within-Deep-Currents22-300x208.jpg)](https://youtu.be/gRrd3LCrjTg) [*Within Deep Currents*](https://youtu.be/gRrd3LCrjTg) that has just come out March 4th as the pre-release single for my second full album [PASSAGES THROUGH TIME](https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6398/). Take a listen. [AmazonMusic](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09SQCSMC2?ref=dm_sh_726e-05cd-2843-48e0-2e7a0) * [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=t05WzH7CVn8&feature=share) * [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6n6wsJfoPuoTt4kqolUWL5) [![](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Things-In-Pairs-CD-cover--300x300.jpg)](https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6392/) For those in the Baltimore, MD area, I’d like to invite you to Audrey Wright’s debut album release concert on [Friday, February 25, at 7pm**](https://www.instantseats.com/?VenueID=321&artistid=22782&fuseaction=home.artist). (Streaming tickets are available as well and accessible up to March 3rd.) It will be a beautiful concert and I’d love to say hello if you can attend in person. Violinist Audrey Wright and pianist Yundu Wang will perform works from their brand new album [THINGS IN PAIRS](https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6392/), including the concert premiere of [*Balancing on the Edge of Shadows*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/balancing-on-the-edge-of-shadows/). Available on * [AmazonMusic](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09S6SSGXD?ref=dm_sh_e918-0cf2-3075-3b03-f5b2c) * [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=izojzAypBRM&list=RDAMVMizojzAypBRM) * [AppleMusic](https://music.apple.com/us/album/things-in-pairs/1609313357) * [Deezer](https://www.deezer.com/us/album/294639872?utm_campaign=clipboard-generic&utm_source=user_sharing&utm_medium=desktop&utm_content=album-294639872&deferredFl=1) * [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/11DfjiG9iqruMe8nJO0RSR?si=0c_k8h6kQomFkC8Z1EWBCQ&nd=1) * Excitingly anticipating the February 11th debut album release by violinist [Audrey Wright](http://audreywrightviolin.com/) – [*THINGS IN PAIRS*](https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6392/) on Navona Records will include the premiere recording of “[*Balancing on the Edge of Shadows*](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/works-catalog/balancing-on-the-edge-of-shadows/)” commissioned for the album. Check out the beautiful premiere music video exquisitely performed by Audrey and pianist [Yundu Wang](https://yunduwang.com/index.html), with sound responsive lighting created by Geoff Robertson for this video project. Very cool. - [« Previous Page](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/) - [1](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/) - [2](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/2/) - [3](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/3/) - [4](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/4/) - … - [9](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/9/) - [Next Page »](https://thty8p35tm9d6f9.onstatic.studio/news/page/3/)