Cleveland Orchestra
“Based on Smetana’s “From My Life” Quartet, Sortomme’s readily approachable second gift
to Cleveland emerged as a gripping, vigorously colorful re-imagining of the original . . . the large
ensemble surrounded the soloists in a prismatic array of sounds, . . . Indeed, Sortomme
knows how to write for orchestra, and must be permitted to do so again.”
—The Plain Dealer
Major News Announcement!
In late 2025 I will be recording three of my compositions: Rhapsody for Viola and Orchestra, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra and Concerto for Piano and Wind Symphony. This is especially exciting because Naxos Records will be distributing the album on the Naxos American Classics label upon its completion! There will be posted updates all through this next year, including the months of preparation and of course during the recording process.
New YouTube Channel!
Richard has just launched a YouTube channel devoted to discussion about composing, orchestration and creating the most comfortable and productive studio environment in which to realize compositions. WATCH PLAYLIST HERE!
Concerto for Piano and Wind Symphony
February 20, 2020
Pamela Mia Paul, piano soloist, The North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Artistic Director, Daniel Cook, Guest Conductor
Click below to the live performance on YouTube!
INVITATION TO WIND SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS
It is a stated goal of mine to compose many more works for wind symphony, on the professional level, the college level and the high school level.
