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Kenneth Radnofsky

March 02, 2023

Kenneth A. Radnofsky (born July 31, 1953 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is an American classical saxophonist. He specializes in the alto saxophone, but plays the soprano and other sizes as well. He currently teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music,[1] and Boston University.

Ken Radnofsky
BornJuly 31, 1953
GenresClassical/Experimental
Occupation(s)Performer
Instrument(s)Saxophone
Websitekenradnofsky.com

Early life and education

Ken Radnofsky was born in Bryn Mawr, PA. His earliest musical memories were of his mother playing the organ and of his father singing as unofficial cantorial soloist at Temple Shalom in Broomall, PA.[2]

A move to Texas at the beginning of NASA's space program, where his father was head of crew systems division,[3] brought him to Texas' music education system. Radnofsky was inspired by many teachers, including Duncan Hale, David Salge, Harvey Pittel, Joe McMullen, Terry Anderson and Jeffrey Lerner.[4] He attended the University of Houston for his Bachelor of Music degree.

Radnofsky completed his Master of Music degree at New England Conservatory, where he studied with Joseph Allard and worked closely with Gunther Schuller. Schuller appointed Radnofsky to the faculty upon his graduation in 1976 at the age of 23, making Radnofsky the youngest member of the faculty.

Career

Radnofsky has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared with many orchestras around the world. He made his New York Philharmonic debut in 1996, under the direction of Kurt Masur, and made his Carnegie Hall debut several years earlier with the New York premiere of Gunther Schuller's Concerto with the National Orchestral Association. He has performed on numerous occasions as saxophonist for the Boston Symphony,[5][6] including several occasions as John Williams' soloist in Franz Waxman's saxophone feature 'A Place in the Sun,'[7] and Bernard Hermann's 'Taxi Driver' suites. He also recorded 'A Place in the Sun' with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra under John Mauceri, and Debussy Saxophone Rhapsody with New York Philharmonic under Kurt Masur.[8]

Radnofsky frequently commissions and performs new music. He founded World-Wide Concurrent Premieres & Commissioning Fund, Inc. to promote the creation of new works, serving as the organization's Executive Director.[9] The composers he has commissioned for new works include Gunther Schuller,[10] Alan Hovhaness, Yang Yong, David Amram, Michael Colgrass,[11] John McDonald, Michael Gandolfi,[12] Armand Qualliotine, Jaime Fatas, Pasquale Tassone, Shih-Hui Chen, Andy Vores, Lei Liang, Jakov Jakoulov, Donald Martino, Elliott Schwartz, Chris Theofanidis, Larry Bell, Milton Babbitt, Ezra Sims, Roger Bourland, Michael Horvit, Allen Johnson, Vincent Plush, Georgy Dmitriev, and John Harbison.[8][13]

In 2015 Radnofsky and violinist Elmira Darvarova created the Amram Ensemble (violin, saxophone and piano), and commissioned composer David Amram for a new work 'Three Lost Loves.'[14] He has recorded for the Teldec, Boston Records, New World, Mode, Albany-Troy, and Philips labels. Among his notable students are Daniel Bennett, Jimmy Greene, Greg Banaszak, Chien-Kwan Lin, and Randall Hall.

Interviews

  • Saxophone Journal (November/December 1999)
  • Saxophone Journal (January/February 2005)
  • Saxophone Journal (January/February 2013)

Discography

  • Debussy and Ravel: Orchestral Works; New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur conducting (2010, Teldec)[15]
  • Michael Gandolfi: From the Institutes of Groove; Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Gil Rose conducting (2013, BMOP/sound)[16]
  • Alan Hovhanes: Exile Symphony; Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Gil Rose conducting (2011, BMOP/sound)[17]
  • Elliott Schwartz: Voyager, Five Works for Orchestra; New England Conservatory Honors Orchestra, Richard Hoenich conducting (2004, Albany)[18]
  • Michael Colgrass: Deja Vu, Works for Wind Orchestra; New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Charles Peltz conducting (2003, Mode Records)[19]
  • Donald Martino: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra; New England Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hoenich conducting (1998, New World Records)[20]
  • Hollywood Dreams; Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting (1991, Philips)[21]

References

  1. ^ "Kenneth Radnofsky". New England Conservatory. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  2. ^ "RCEditions". RadnofskyCouperEDITIONS. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  3. ^ "Putting Man on the Moon". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  4. ^ "RCEditions". RadnofskyCouperEDITIONS. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  5. ^ Eichler, Jeremy (2008-09-25). "Levine returns to open BSO season". Boston.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  6. ^ Eichler, Jeremy (2008-01-04). "Ringing in the year with orchestral chestnuts". Boston.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  7. ^ Giuliano, Charles. "Steven Spielberg Joins John Williams at Tanglewood - Berkshire Fine Arts". www.berkshirefinearts.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  8. ^ a b Tommasini, Anthony (1995-12-02). "43 Premieres for One Work". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  9. ^ Bill, Jennifer Corl (2007-01-01). World-wide Concurrent Premieres and Commissioning Fund, Inc.: A History of the Non-profit Commissioning Organization. Boston University. ISBN 9780542960710.
  10. ^ "KNOCKOUT CONCERTO FROM SCHULLER". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  11. ^ "'WIND' CONCERT COMPELS, ENLIGHTENS". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  12. ^ Weininger, David (2007-01-19). "With new Fantasia, composer enjoying a cosmic time". Boston.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  13. ^ Barron, James (1996-01-14). "January 7–13;A Sax Craze, Inspired by 'The Simpsons'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  14. ^ "Amram Ensemble Biography - InstantEncore". www.instantencore.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  15. ^ Erato, Warner Classics /. "Kurt Masur // Debussy & Ravel: Orchestral works". Warner Classics. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  16. ^ "Michael Gandolfi: From the Institutes of Groove | BMOP". www.bmop.org. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  17. ^ "Alan Hovhaness: Exile Symphony | BMOP". www.bmop.org. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  18. ^ "Albany Records: Voyager, Five Works for Orchestra". www.albanyrecords.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  19. ^ "Michael Colgrass / Gunther Schuller - Déjà vu - Works for Wind Orchestra". www.moderecords.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  20. ^ "New World Records: Album Details". www.newworldrecords.org. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  21. ^ "Hollywood Dreams - Hollywood Bowl Orchestra,John Mauceri | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-06-02.

External links

  • Kenneth Radnofsky official site

March 02, 2023
kenneth, radnofsky, kenneth, radnofsky, born, july, 1953, bryn, mawr, pennsylvania, american, classical, saxophonist, specializes, alto, saxophone, plays, soprano, other, sizes, well, currently, teaches, england, conservatory, music, boston, university, radnof. Kenneth A Radnofsky born July 31 1953 in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania is an American classical saxophonist He specializes in the alto saxophone but plays the soprano and other sizes as well He currently teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music 1 and Boston University Ken RadnofskyBornJuly 31 1953GenresClassical ExperimentalOccupation s PerformerInstrument s SaxophoneWebsitekenradnofsky com Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Interviews 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education EditKen Radnofsky was born in Bryn Mawr PA His earliest musical memories were of his mother playing the organ and of his father singing as unofficial cantorial soloist at Temple Shalom in Broomall PA 2 A move to Texas at the beginning of NASA s space program where his father was head of crew systems division 3 brought him to Texas music education system Radnofsky was inspired by many teachers including Duncan Hale David Salge Harvey Pittel Joe McMullen Terry Anderson and Jeffrey Lerner 4 He attended the University of Houston for his Bachelor of Music degree Radnofsky completed his Master of Music degree at New England Conservatory where he studied with Joseph Allard and worked closely with Gunther Schuller Schuller appointed Radnofsky to the faculty upon his graduation in 1976 at the age of 23 making Radnofsky the youngest member of the faculty Career EditRadnofsky has performed throughout the Americas Europe and Asia and has appeared with many orchestras around the world He made his New York Philharmonic debut in 1996 under the direction of Kurt Masur and made his Carnegie Hall debut several years earlier with the New York premiere of Gunther Schuller s Concerto with the National Orchestral Association He has performed on numerous occasions as saxophonist for the Boston Symphony 5 6 including several occasions as John Williams soloist in Franz Waxman s saxophone feature A Place in the Sun 7 and Bernard Hermann s Taxi Driver suites He also recorded A Place in the Sun with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra under John Mauceri and Debussy Saxophone Rhapsody with New York Philharmonic under Kurt Masur 8 Radnofsky frequently commissions and performs new music He founded World Wide Concurrent Premieres amp Commissioning Fund Inc to promote the creation of new works serving as the organization s Executive Director 9 The composers he has commissioned for new works include Gunther Schuller 10 Alan Hovhaness Yang Yong David Amram Michael Colgrass 11 John McDonald Michael Gandolfi 12 Armand Qualliotine Jaime Fatas Pasquale Tassone Shih Hui Chen Andy Vores Lei Liang Jakov Jakoulov Donald Martino Elliott Schwartz Chris Theofanidis Larry Bell Milton Babbitt Ezra Sims Roger Bourland Michael Horvit Allen Johnson Vincent Plush Georgy Dmitriev and John Harbison 8 13 In 2015 Radnofsky and violinist Elmira Darvarova created the Amram Ensemble violin saxophone and piano and commissioned composer David Amram for a new work Three Lost Loves 14 He has recorded for the Teldec Boston Records New World Mode Albany Troy and Philips labels Among his notable students are Daniel Bennett Jimmy Greene Greg Banaszak Chien Kwan Lin and Randall Hall Interviews EditSaxophone Journal November December 1999 Saxophone Journal January February 2005 Saxophone Journal January February 2013 Discography EditDebussy and Ravel Orchestral Works New York Philharmonic Kurt Masur conducting 2010 Teldec 15 Michael Gandolfi From the Institutes of Groove Boston Modern Orchestra Project Gil Rose conducting 2013 BMOP sound 16 Alan Hovhanes Exile Symphony Boston Modern Orchestra Project Gil Rose conducting 2011 BMOP sound 17 Elliott Schwartz Voyager Five Works for Orchestra New England Conservatory Honors Orchestra Richard Hoenich conducting 2004 Albany 18 Michael Colgrass Deja Vu Works for Wind Orchestra New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble Charles Peltz conducting 2003 Mode Records 19 Donald Martino Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra New England Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Richard Hoenich conducting 1998 New World Records 20 Hollywood Dreams Hollywood Bowl Orchestra John Mauceri conducting 1991 Philips 21 References Edit Kenneth Radnofsky New England Conservatory Retrieved 2016 06 02 RCEditions RadnofskyCouperEDITIONS Retrieved 2016 06 02 Putting Man on the Moon www aljazeera com Retrieved 2016 06 02 RCEditions RadnofskyCouperEDITIONS Retrieved 2016 06 02 Eichler Jeremy 2008 09 25 Levine returns to open BSO season Boston com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Eichler Jeremy 2008 01 04 Ringing in the year with orchestral chestnuts Boston com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Giuliano Charles Steven Spielberg Joins John Williams at Tanglewood Berkshire Fine Arts www berkshirefinearts com Retrieved 2016 06 03 a b Tommasini Anthony 1995 12 02 43 Premieres for One Work The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2016 06 03 Bill Jennifer Corl 2007 01 01 World wide Concurrent Premieres and Commissioning Fund Inc A History of the Non profit Commissioning Organization Boston University ISBN 9780542960710 KNOCKOUT CONCERTO FROM SCHULLER pqasb pqarchiver com Retrieved 2016 06 03 WIND CONCERT COMPELS ENLIGHTENS pqasb pqarchiver com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Weininger David 2007 01 19 With new Fantasia composer enjoying a cosmic time Boston com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Barron James 1996 01 14 January 7 13 A Sax Craze Inspired by The Simpsons The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2016 06 03 Amram Ensemble Biography InstantEncore www instantencore com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Erato Warner Classics Kurt Masur Debussy amp Ravel Orchestral works Warner Classics Retrieved 2016 06 02 Michael Gandolfi From the Institutes of Groove BMOP www bmop org Retrieved 2016 06 03 Alan Hovhaness Exile Symphony BMOP www bmop org Retrieved 2016 06 02 Albany Records Voyager Five Works for Orchestra www albanyrecords com Retrieved 2016 06 03 Michael Colgrass Gunther Schuller Deja vu Works for Wind Orchestra www moderecords com Retrieved 2016 06 03 New World Records Album Details www newworldrecords org Retrieved 2016 06 02 Hollywood Dreams Hollywood Bowl Orchestra John Mauceri Releases AllMusic AllMusic Retrieved 2016 06 02 External links EditKenneth Radnofsky official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kenneth Radnofsky amp oldid 1118819346, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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