russell steinberg Archives

New Chamber Group Performs Piece Influenced by Shoah Experience

Roberto Loiederman May 22, 2019

Composer makes new music to honor mentors, friends

Rick Schultz April 23, 2014

As a baby boomer, composer Russell Steinberg has lived long enough to see admired mentors and friends pass away.

Calendar: April 26 to May 2

Laura Donney April 23, 2014

It’s the world premiere of the composer’s new piece, “Cosmic Dust.” Steinberg, who received a doctorate in music from Harvard, currently serves as artistic director of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra and is winner of an ASCAPLUS Award and Gold Medal Jury’s Choice at the Park City Film Music Festival.

Classical Musicians’ Volume Decreases

Beverly Gray March 9, 2006

There was a time when Jews dominated the ranks of American orchestras, and superstars like Leonard Bernstein and Isaac Stern were musical ambassadors to the world. The fact that today\’s master Jewish musicians tend to have proteges with names like Yo Yo Ma, Kyung-Wha Chung and Lang Lang is one hint that for many Jews, classical music is no longer a top priority.