Igor Raykhelson Information

Between 2005 and 2010, Igor Raykhelson created new compositions standing out significantly in his creative approach. Among them: the Cello Concerto dedicated to A. Kniazev, an outstanding musician, for the first time performed in Moscow in April, 2011; the Concerto for the Clarinet and symphony orchestra; the Piano Trio in B Minor. In the summer of 2010, at the concert dedicated to the anniversary of the New Russia symphony orchestra, the musician presented his new composition called "Confession" for the soloist and viola - a moving and truly sincere piece. I.Raykhelson actively continues performing on tours, being a permanent guest of such festivals as: the Elba Music Festival, Italy; the Bahamas Music Festival; the Niagara Falls Music Festival, New York; Festivals in Sochi, Yaroslavl, Minsk and Moscow. Besides, Igor regularly participates in the Montpelier Music Festival, France; the Jazz Festivals organized by I. Butman and the Classics on the Mountain Chamber Music Festival. In June 2011, a new annual festival, "Music Nights in Benelux", organized and initiated by Igor Raykhelson, was opened with its first concert. This festival is presented by the "Kaplya" music studio, founded by Igor. This studio is meant to become a kind of cultural center aimed to educate children and their parents and nurture their taste in music and other forms of arts. The composer's works are published by the leading international publishing houses Alphonse Leduc. The works composed by I. Raykhelson are recorded and distributed by the Toccata Classics studio, England and Impromptu Productions Inc, New York. In the near future the Toccata Classic is planning to release a CD with the Violin and Viola Concertos by I. Raykhelson. The composer is also cooperating with Sarfati, a major music agency located in Paris. At present Igor is moving forward with his successful career of a composer. The maestro's success is guaranteed by his fine artistic flair, lyrical and melodious music, as well as solicitous treatment of the musical ...