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Randall Atcheson is the epitome of a musical
Renaissance man. His gift of communicating the
beauty of music in various forms has led to a
decidedly versatile career as a much sought
after artist in the classics as well as in pop
and the sacred repertoire. This versatility was
evidenced early in life when he was recognized
as a prodigy on both piano and organ. His
university-level piano instruction began at age
12. He later became the only student in the
history of The Julliard School ever allowed to
pursue, and receive, simultaneous degrees in
piano and organ performance.
In 1975, Atcheson, then 23, won first place in
Julliard’s organ competition and a coveted sole
appearance with the Julliard Orchestra at
Lincoln Center. In the first public
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pipe organ in Alice
Tully Hall, Atcheson played a rarely heard
Hindemith concerto, causing the New York Times
to rave: “The incisiveness and unflagging energy
of his performance made the piece sound almost
more significant than it is.”
Atcheson has charmed audiences
throughout the world and played for President
and Mrs. Bush. He has performed for such artists
as Mick Jagger, Kathy Lee Gifford, Phil Collins,
James Taylor, and Diana Ross. When Atcheson
performs there is no distinction between
“classical” and “pop” or “great” and “light”
music. With an extraordinary gift that he
openly credits to his creator, he raises
well-crafted music to the level of greatness,
and he takes masterpieces and makes them
unforgettable.
This year, Atcheson will play his
tenth concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday,
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