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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.
Atcheson was the winner of the first Julliard Organ
Competition and subsequently gave the premiere performance on the new pipe
organ in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Of that event, The New York
Times wrote, "Atcheson played with remarkable brio, and through the
incisiveness and unflagging energy of his performance, made the music
sound almost better than it is."
Atcheson’s recording career began following his New
York debut on both piano and organ at Lincoln Center. He has recorded a
total of 12 albums featuring classical music as well as his unique
arrangements of sacred and popular music.
He recorded first with WORD Records, then with VOX and
POLYGRAM Records, and is currently under contract with RCA Records. His
RCA releases have been featured in an extensive national television
promotion, seen by millions, in which Atcheson appears playing various
selections from the recording.
Atcheson has played six concerts at Carnegie Hall. He
is listed on the distinguished international roster of Steinway Artists.
Atcheson has performed for such artists as Mick Jagger, Phil Collins,
James Taylor and Diana Ross. His heavy concert schedule has taken him to
five continents, including performances at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
and Blenheim Palace, England. He has mad much-acclaimed piano debuts in
Sydney, Australia; Jerusalem, Israel; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Lyon,
France. Atcheson made his piano debut at Salle Gaveau in Paris in April
2002 and has since returned to Paris, twice, to play at the American
Embassy. He performed his sixth concert at Carnegie Hall on November 14,
2002.
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