Randall Atcheson
Randall Atcheson | |
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| Birth name | Randall Atcheson |
| Born | October 15, 1951 Selma, Alabama |
| Origin | Maplesville, Alabama |
| Genres | Classical, gospel, popular, patriotic |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, organ |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Windham Hill Records, Word Records, Vox Records, Polygram, RCA Records |
Randall Atcheson is an American concert pianist.
Life and career
Randall Atcheson, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, was raised in Maplesville, Alabama and Clanton, Alabama.[1] He began studying piano at the age of six and added the organ at the age of nine. By the time he was 12 years old, he was enrolled in the Samford University School of Music in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1971, Atcheson transferred to New York city's Juilliard School where he went on to become the first student allowed to pursue and receive simultaneous degrees in piano and organ performance.[1] He made his New York public performance debut at the Juilliard's Alice Tully Hall playing both instruments.[2]
In the course of his career, Atcheson has performed at major venues internationally, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Salle Gaveau and the American Embassy in Paris, France, Blenheim Palace in England,[3] as well as 10 performances at Carnegie Hall.[3][4]
Atcheson was named a Steinway Artist in 1991.[4]
Discography
| Release Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1991 | Ivory Christmas | Polygram Records |
| October 23, 1997 | Christmas by Candlelight | RCA Records |
| January 9, 2001 | Great Piano Romance | Windham Hill Records |
| May 23, 2001 | Piano Healing: Romance Film Collection | Windham Hill Records |
References
- ^ a b Alabama Music Hall of Fame, "Alabama Music Hall of Fame Achiever – Randall Atcheson" Retrieved November 18, 2010
- ^ Bernard Holland. ""MUSIC: DEBUTS IN REVIEW; Randall Atcheson Plays On Organ and Piano", April 5, 1981, The New York Times, Retrieved November 18, 2010
- ^ a b Newington-Cropsey Foundation, "Randall Atcheson" Retrieved November 18, 2010
- ^ a b Staff Reports, Atcheson plays 10th Carnegie Hall concert, November 17, 2010, "The Clanton Advertiser", Retrieved November 18, 2010