Entertainment, Education and Demonstration
Kara Dahl Russell performs a work composed for the left hand alone. In 1900, Mexican composer Manuel Ponce composed this work inspired by, and in honor of Mexican sculptor Jesús Fructuoso Contreras Chávez, who has been called the most "representative sculptor of late 19th century Mexico". After the sculptor had to have his right hand amputated (due to complications from mistreated cancer), he went on to complete in 1898 his work "Malgre Tout (Nevertheless / In Spite of Everything)."
I want to thank concert pianist Ivan Ilic for inspiring me to seek out and perform works for the left hand alone, and his kindness, encouragement and supportive words. His performance of Godowsky's transcriptions of Chopin works for the left hand alone are inspiring. In addition to his acclaimed concert career, he is also a brilliant researcher, writer and conservator of forgotten or rarely played work. I encourage you to explore his youtube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/IvanCDGvideos/videos
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Kara Dahl Russell is a regularly performing professional harpist, singer and teacher. She is Adjunct Professor of Harp at Salisbury University and also teaches harp and cello privately. She was a performer/presenter at the 2021 Christopher Newport Harp Festival, and has been awarded a 2021 grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Kara is a professional union actress, stage, tv, and film, and has garnered a write-in Helen Hayes Nomination for her direction of a straight play that incorporated dance sequences. Kara is also a professional host, researching, writing, and presenting "Pre-Concert Lectures." For 6 years, Kara was a full time Classical Music Program Director and host at an NPR affiliate station. During this time, she achieved the rarity of winning 3 Associated Press "Specialty Reporting" awards for series on Classical Music.
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www.karadahlrussell.com
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