The performer writes, “The Dances of the Diaspora are a set of pieces by composers who are foreign born and live in the United States. Each composer represents a different culture. I commissioned each of these composers to write a piece of music in a dance rhythm that would reflect their native cultures.”
Robert Phillips has brought his brilliant interpretations to a diverse range of venues – from traditional concert halls including New York’s prestigious Town Hall, and Lincoln Center to jazz nightclubs. His performance at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall was sold out. Robert is also regularly featured as a conductor and as a soloist at the Chamber Art Madrid festival in Spain. In addition to the standard repertory, Robert performs his own compositions, and has premiered works by three-time Pulitzer nominee, Frank Brazinski, Eric Ross, Alfred Giusto, and Meyer Kupferman, as well as a concerto by three-time Grammy winner, Michael Colina. After retiring from his positions as the guitar instructor at the Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, and as professor of guitar at Southeastern University, Phillips has concentrated his efforts on composing.
Dr. Phillips is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Hofstra University’s George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, and of a Japan Fulbright.
Track List
Ten Miniatures by Robert Phillips
2. Homage to Erik Satie
3. Allegretto (listen below)
Dances of the Diaspora