Stories From My Favorite Planet
Performed by Mitchell Newman, violinist and Russell Steinberg, composer/pianist
Text by the late Daniel Pearl
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
$20 members/$25 nonmembers
Call (858) 454-5872 to reserve

Daniel Pearl

The Daniel Pearl Foundation proudly sponsors a series of concerts featuring Russell Steinberg's musical tribute to the late journalist Daniel Pearl, performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist Mitchell Newman and composer/pianist Russell Steinberg, Ph.D. The work intertwines readings from five of Daniel's articles published in At Home in the World: Collected Writings from the Wall Street Journal, into a music tapestry that portrays Daniel's compassion, as well as his sense of the ridiculous. Articles are combined with a visual slideshow that alternates with musical reflections for the violin and piano duo. Portions of the proceeds go directly to the Daniel Pearl Foundation to further its mission to promote cross-cultural understanding through journalism, music, and innovative communications.

Violinist Mitchell Newman is a native of Los Angeles and joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1987. Newman is a regular participant in the Philharmonic's Chamber Music Society and Green Umbrella series. Newman also performs with the Grammy-winning Southwest Chamber Music, and will join them on their 2007 tour to Mexico.

Composer, conductor, and performer Russell Steinberg receievd a Ph.D. in Music from Harvard University, an M.M. from the New England Conservatory, and B.A. from UCLA. Steinberg is Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra and is a popular speaker for the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Upbeat Live pre-concert events.