Tomorrow night, Friday, June 19, I will be playing piano at the Janesville Armory starting at 6 pm. Armory has become a regular venue for me, and I hope that you help me out in supporting this great restaurant. And besides, they have great food, so how difficult cold it be? Hope to see you there! Here are the Armory's contact info:
10 S High St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 741-7400
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
New music videos
It's been a while since I've had the time to put together new videos of my music, but here are two new ones for your enjoyment.
The first one is called "Flight". It includes pictures I took on my last flight to San Francisco and is set to my composition "Valentina".
The second video is a selection of the photographs of my family taken right before and after we came to the United States in 1988. It is set to my composition called "Moving Forward". You may also recognize the music, as it is the theme to my telelvision program "Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin".
The first one is called "Flight". It includes pictures I took on my last flight to San Francisco and is set to my composition "Valentina".
The second video is a selection of the photographs of my family taken right before and after we came to the United States in 1988. It is set to my composition called "Moving Forward". You may also recognize the music, as it is the theme to my telelvision program "Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin".
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Listener Review
Review of Yuri Rashkin Piano Originals
Whether I am swinging in my hammock or gripping a steering wheel, Yuri’s piano music carries me along to a serene place where I can escape the stresses of everyday life. I put Yuri’s music on and the world around me seems to melt away. I find it easy to get lost in the dancing composition of musical energy.
Yuri’s music flows from the heart, a perfect mix between playfulness, elegance, and deep emotion. This CD holds several soft graceful harmonies to engage you in those quiet moments of reflection. You can expect vast beautiful comfort and relaxation without the dissonance or heavy energy that some piano compositions hold. Two of my absolute favorite tracks for pure peace and grace are Delusions of Grandeur and Valentina.
Yuri Rashkin’s Piano Originals is a warm and wonderful collection of 15 entertaining pieces of work. Pop in this CD and prepare yourself for something delightful.
Review by Lori Frison, Mind/Body Health and Wellness Coach
Whether I am swinging in my hammock or gripping a steering wheel, Yuri’s piano music carries me along to a serene place where I can escape the stresses of everyday life. I put Yuri’s music on and the world around me seems to melt away. I find it easy to get lost in the dancing composition of musical energy.
Yuri’s music flows from the heart, a perfect mix between playfulness, elegance, and deep emotion. This CD holds several soft graceful harmonies to engage you in those quiet moments of reflection. You can expect vast beautiful comfort and relaxation without the dissonance or heavy energy that some piano compositions hold. Two of my absolute favorite tracks for pure peace and grace are Delusions of Grandeur and Valentina.
Yuri Rashkin’s Piano Originals is a warm and wonderful collection of 15 entertaining pieces of work. Pop in this CD and prepare yourself for something delightful.
Review by Lori Frison, Mind/Body Health and Wellness Coach
Monday, May 11, 2009
Yuri's Music Update: Janesville Armory and Name That Tune
This week I will be performing on Friday, May 15 at the Janesville Armory. Who knows, with this great weather, this may be an outdoor concert!
NEW DEVELOPMENT: Introducing NAME THAT TUNE!!
A classic game concept done in my own original style. The audience is invited to take notes as I play the medley of some excellent and popular songs and melodies. The medleys are organized chronologically: The best of the 50s, 60s, Jazz, Broadway, and so on. At the end of each medley, I announce the songs that were just performed. The winner receives a copy of my CD. So far the best score for an hour-long game is "38". Can you beat it? This program is available for private parties or gatherings. Want to schedule an affordable and memorable entertainment for your group? Call or email me!
The next Discover Janesville program, featuring interviews with Nick Fitzgerald, Pam Van Brocklin and Kay and Neil Deupree is scheduled to air on JATV Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17 at 1 & 6 pm. You can also see the interviews at www.DiscoverJanesville.com
This Thursday, May 14, I will be serving as one of the judges for Janesville Got Talent, to be held at the Janesville Senior Center. From what I hear, it should be a great show. Can we hope to see the next Susan Boyle?
My CDs “Piano Originals” and “Moving Forward” are now available at the following venues:
CoDo’s Coffee
Hedberg Public Library
Gathering Place in Milton
Fairview Florist
Cannova's restaurant in Freeport, IL
and now also at the B23 Gallery in Fish Creek, WI!
CDs are also available for sale at my performances.
Interested in piano lessons? Call me at 608-754-2424. First lesson is free!
Looking for musical entertainment for your function? Call me!
NEW DEVELOPMENT: Introducing NAME THAT TUNE!!
A classic game concept done in my own original style. The audience is invited to take notes as I play the medley of some excellent and popular songs and melodies. The medleys are organized chronologically: The best of the 50s, 60s, Jazz, Broadway, and so on. At the end of each medley, I announce the songs that were just performed. The winner receives a copy of my CD. So far the best score for an hour-long game is "38". Can you beat it? This program is available for private parties or gatherings. Want to schedule an affordable and memorable entertainment for your group? Call or email me!
The next Discover Janesville program, featuring interviews with Nick Fitzgerald, Pam Van Brocklin and Kay and Neil Deupree is scheduled to air on JATV Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17 at 1 & 6 pm. You can also see the interviews at www.DiscoverJanesville.com
This Thursday, May 14, I will be serving as one of the judges for Janesville Got Talent, to be held at the Janesville Senior Center. From what I hear, it should be a great show. Can we hope to see the next Susan Boyle?
My CDs “Piano Originals” and “Moving Forward” are now available at the following venues:
CoDo’s Coffee
Hedberg Public Library
Gathering Place in Milton
Fairview Florist
Cannova's restaurant in Freeport, IL
and now also at the B23 Gallery in Fish Creek, WI!
CDs are also available for sale at my performances.
Interested in piano lessons? Call me at 608-754-2424. First lesson is free!
Looking for musical entertainment for your function? Call me!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Previous Projects - Working with Zoya Maslak
In the past, I have worked on several animation projects with Zoya Maslak, an accomplished animator in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Here are some of the projects I have scored for Zoya.
Screensaver for the Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002 featuring the mascots. Was available for download from the official website of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympics. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
Animation by Zoya Maslak based on paintings by Vassily Kandinsky. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
A project done to illustrate the function of the G protein. Animation by Zoya Maslak. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
Here are some of the projects I have scored for Zoya.
Screensaver for the Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002 featuring the mascots. Was available for download from the official website of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympics. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
Animation by Zoya Maslak based on paintings by Vassily Kandinsky. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
A project done to illustrate the function of the G protein. Animation by Zoya Maslak. Original music by Yuri Rashkin
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Looking for reviews
I am looking to put reviews of my music on this website, and who would be better suited to write a review than you, the listener! So, if you have one of my CDs, or if you heard me play live or on the internet, please let me know what you think. You can leave a comment here, or you can email it to me. Thank you.
Yuri's Music Update: Codos, Armory and Metropolitan
This is shaping up to be a busy week:
Thursday, April 9 - from 8 until 10 pm I will be playing at Codo's
Friday April 10 - from 6 until 9 pm I will be at the Janesville Armory
Sunday April 12 - I will be playing from 10 until 1 at the Metropolitan for the Easter Sunday Brunch.
All dates are in Janesville.
Thursday, April 9 - from 8 until 10 pm I will be playing at Codo's
Friday April 10 - from 6 until 9 pm I will be at the Janesville Armory
Sunday April 12 - I will be playing from 10 until 1 at the Metropolitan for the Easter Sunday Brunch.
All dates are in Janesville.
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