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Rick Sowash (b. 1950) claims
to be the only American composer of classical music ever elected
to a public office — he served four years as a County
Commissioner in his native Richland County, Ohio. Unlike most
composers, Sowash has not sought an academic or commercial
career in music. Following the example of Charles Ives, Sowash
chose to retain his art as a passionate avocation, earning
most of his living in non-musical ways. He has been a politician,
theatre manager, radio broadcaster, and innkeeper. He is the
author of two books: Rispsnorting Whoppers: Humor from America’s
Heartland and Heroes of Ohio: 23 True Tales of Courage and
Character. He is a member of ASCAP, both as a composer and
publisher. Many of his 200+ works are published, performed
and broadcast around the world. Today Sowash lives in Cincinnati
with his wife Jo (whom he wed in 1972), their daughter Shenandoah
and son John Chapman. more...
The following CDs are currently available:
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Sanctuary at 3AM
"Even at this late hour, ...we
can return to the sanctuary of G major and g minor and
take refuge in a slow, sad tune." more... |
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Enchantement d'avril (Enchantment
of April)
Three Trios for Clarinet, Cello and Piano. Published
in France by Trio les Gavottes. more... |
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Eroica
The subject matter of this trio is the courage
of those who are afraid, who almost lose their way, but
persist despite their fears and finally prevail. more... |
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A Portrait at 50
The first CD the composer personally supervised
and privately produced. more... |
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The Four Piano Trios
Four piano trios recorded by The Mirecourt Trio,
including "Four Seasons in Bellville." more... |
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Chamber Music with Clarinet
Three chamber works superbly recorded, featuring
clarinetist Craig Olzenak and The Mirecourt Trio. more... |
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Music for the Appalachian Trail
includes Rick Sowash's Fantasia on 'Shenandoah'
for string quartet. more... |
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20th Century Harpsichord Music,
Vol. 1
includes Rick Sowash's works: "The Unicorn" and "Theme
with 6 Variations." more... |
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Free MP3 Downloads
Download "Three
American Perennials " for
Woodwind Quintet, recorded live by the Capital Winds
Quintet.
Download "Four
Seasons in Bellville.: Spring" from the CD, "The
Four Piano Trios."
Download "Daweswood
Suite: The Blossom" from from the CD, "Chamber Music
with Clarinet."
Download "Fantasia
on Shenandoah" from the CD, "Music
for the Appalachian Trail."
Download "A little
Breakfast Music: Orange Juice" from "A Portrait
at 50."
Download "Sunny Days:
Vivo" from
the CD, "Eroica."
Download "Enchantment
of April: Allegretto" from
the CD, "Enchantement d'avril."
Download "Sanctuary
at 3am" from
the CD, "Sanctuary at 3am."
Order online
The Sowash Store. Buy
CDs and Scores online. Make secure credit card purchases.
CELLO RHAPSODY:
Cellist Terry King and the Monroe (Louisiana) Symphony Orchestra
under the direction of Bruce Chamberlain performed the world
premiere on October 4, 1998 of Rick's Sowash rhapsody for
cello and orchestra, entitled "World
Enough and Time." Follow this link for more information
and to hear the entire Rhapsody in Shockwave streaming audio.
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