Rudy Atwood -- Piano Dedication Concert

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Rudy Atwood -- Piano Dedication Concert


	Price: $15.95 Availability: In Stock Product#: Rudy7-CD Format: CD Released: 2006 Label: Christian Heritage Media Description: Live concert program from Brethren High School in Paramount, California on November 6, 1962. Total Playing Time: 58:08 Other Titles by Rudy Atwood 1. Christmas With Rudy Atwood 2. Piano Solos (Volume 1) 3. Piano Solos (Volume 2) 4. Piano Solos (Volume 3) 5. Heavenly Sunshine 6. Live In Concert

This recording is listed under: Piano

Songs Included On This CD
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1. Scripture Reading--Wes Hardy (0:48)
2. Piano Dedication--Carleda Hutton (2:25)
3. Introduction--Wes Harty (1:23)
4. Opening Remarks--Rudy Atwood (3:03)
5. Come Thou Fount (3:05)
6. When They Ring Those Golden Bells (3:28)
7. It Is Well With My Soul (2:27)
8. Song Introductions--Rudy Atwood (0:45)
9. Like A River Glorious (2:12)
10. In The Garden (2:56)
11. My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me (2:57)
12. Classical Song Introductions--Rudy Atwood (1:06)
13. Nocturne In E Flat by Chopin (4:45)
14. Mald With The Flaxen Hair by Debussy (2:13)
15. Evening In Seville by Nelman (3:07)
16. Final Song Introductions--Rudy Atwood (0:44)
17. Guide Me O Thou Jehovah (2:01)
18. Flee As A Bird (3:29)
19. Whispering Hope (3:00)
20. When I Survey (3:03)
21. Rudy's Closing Remarks (8:54)

Here's what's inside the CD cover

The date was November 6, 1962. Brethren High School in Paramount, California had just finished their fund raiser to purchase a new piano for the music department. Heading up the drive was their long time choral director, Carleda Hutton. The decision was made to purchase a new 7 foot Baldwin Grand Piano, for the total sum of $3,651 (in 1962 dollars). The dedication concert was planned and Rudy Atwood was selected to play this fine instrument.

Rudy was no stranger to gospel music nor the great classics. He gained fame as the pianist on the international radio broadcast The Old Fashioned Revival Hour with Dr. Charles E. Fuller. His music was one of its most popular features. Rudy's unique, original piano stylings have inspired thousands of church pianists around the world. His recordings and piano arrangements are still popular today with young and old alike. This is also the earliest of Rudy's recorded concerts, pre-dating the others by about 26 years. It is the only one where he preaches a short sermon. Rudy's unique sense of humor comes through during his opening remarks and as he introduces some of his numbers.

This rare live performance is the only known recording in which Rudy plays classical selections in addition to his usual sacred repertoire. Here is Rudy Atwood at his best during the height of his career, and a candid look into one of his seldom recorded performances.