Local violinist wins at international competition
Local composer and celebrated violinist Richard Altenbach's composition, “The Jester’s Waltz,” has won second prize in the International Golden Key Piano Composition Competition. He will travel to Vienna in July to receive his diploma and winner’s medal and hear his piece performed by renowned virtuoso concert pianist Anna Leyerer at the World Composers’ Recital.
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Richard Altenbach is seen with his violin during a performance four years ago.
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A celebrated violinist who serves as a faculty member at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has even more reason to celebrate.
Richard Altenbach, an A-list Hollywood recording musician, won second prize in the International Golden Key Piano Composition Competition for "The Jester’s Waltz." He will travel to Vienna in July to receive his diploma and winner’s medal and to hear his piece performed by Anna Leyerer, a renowned virtuoso concert pianist, at the World Composers’ Recital.
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