Dr. William Schimmel’s new work: “Liszt: Vision and
Transformation for Accordion and Piano” had its world
premiere at Mannes College of Music. Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig
was the Pianist and Dr. Schimmel on the Accordion.

Also on the same program which took place on January 23
were two encore which also happened to be world premieres: “Rain in the Gardens” and “Air for the C scale” both composed by Dr. Schimmel.

On February 15, Dr. Schimmel will premiere his new work, “Max to Max for Accordion and Strings” with the North South Consonance Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz. This event will take place at Christ and St. Stephen’s Church in Manhattan.

Dr. Schimmel is featured in the new film, “The Humbling” starring Al Pacino. The film was directed by Barry Levinson and the music was composed by Marcelo Zarvos. This is Dr. Schimmel’s third collaboration with Marcelo Zarvos, the first being “The Beaver” starring Mel Gibson directed by Jodie Foster, the second being “Ray Donovan”, the TV series starring Lev Schreiber.

For further information: billschimmel@billschimmel.com