2006-11-11: Cappella Gloriana    

San Diego's professional chamber choir Cappella Gloriana premiered a Carol Worthey work for chamber choir in a concert in Encinitas where the group recently was named “Ensemble in Residence” at St. Andrew the Apostle Episcopal Church.

The concert was made possible in part by The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, a Community Grant from the City of Encinitas and the UCSD Department of Music.

Carol Worthey's work, "Gloria in Excelsis Deo (II)" received its world premere. This work was a finalist in the ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Composition Competition in 2004.

Other works on the program featured composers Judith Lang Zaimont, Lily Barmor Rose, Paul Halley, David Heetderks, Nathan J. Stumpff and Stephen Sturk.

Cappella Gloriana has a ten-year record of performing, commissioning, premiering and recording new choral works, as well as presenting the finest choral music of six centuries. Stephen Sturk, Director of Music at St. Andrew's and co-artistic director Virginia Sublett, an assistant professor of music at North Dakota State University, formed Cappella Gloriana in 1996.

2006-10-12: Mu Phi Epsilon Meeting    

Carol Worthey gave a presentation to the Los Angeles chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon discussing the challenges of her dual careers of Composer and Artist. Carol displayed two of her most recent art works, Musical Mermaid and From The Ashes, Rebirth and their relation to her compositions by playing excerpts from several of her compositions.

Her presentation was very well received by all present.

Four other Mu Phi's, Alex Shapiro, Adrienne Albert, Mary Lou Newmark and Sister Celia (who just released her first CD which she produced and compsed) also gave excellent presentations of their works at the meeting.

2006-10-08: NACUSA Concert    

The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Composers USA presented a concert of "Music by Los Angeles Composers for Double Bass and Electric Violin" featuring Tom Peters, Double Bass and Mary Lou Newmark, Electric Violin at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium in the Santa Monica Public Library.

Carol Worthey had a new work "Encounters: Grandpa Reminisces" for Double Bass performed by Tom Peters. The work is part of several suites of music, each for a solo instrument entitled: "Chance Encounters in the Park" where each instrument represents a specific character one might encounter on a walk in a park. While each piece from each suite stands alone, several instruments may combine to form contrapuntal chamber pieces, duos, trios, quartets and quintets.

Other works performed at the concert were "Identity Matrix", "The Forgotten and the Free", and "Full Moon", by Mary Lou Newmark, "Bass-ics!" by Deon Nielsen Price, "Love Song for a Daughter" by Jeannie Pool, "Long After Midnight" by Robert Bowen, and "Sauntering This Way" by Marshall Bialosky.

2006-09-10: Afternoon Soirée    

It was a beautiful, warm and sunny afternoon in Santa Monica when Alice Pero opened a charming afternoon soirée by performing the three-part "Fantasy No. 6 in D Minor" for solo flute by Georg Philipp Telemann.

Next, Alice Pero and Carol Worthey performed a new adaptation for flute and piano of Carol's "An Iridescent Splash In Liquid Time" (originally written for Flute, Viola and Harp and performed by The Debussy Trio). Alice is a renowned poet as well as an accomplished flutist and many of her poetical and musical friends attended to help celebrate the anniversary of her birth. The audience loved the work and warmly responded with a standing ovation.

Concert pianist Sylvie Ollivier then displayed her virtuosic talent with a moving performance of the "Etude Opus 25, No. 1" by Frederic Chopin.

To conclude the event, Sylvie was joined by Alice for the "Sonata in D Major, Opus 94" by Sergei Prokofiev, a challenging work executed flawlessly, earning another well deserved standing ovation.

2006-06-25: NACUSA Concert    

The National Association of Composers USA (NACUSA) Los Angeles Chapter presented a Recital of New Vocal Music by members of NACUSA at the Culver City Presbyterian Church in Culver City. Featured performers on this concert included:
          Keiko Clark - soprano,
          Malesha Jessie - mezzo-soprano and
          Jenni Brandon - mezzo-soprano.
The piano accompanists included:
         James Woodward,
         David Clemensen,
         Deon Price and
          David Zea.

Carol Worthey's song "the wind has blown the rain away and blown" from the song cycle
"the petal of somewhere", words by E. E. Cummings, music by Carol Worthey was premiered.

Here is what Carol has to say about this work:

   "The day after JFK was assassinated, I tearfully opened a poetry book to this exact poem and immediately began to sing. I took the melody to Vincent Persichetti who encouraged me to compose an unaccompanied song cycle using the piquant words of his favorite poet. In 1995 and 2003 I fleshed out the songs with piano, quite a compositional challenge. In this song the piano creates a surge of wind to echo the wailing vocal, with jazz-infused punctuations that reflect a 'beat poetry' feel. In 2004 'the petal of somewhere' cycle was a Finalist in the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) 'Search for New Music', Miriam Gideon Prize."

Featured also were the works of other NACUSA composers: The Earth Remembers by Howard Quilling, Poem by Nancy Edwards; So Let Me Seem from Mignon by Matthew Hetz, Poem by Goethe; Melancholy Moon by Bonnie Ruth Janofsky, Lyrics by Mitchell Glaser; listen, beloved by David S. Lefkowitz, Poems by E. E. Cummings; Echoes by David Zea,; 'Tis Time, I think, by Wenlock Town by David Zea, Poem by A. E. Housman; Selections from Cartoonland by Deon Nielsen Price; Songs for Unity by Dwight Banks, Text by Abdu'l Baha'; A Reflection by David MacMurray, Poem by Robert Nathan; Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by David MacMurray, Poem by Robert Frost; Two Songs by James Woodward, Poems by Edgar Allen Poe; 2 Love Songs from Eight by Emily by Margaret Meier, Poems by Emily Dickinson; Imperceptible by Jenni Brandon, Poems translated by Kenneth Rexroth; and Two Songs by Adrienne Albert, Poems by Jenny Joseph.

Jeannie Pool captured her impressions of Carol's work in a review entitled Art Song is Alive and Well in Los Angeles for Composer USA, Vol. 12, No.3 where she stated:

   "Carol Worthey's composing of A wind has blown the rain away and blown, based on an e.e. cummings' poem, began the day after JFK's assassination as an unaccompanied solo song, and continued in 1995 and 2003. The cycle from which this song comes, 'the petal of somewhere,' was a finalist in the IAWM 'Search for New Music,' Miriam Gideon Prize in 2004. The song was beautifully sung by Malesha Jessie, accompanied by Clemensen, capturing the avant garde jazz feel of 'beat' poetry. Worthey captures the surge of the wind with the wailing vocal lines and repeated jazz-infused figure in the piano, and thereby captures a moment in time."

For those of you who were unable to attend, here is a recording of Carol's song as sung by mezzo-soprano Malesha Jessie with David Clemensen, pianist:

There was an excellent turn-out for the concert. Carol's work was well received by the audience and the other composers who were present. A reception immediately followed the concert where performers, composers and audience had the opportunity to exchange views.

2006-05-10: IAWM Congress    

The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) held a congress in Miami, Florida this month. The 2006 IAWM Congress focused on women's unique musical perspectives from around the world. The congress theme was: "Women in Music: Global Perspectives." The theme referred not only to ethnography and sociology, but also to broader artistic visions. In ComposerUSA Deon Nielsen Price (NACUSA's Los Angeles President) presented the following report:

"For several years, NACUSA has been affiliated with the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM). Several current and former NACUSA members participated in the very successful IAWM International Congress on Women in Music at Florida International University in Miami, May 10-13, 2006.

"NACUSA composers whose works were performed during the ten concerts included Maria Niederberger (TN): Soliloquy: 1841 Lives (Cindy's Lament), Paul Green, clarinet; The Canticles of Hieronymus, Margaret Mills, piano, and 5 Oceanic Preludes (#1 #2 #3), Daniel Venegas, piano; Hsaio-Lan Wang (Nat.): Hard-boiled Wonderland for video and digital music, Daniel Zajicek (images); Elizabeth Bell (EC): Perne in a Gyre, Lisa Cella, flute; E. Michael Richards, clarinet; Airi Yoshioka, violin; and a cellist; Deborah Kavasch (Nat.): The Fox and the Grapes, sung by the composer. Jeannie Pool (LA) presented her full-length documentary film: Peggy Gilbert and Her All-Girl Band, which included 36 minutes of Pool's original music.
"Deon Price (LA, TN, TX, EC) performed with Berkeley in the Price Duo Three-Piece Suite by Madeleine Dring and Tibet Scene and Zhaxi Island Rhapsody by Li Yiding. David Zea (LA) made an impressive display about his archival work on the music of Catherine Urner and her mentor Charles Koechlin. Carol Worthey (LA) as a member of the IAWM Board, moderated a lively panel discussion on the state of contemporary music by women in many parts of the world."

2006-03-26: Mu Phi Epsilon Concert    

For a special concert featuring Mu Phi Epsilon composers and performers from the Greater Los Angeles area, Carol Worthey was able to take the textures and harmonies of a work originally created for trio and transform them effectively into a duet (no mean compositional feat). "An Iridescent Splash in Liquid Time: Flute/Piano Version" was beautifully world-premiered by Flutist Tamara Chadima and Pianist Deborah Aitken before an enthusiastic audience! The Mu Phi Epsilon District Conference Morning Concert was organized by Professor David Champion and held at California State University Dominguez Hills and also featured works by Adrienne Albert, Deon Price and Alex Shapiro, among others.

Tamara Chadima and Deborah Aitken have since added Carol's amiable piece to their repertoire, performing it again at an April 2006 meeting of the Pacific Palisades Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon.

2006-01-28: A Choral Taste of LA    

This year, Los Angeles Master Chorale member Jim Raycroft, again presented and presided over "A Choral Taste of Los Angeles". With his endearing warmth and dedication he introduced each composer and encouraged the idea of commissions and performances for us all.

Carol is glad to support Jim's efforts and encourages all greater Los Angeles based singers and choral directors to back up his excellent work for next year's songfest. Participants not only get to sing through new works by the composers, but usually to keep copies as well. The gourmet lunch is always a hit following a heady morning of sight-singing in preparation for the afternoon session.

Go Jim go!!

2005-12-10: NACUSA Meeting    

Once again this year NACUSA President Deon Nielsen Price hosted a House Concert at her home in Culver City. Deon was pleased to announce the release of the new updated edition of her book: Accompanying Skills for Pianists which you can see her displaying in the picture.

Works by a number of NACUSA members were performed including a piano work written and performed by Carol Worthey.

'Snow Flurries' is a musical journey through a snow shower, from its sparkly beginnings to a whirlwind of snow and then full circle back to a few snowflakes. Having been raised in New England, Carol has created a mischevious ending:

"The snow has stopped and you're bundled up warm in your mittens to go outside... you open your door and snow falls on your face from the roof!"

Carol hopes to instill in its listeners the delight each of us should have in our own uniqueness (like snowflakes) and the spirit of play we can enjoy in each others' company!

As usual, Carol created a visual art work depicting this piece (which you see displayed in front of the piano in the picture to the left and you can see in detail here:

You can decide for yourself if you picture the same imagery by clicking on the sound icon below to listen to a full performance.

Attendees were treated to other composer's works as well, most performed by the composers themselves. Other composers / performers who delighted us with their compositions were: Marshall Bialosky (work performed by Peter Yates, guitar), Deon Neilsen Price (with her son, Berkeley Price, clarinet, the PRICE DUO), David Lefkowitz (work performed by Daniel Kessner, flute), Michael Glenn Williams piano, Jeannie Gayle Pool (work performed by the PRICE DUO), Charles Shatto (work performed by David Zea, piano), and Daniel Kessner bass and alto flute.

2005-10-28: Debussy Trio Concert I    

The world renowned Debussy Trio, Marcia Dickstein harp, Angela Wiegand flute, and David Walther viola, world premiered a new work by Carol Worthey in two concerts presented in conjunction with NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA) and the Loyola Marymount University and California State University (CSULB) Music Departments.

Carol's work, An Iridescent Splash in Liquid Time was inspired by the rich, glowing sonorities inherent in the instrumental blend of the Debussy Trio.

Here is what Carol has to say about the work:

"I wanted splashes of color and free flowing rhythm to take the listener on a magical excursion."

Featured also were the works of other NACUSA composers: Spirals on Light by Reena Esmail, Capriccio by Duane Tatro, Rage, Denial, Hope and Revertigo by David S. Lefkowitz, Doppler Effect by Adrienne Albert and A Two for One Trio by David Walther.

Carol's work was well received by the audience and the other composers who were all present.    A reception immediately followed the concert where performers, composers and audience had the opportunity to exchange views on the evening. A good time seems to have been had by all!

2005-08-12: Piano Commission    

Carol Worthey is pleased to announce the completion of a commission for Concert Pianist and Recording Artist Dr. Ruth Ann Galatas.

The work is a concert encore piano piece based upon the 60's Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong Motown Hit: 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'.

Here's what Dr. Galatas has to say about the work:

"Carol Worthey's dazzling transcription of 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' conjures up a smile but requires a challenging listen. Carol deftly compliments the Motown hit by embellishing its famous theme with enriched harmonies and surprising textures. She's taken a popular melody and put it in concert attire--a jewel of an encore!"

Ruth Ann will give the world premiere performance in an upcoming concert. Carol will publish the performance information as soon as it becomes available.

2005-01-22: A Choral Taste of LA    

"A Choral Taste of Los Angeles" on Saturday, January 22nd, 2005 happens to be one of those rare and special artistic events that can only happen in a major center of art. Contrary to snobby views of Los Angeles as a cultural desert, the talent that lives and works in this diverse city is amazing. Case in point: all nine composers at this choral sightsinging bash were uniquely their own selves and the variety of works presented was rich.

All the vocalists in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves heartily--and the gourmet lunch was delicious. Shawn Kirchner accompanied, revealing a stunning level of sightreading and artistic sensitivity to all the varied offerings of the day. Parker Emerson of Emerson Music worked hard for days to make xeroxes of all the works and put them into neat packets. Los Angeles Master Chorale member Jim Raycroft, who originated "A Choral Taste", presided over the event with an endearing warmth and dedication, introducing each composer and encouraging the idea of commissions and performances for us all. (I second the motion!)

Each composer presented more than one composition, but just to give you an idea of the enormous variety of works, here is a bit about each composer:

Sharon (pronounced Sha-Rohn) Farber thrilled us with her "Ashkina", a powerful major work premiered in Merkin hall, Kaufman Center, New York that incorporates evocative ethnic instruments. Another piece she presented, "My Beloved", was premiered in her native Israel in December 2004. Byron Adams conducted his moving and beautifully-crafted work "Three Epitaphs" with sensitivity and the polish of years of experience. Paul Gibson regaled us with the benefits of wine in his lively, jazz-flavored work "In vino veritas" and then proceeded to present deeply religious pieces. Eric Schmidt gave us "The Lord's Prayer", rhythmically utilizing the way people actually say those words as opposed to the artificial way the text is often set. Stephen Grimm took us on a "Summer Night" resplendent with soft chords and lush, colorful settings. The cheerful Cindy O'Connor belied her countenance by revealing a portrait of a morally bankrupt murderer in her pulsating musical theatre work "Crime". William Chapman's setting of "Shenandoah" was effectively lyrical and very appropriate for choirs across America. David O told us of how he created the surging evocation of "Many Waters" using the Biblical text that speaks of water as dangerous (as opposed to our modern concept of water as soothing)--then the Tsunamis occurred and he was shaken a bit and just now returning to complete the work.

Hard acts to follow: Carol Worthey was the final presenter. She conducted "Voices Golden on The Silver Wind" (organizer Jim Raycroft commented "It knocked my socks off!"). Then she guided the singers through "Gloria in Excelsis Deo", a gentle but powerful religious work with an unexpected and fresh chord sequence in the "Amen"--Alto Kim Switzer remarked that Carol's "courtesy accidentals" made the score easy to read--there was strong interest from some distinguished attendees to get this work and "Voices Golden" out to some professional choral directors for possible Premiere. Lastly, Carol conducted "In The Ancient Time" written in collaboration with New Age artist David Arkenstone, a magical evocation of long, long ago with a mix of Celtic sonorities and little touches of "dissonance" or spice. Carol is grateful for three superb soloists (all members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale) who assisted her in this final work, along with the choir--Stephen Grimm took on the Counter Tenor part and yet is a Bass in the Master Chorale--what a range. Marnie Mosiman sang the Soprano Solo, joined with fellow Master Chorale Soprano Phoebe Alexander at the end, and Kim Switzer sang the Alto Solo. Carol's works were very well-received. Sharon Farber described Carol's music as "beautiful and spiritual." Each of us left the beautiful Westwood United Methodist Church nourished in mind, body and spirit! Come next year.

2004-12-05: NACUSA Meeting    

On December 5th, NACUSA President Deon Nielsen Price hosted a meeting and House Concert at her lovely home in Culver City. Works by a number of Los Angeles Chapter members and Board members were performed including one by Carol Worthey. Carol's 'Cadence for Olivia' (click here) for flute and piano was given its premere performance by Daniel Kessner flute and Michael Glenn Williams piano. Both Daniel and Michael are chapter members and composers and performed some of their own compositions as well.

Other composer / performers who ventured out on that cool, rainy day to delight us with their compositions were: Mary Lou Newmark, Margaret S. Meier, David Rubenstein, Marshall Bialosky (works performed by Delores Stevens, piano), Deon Neilsen Price (with her son, Berkeley Price, clarinet, the PRICE DUO), Jeannie Gayle Pool and Adrienne Albert.

2004-11-22: Terezin Triptych    

Distinguished Cellist Joyce Geeting has recently commissioned a three-movement Cello-Piano Sonata called:

Terezin Triptych

Joyce plans to premiere the new work at St. Martin-in-The-Fields sometime in early Spring 2005.

This work has been conceived as a tribute to the sixtieth anniversary of the Liberation (1945) from Nazi concentration camps, among them the fortress/waystation at Theresienstadt (known today as Terezin). Terezin was remarkable for the number of Jewish artists, scholars and musicians held there, many of whom died at Terezin or were sent on to death camps such as Auschwitz. The cultural life maintained at Terezin in the face of abject cruelty and deprivation is a tribute to the power of the human spirit.

The term "triptych" generally refers to a Medieval or Renaissance painting or carving divided into three panels, the outer panels of which fold over the larger middle one. Similarly, in Terezin Triptych the stirring middle movement is the longest. The three movements are entitled:

Watch for details about the premiere of this powerful major addition to the cello/piano repertoire. After its premiere in 2005, the score will be available for purchase at our website store.

2004-11-04: New Fantasia Released    

Carol Worthey presented Master Pianist Maestro Mario Feninger the first signed copy of her newly revised piano work 'Fantasia'. Mario played 'Nocturne' (from the Continuum Suite here) on his European and Canadian/U.S. concert tour to enthusiastic audience response.

Originally written in 1975 and dedicated to Mario, the new score replaces the hand-written original. Corrections and notation changes make the new version a welcome update. Carol has the new 'Fantasia' score available on the website "store" page.

2004-10-10: Harbison / Upshaw Workshop at Carnegie Hall    

Carol Worthey and her husband Ray Korns, Worthgold Music's Executive Director, returned energized, inspired and super-informed from an amazing professional training workshop at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the John Harbison-Dawn Upshaw Workshop for Composers and Singers, presented by the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the American Music Center.

The brochure with its schedule of events is shown here.

The workshop presented a rare opportunity to see Harbison and Upshaw guide the rehearsals of four young composers with commissioned works created since May. All the singers and instrumentalists had phenomenal musicianship. There were other composers in the workshop also, and we all learned the ropes from top experts who are passionate about helping today's composers succeed.

Dedicated Lyn Liston from the American Music Center coordinated many of the events along with the hard-working and cordial staff of the prestigious Weill Institute. Lyn also gave a seminar on career promotional activities.

Carol enjoyed the opportunity to reminisce with brilliant John Harbison after many years and to catch up with each other. Meeting Dawn Upshaw was delightful --- her guidance was astute and warm. The Business Essentials seminar featured Entertainment Attorney James Kendrick with a wealth of data. The Better Score seminar was run by none other than the Librarian of The Metropolitan Opera, Bob Sutherland and veteran music prep expert, Bill Holab of Computer Music Services. Each and every event was full of practical, hard-to-find information.

A remarkable atmosphere of positive energy, practical know-how and total professionalism pervaded the entire workshop and all the attendees were very talented and friendly. Composer Adrienne Albert, President of Carol's Mu Phi Epsilon Los Angeles Alumni Chapter, was there from LA as well. All in all, as Adrienne put it, it was "the bargain of the century!"

2004-05-28: Kirche Birkenau    

Cellist Joyce Geeting and Pianist Norman Shetler gave a triumphant concert in Birkenau, Germany on May 28th. Two glowing critical reviews cite Carol's 'Elegy' as an intensely moving work and "the highlight of the evening". Joyce and Norman were given an instantaneous standing ovation with five call-back bows!

You can read the reviews in original German or the English translation by clicking on the flags below:

2004-04-18: Borders' Elegy Performance    

After opening with Seven Spanish Songs by Manuel de Falla, Cellist Joyce Geeting and Pianist Robert Sage performed Carol Worthey's 'Elegy' live in a well attended Sunday afternoon concert at Border's Books in Pasadena, California.

Following the performance, Carol spoke to the audience and answered questions regarding her work as well as highlighting elements of its thematic construction and related some of her personal challenges in producing the work.

This concert was part of the promotion of the release of the 'Soul Stirring' CD containing this twenty-three minute virtuosic work.

2004-02-25: Barnard College Alumnae Article    

There is an excellent mention of Carol Worthey and the release of the 'Soul Stirring' CD containing her twenty-three minute virtuoso Cello and Piano work 'Elegy' in the Columbia University / Barnard College alumnae magazine.

Carol is quite pleased with this acknowledgement and happy to be in touch with her old and new Barnard friends.

2004-02-14: ASI Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre    

Carol Worthey was Valentine's Day Music Director for the L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre production of "HE HAD TO MARRY THE GIRL" at Author Services, Inc. in the L. Ron Hubbard Gallery at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard just West of Mann's Chinese.

The reading was preceded by a special Valentine's Day performance by multi-platinum, grammy-award winning jazz musician CHICK COREA and his very talented wife, vocalist GAYLE MORAN. Chick had wonderful things to say about Carol's musical underscoring both prepared and improvised.

The company picture has the cast and special guests (from left to right): CAROL WORTHEY, JEFF POMERANTZ, KAREN BLACK, STEPHEN ECKELBERRY, GAYLE MORAN (COREA), CHICK COREA, JONI LABAQUI (ASI), and JAMES ANDRONICA.

2004-02-03: Bluegrass In Burbank    

Composer and colleague Sherry Hackney Cade celebrated the 1st birthday of her second child (Harrison Hackney Cade) by again creating a CD containing compositions from her friends as well as her own compositions. This year, Sherry selected 'bluegrass' as the style recalling her family's Kentucky roots.

Carol's composition: Bluegrass In Burbank Tonight for Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar and Bass was recorded by professional Hollywood studio musicians CANDY GIRARD Fiddle, TOM CORBETT Mandolin, BILL KNOPF Banjo, DAVID FERGUSON Guitar, and JOHN HATTON Bass at Randy Tobin's Theta Sound Studio.

The Studio performance was reprised several days later at the big birthday bash at Sherry's home. Carol loves to contribute to this great tradition!

2004-01-03: ASI Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre    

Opening the season for the new year, Carol Worthey was Music Director for the L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre production of "A SOUND INVESTMENT" from the Old Doc Methuselah chronicles at Author Services, Inc. in the L. Ron Hubbard Gallery at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard just West of Mann's Chinese.

The top company picture has the cast (from left to right): CAROL WORTHEY, PATRICK CULLITON, MARTY KOVE, JONI LABAQUI (ASI), DAVID CARRADINE played Old Doc, LEE PURCELL, and BOB CASO as the Narrator.

CAROL WORTHEY and LEE PURCELL are in the bottom photo.

2003-10-14: LA Philharmonic Auxiliary    

The Women's Committee of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra presented Carol's new composition the petal of somewhere at their Morning Salon.

Carol's composition is a song-cycle of four pieces for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano based upon poems by E. E. Cummings. Carol originally composed these as songs for solo voice under the tutlage of Vincent Persichetti. She has now beautifully created piano accompaniment using the original sonorities she envisioned many years ago.

The work was previewed by internationally acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano KIMBALL WHEELER accompanied by Pianist LORNA EDER at the solon given at Carol's home. Kimball and Lorna also performed the Chansons de Bilitis of Claude Debussy and the seven Gypsy Songs Opus 55 of Antonin Dvorak.

2003-09-20: ASI Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre    

Carol Worthey was Music Director for the L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre production of "THE MAD DOG MURDER" at Author Services, Inc. in the L. Ron Hubbard Gallery at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard just West of Mann's Chinese.

The story was a murder mystery that takes place in New York City. The Narrator was LOU DOLAN. ROD ROLAND played detective Tommy Farrell and KELI DANIELS played June Beach, the switchboard operator. Rounding out the cast was BOB CASO as every other part!

Carol created a New York Gershwinesque backdrop with a definitely mysterious undercurrent and a recognizable "mad doggie" that the crowd loved.

2003-06-26: Theta-Sound Studio Voices Golden Session    

Fellow composer and colleague Sherry Hackney Cade celebrated the birth of her second child (Harrison Hackney Cade) by creating a CD containing compositions from several of her friends as well as her own compositions.

Carol's composition: Voices Golden on the Silver Wind for Flute, Cello and Harp was recorded by professional Hollywood studio musicians PHIL FEATHER Flute (multi-woodwind artist), JOHN ACOSTA Cello, and ELAINE LITSTER Harp at Randy Tobin's Theta Sound Studio late in the month.

Carol has created a full choir (S-A-T-B) version of Voices Golden on the Silver Wind (with Flute-Cello-Harp accompaniment and Optional Rehearsal Piano) that is slated to be World-Premiered by a professional choir at a world-famous venue in 2005. There is also a Solo Soprano Version, accompanied by the same three instruments. Both versions feature evocative lyrics in English by Carol.

Husband Ray Korns is translating the original English lyrics of Voices Golden on the Silver Wind into J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish language Sindar (a beautiful language spoken in the trilogy movies of The Lord of The Rings).

2003-06-10: University of Redlands Elegy Recording    

Engineer Scott Vance digitally captured Carol Worthey's beautiful and moving twenty-three minute work 'Elegy' performed by cellist Joyce Geeting and pianist Robert Sage in the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall on the University of Redlands campus.

This performance will be featured on an upcoming CD release, which will include works by Johannes Brahms and Max Bruch.

2003-04-27: Youth for Human Rights Elegy Concert    

A well-attended Musical Evening soiree performance of Carol's 'Elegy', was held as a benefit for Youth for Human Rights International at Carol's home. Cellist Joyce Geeting and pianist Bette Ross Blumer performed the work. Concert pianist, Mario Feninger performed works by Chopin and Liszt.

In the photo, taken following the performances, from left to right are: Raymond Korns, Carol's husband, Cellist Joyce Geeting, Professional Speaker and MC Doug Williams, Mary Shuttleworth, President - Youth For Human Rights International. Pianist Bette Ross Blumer, Composer Carol Worthey, and Maestro Mario Feninger (seated).

2003-04-18: St Martin-in-the-Fields Elegy Premier    

It was a rare warm and sunny day in London on Tuesday, March 18th, 2003, when cellist Joyce Geeting and Robert Sage gave the premiere performance of Carol Worthey's 'Elegy', at St. Martin-in-the-Fields. The audience was enraptured and deeply moved by the power of the work...

Essentially a cello concerto in one movement, 'Elegy' is both a tribute to those lost in the terrible terrorist attacks and a healing work for those left behind. The frontispiece declares:

"Love is never really lost,
courage is never really in vain,
and there will always be a new sunrise."

2003-03-09: Elegy Preview Camarillo    

A preview performance of 'Elegy', Carol's moving memorial to the victims of the horrendous events of 9/11 was performed by cellist Joyce Geeting and pianist Robert Sage at St. Colombo's Episcopal Church in Camarillo, California and included several distinguished guests.

In the photo below, from left to right are: Professional Speaker Doug Williams, His Excellency Professor Dr. Ian Hall - Cultural Ambassador to the United Nations, Cellist Joyce Geeting, Composer Carol Worthey, and Mary Shuttleworth, President - Youth For Human Rights International.

2002-11-30: ASI Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre    

Carol Worthey was Music Director for the L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction Adventures Theatre production of "THE PROFESSOR WAS A THIEF" at Author Services, Inc. in the L. Ron Hubbard Gallery at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard just West of Mann's Chinese.

These photos were taken immediately following the performance and show Actress LEE PURCELL and Director/Writer DAVID BARTLETT as well as CAROL WORTHEY.