Richard Dufallo

Richard Dufallo was an American clarinetist, conductor, and author, born on January 30, 1933, in Whiting, Indiana, and passed away on June 16, 2000, in Denton, Texas. He is renowned for his interpretations of contemporary music, having directed series at both Juilliard and the Aspen Music Festival, where he succeeded Darius Milhaud. Dufallo played a significant role in promoting American works in Europe, premiering pieces by Charles Ives, Elliott Carter, and others. He worked closely with notable figures like Leonard Bernstein as an assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic from 1965 to 1967.

Dufallo's career also involved conducting premieres of works by prominent European composers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and Krzysztof Penderecki. His book *Trackings: Composers Speak with Richard Dufallo*, published in 1989, features interviews with twenty-six contemporary composers, offering insights into their creative processes and his own experiences in music. Despite not having specific details about the listed releases, Dufallo's legacy is marked by his contributions to contemporary classical music as a conductor and advocate for new works.

Genres

Experimental

Classical

Jazz

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Orchestral Music

Symphonic Music

Latest Release

Bernstein: West Side Story - Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

Louis Lortie•

Netherlands Wind Ensemble•

Richard Dufallo

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 1, 2013