ARTCORE presents Richard Turner in concert on Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Casper.
Originally from Houston, Richard Turner moved to Casper in 1996. His musical education includes a Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston with additional studies at Peabody Conservatory and Brooklyn College. Mentors have included Paul Rucci, Ben Kamins, Leonard Hindell, and Phillip Kolker, and Richard has taken master classes with David Breidenthal, Bernard Garfield and Frederick Moritz. His performing credits include Texas Opera Theater and Houston Grand Opera, Regina Opera of Brooklyn, and Lynchburg and Roanoke Symphonies in Virginia.
Since 1996, Richard has been principal bassoonist with the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and has been featured soloist in recitals for the Casper Chamber Music Society, with the WSO, and with the Casper Municipal Band. He enjoys playing the recorder and collaborating with colleagues in the Casper Recorder Consort.
Whether as president of ARTCORE, secretary of the Casper Chamber Music Society, or bassoon teacher, Richard is a strong advocate for education in the performing arts. For his day job, he is an Information Technology professional with the State of Wyoming Department of Employment.
FMI: 307-265-1564.
