Support the Festival
To keep admission to the Paley Music Festival by voluntary contribution, we rely on an all-volunteer staff, and especially on the generosity of donors to cover costs such as moving the Bluethner piano, travel expenses, honorariums to the musicians, and copying the programs.
You can make a contribution at the performances by cash, check, or credit card. Contribute now by visiting our Box Office.
Your generosity is truly appreciated! The Alexander Paley Music Festival, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible as provided by law.
If you would like to be a corporate sponsor, please contact us at 804-665-9516 to discuss the possibilities.
Our Festival sponsors include:
Reeder Pianos of Lansing, Michigan — Jim Reeder drives our Bluethner all the way to Richmond at no charge beyond fuel expenses.
Mr. Paley plays a Bluethner, “The Piano with the Golden Tone.” Look for video of Alexander Paley playing “Der Erlkoenig” at the BluethnerWorld website.
West End Piano Restoration, Richmond — Alex Brusilovsky prepares, tunes and tends the piano once it arrives in Richmond
St. Luke Lutheran Church provides an acoustically excellent and spacious setting for the Festival, with staff and volunteers making sure all runs smoothly.
Festival CDs
Look for CDs of the gorgeous 2018 Alexander Paley Music Festival when you attend the concerts. The entire Festival is on four CDs, at $15 each, $50 for the entire 4-CD set.
CD 1:
Anton Rubinstein – Fantaisie for 2 pianos, Op 73
Anton Arensky – Suite for 2 pianos in Canon Form, Op 65
CD 2:
Aleksandr Glazounov – Moyen age (Middle Ages), for 2 pianos
Anton Arensky – Suite No 1 for 2 pianos, Op 15
Nikolai Medtner – 2 pieces for 2 pianos, Op 58
CD 3:
Anton Arensky – Suite No 2 for 2 pianos, “Silhouettes,” Op 23
Leonid Nikolayev – Suite in B minor for 2 pianos, Op 13
Leonid Nikolayev – Variations on a theme of 4 notes for 2 pianos, Op 14
CD 4:
Anton Arensky – Suite No 3 for 2 pianos “Variations,” Op 33
Vladimir Rebikov – “Cauchemar” 4th tableau musical-psychologique, Op 26
Anton Arensky – Suite No 4 for 2 pianos, Op 62
Dmitri Shostakovich – Concertino for 2 pianos, Op 94