OLIVER CAPLAN Mn Over aalachia Mn Over aalachia Moon Over Appalachia is a four-movement suite for solo cello inspired by the folk music of Appalachia, an enchanting musical tradition of lyrical melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, heart-wrenching lullabies, and above all, the spirit of an American people and their landscape. 1 Pumpernickel & Cheddar 3’53 2 Twinkletoes & Rainbows 2’46 3 Midnight 3’01 4 Storytime 5’11 Total 14’51 Oliver Caplan, composer David Russell, cello OliveR plan With memorable melodies and colorful interplay, American composer Oliver Caplan’s (b. 1982) music expresses a deeply felt romanticism. Mr. Caplan’s 2012 debut album “Illuminations” is available on iTunes and Amazon.com. His music has been presented in over 85 public performances in 11 states, including the Bronx Arts Ensemble, Columbia University Wind Ensemble, Nebraska Chamber Players, and Juventas, among others. Accolades include Veridian Symphony Orchestra Composers Competition Winner (2014), Somerville Arts Council Grants (2014, 2013), Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellowships (2013, 2011), 5th House Ensemble Young Composer Competition Grand Prize (2010), and ASCAP Plus Awards (2008-2014). Mr. Caplan holds degrees from the Boston Conservatory and Dartmouth College. He currently resides in Massachusetts. david Rue Hailed as a “superb cellist” and as “sonorous and panoramic” in The Boston Globe, David Russell maintains a vigorous schedule both as soloist and as collaborator in the U.S. and Europe. He was appointed to the teaching faculty of Wellesley College in 2005 and currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor. He is a busy performer in the Boston area, serving as Principal Cello of Opera Boston and making regular appearances with such ensembles as Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston, the New England String Ensemble, Cantata Singers and Ensemble, and Emmanuel Music. A strong advocate and performer of new music, Mr. Russell has performed with such ensembles as Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Music on the Edge, Dinosaur Annex, AUROS Group for New Music, and the Fromm Foundation Players at Harvard. CREDITS Music Written by Oliver Caplan (ASCAP) Cello: David Russell Audio Engineer: John Weston, Futura Productions Graphic Design: Catherine Headen www.catherineheaden.com Photography: Chris Beagan & Stu Rosner Website: www.olivercaplan.com Email: music@olivercaplan.com Facebook.com/OliverCaplanMusic Twitter: @olivercaplan