"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Here is the first video from the "Piano Holidays!" Featuring artwork by Judith Detert-Moriarty who designed the album cover.

Piano Holidays release and signing party date is set!

My Holiday album is almost out! Come on down to Codos Coffee on Friday, December 4th at 9 pm and get your very own signed copy of "Piano Holidays"! Featuring Christmas favorites and original winter themed compositions, this album is filled with nearly 60 minutes of relaxing piano music to take away that holiday stress!

"Piano Holidays" will be available at the following retailers:

Codos Coffee

Fairview Florist

Gathering Place

Hedberg Public Library

Raven's Wish

Email list

If you want to know where I am performing next, the best thing to do is to be on my email list. It goes out once every couple of weeks and it outlines where I will be playing next. Interested? Send an email to YRashkin@gmail.com

Thanks!

Yuri's Music Update: Janesville Country Club and Golden Oaks Mansion

This week I will be playing on Thursday, July 2nd, starting at 6:30 at the Janesville Country Club

and

on Saturday, July 4th , starting at 7 pm, at the Golden Oaks Mansion in Lake Geneva. Here are their coordinates:

421 Baker Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-9711

Have a great 4th of July!

Piano lessons? Music for a party or celebration? Call me! 608-754-2424.

Yuri's Music Update: Armory on Friday

Tomorrow night, Friday, June 19, I will be playing piano at the Janesville Armory starting at 6 pm. Armory has become a regular venue for me, and I hope that you help me out in supporting this great restaurant. And besides, they have great food, so how difficult cold it be? Hope to see you there! Here are the Armory's contact info:

10 S High St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 741-7400

New music videos

It's been a while since I've had the time to put together new videos of my music, but here are two new ones for your enjoyment.

The first one is called "Flight". It includes pictures I took on my last flight to San Francisco and is set to my composition "Valentina".



The second video is a selection of the photographs of my family taken right before and after we came to the United States in 1988. It is set to my composition called "Moving Forward". You may also recognize the music, as it is the theme to my telelvision program "Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin".

Listener Review

Review of Yuri Rashkin Piano Originals

Whether I am swinging in my hammock or gripping a steering wheel, Yuri’s piano music carries me along to a serene place where I can escape the stresses of everyday life. I put Yuri’s music on and the world around me seems to melt away. I find it easy to get lost in the dancing composition of musical energy.

Yuri’s music flows from the heart, a perfect mix between playfulness, elegance, and deep emotion. This CD holds several soft graceful harmonies to engage you in those quiet moments of reflection. You can expect vast beautiful comfort and relaxation without the dissonance or heavy energy that some piano compositions hold. Two of my absolute favorite tracks for pure peace and grace are Delusions of Grandeur and Valentina.

Yuri Raskin’s Piano Originals is a warm and wonderful collection of 15 entertaining pieces of work. Pop in this CD and prepare yourself for something delightful.

Review by Lori Frison, Mind/Body Health and Wellness Coach