Sharon Ruchman: How A Gift From The Past Sparked A Whole New Career Direction
Release Date: 03/11/2021
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info_outlineOn the show today you'll hear the inspiring story of Sharon Ruchman, a composer who really got things going and created more in her 60s than most people have in a lifetime.
Not only did she really get going in her later years, the really unique part of her story is about a family member whose story kept popping up for her until she decided to investigate. His name was Rudy, an up-and-coming violin soloist in his day whose life was tragically cut short, Sharon dug deeper and out if it came a newfound source of creative inspiration, as well as a memoire in his memory.
To find out more about Sharon Ruchman, her music and to purchase The Gift Of Rudy: https://www.
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