David Ralph Obituary, Death – David Ralph was our longtime accompanist, musical partner, and dearly loved friend, and it is with heavy hearts that we share the news that he has passed away with our community. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that David Ralph has passed away. We are breaking the news to everyone that David Ralph has passed away with a heavy feeling in our hearts. Everyone will grieve his passing in their own unique ways.
David was not only the accompanist for our group, but he also served as the Music Director of Church of the Incarnation in addition to being an accompanist for the Oratorio Society of New York. In addition, David was the accompanist for the Oratorio Society of New York. David Ralph enjoyed a successful career as a pianist and organ soloist in New York City. He performed as a soloist in the vast majority of the city’s most prestigious concert halls during his long and fruitful career.
In addition to this, he had previously worked as an accompanist for professional vocal groups such as the Robert DeCormier Singers and the Dusing Singers, accompanying them on tours throughout the United States and Canada. He was the rehearsal accompanist for both the Spirituals concert at Carnegie Hall, which featured Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman, as well as the Carnegie Hall Christmas Gala, which featured Kathleen Battle, Frederica von Stade, Wynton Marsalis, and André Previn.
In addition, he was the rehearsal accompanist for the Carnegie Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center concert, which featured Frederica von Stade, Wynton Marsalis, and André Previn. In addition to that, he provided accompaniment for the soprano Eleanor Steber and the cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In addition to that, he worked as the rehearsal accompanist for the Christmas Gala that was held at Carnegie Hall. In addition to that, he was the rehearsal pianist for the Spirituals concert that was held at Carnegie Hall. You can read more about that here.
There will be a memorial service held on Monday, December 5 at seven o’clock at the Church of the Incarnation in New York City. The Church of the Incarnation can be found at the corner of Madison Avenue and 35th Street in New York City. Those who would like to pay their respects to the deceased are more than welcome to attend the service.