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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 27, 2011.

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Update #5 · Aug 9, 2011 · 6 comments
As rewards start to go out today, I keep thinking about the incredible two days when I had Disney Hall all to myself, and honestly, I can't believe that it happened! The only proof I have are the beautiful photos taken by my friend and phenomenal photo/video editor, Cooper Bates, and this Kickstarter page. This really is a wild, wild dream come true, and it would not have happened without your trust and support, and for that, I am beyond words, beyond grateful. Thank you. We start editing soon, and after the mastering and processing, we'll begin printing CDs. I'll be posting updates here and subsequently on my new blog at Posterous (link to follow soon) - we plan to have the CDs out to you close to the end of this year. This may seem like a long time, but it would only be by the Herculean efforts of the Yarlung team that the project would make it that far, and so quickly! Once again, my deepest thanks to Bob Attiyeh at Yarlung for his grace and perseverance, to Badal Roy for his tremendous artistry, to Yana Reznik for her friendship and encouragement, and to Cooper Bates, for his calm presence, his keen eye, and indomitable spirit. And above all, to all of you, for trusting in the music of one single violin. Yours, Robert
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      Creator Rich Moyers on August 10, 2011

      Simply Beautiful......Thank You Robert!

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      Creator Xiao-Dan Zheng on August 10, 2011

      Bravo Robert! Looking forward to the final product!

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      Creator Jean Linington on August 10, 2011

      Bravo, Robert!!

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      Creator Janice and Andy Hill on August 10, 2011

      So so wonderful. Thank you Robert..I love this piece and you play it oh so very beautifully.
      Janice

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      Creator Cesar Harada on August 10, 2011

      Very nice video with stills. 6AM Rotterdam. Lovely seeing and hearing you. Thanks to you -and your pianist- Robert.

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      Creator Raulee Marcus on August 9, 2011

      Nothing makes me happier than being involved in creative, courageous, innovative projects helping extraordinarily talented musicians. Thanks for allowing us to help. Raulee

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    4 backers

    Thank you for being a partner in this project! You'll receive hi-res mp3's of Raga Jaunpuri and Eugene Ysaÿe's "Ballade".

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    64 backers

    Hi-res mp3's of our complete album and a 'thank you' video.

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    65 backers

    First release of the CD, and a personalized 'thank you' photo print postcard of the Milstein Strad. (Domestic shipping within the contiguous states is free, please add $8 for international shipping)

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    25 backers

    A signed copy of the CD and a signed page from the original sketches I made while composing Raga Jaunpuri. Plus thank you postcard.

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    23 backers

    The complete sheet music for Raga Jaunpuri, and a CD of my fantastic pianist, Yana Reznik. Plus all of above.

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    12 backers Limited (8 of 20 left)

    Your name in the liner notes of our CD, and a gift from my friends at Hint Mint, the original Designer Breath Mint: you will receive 5 tins in the flavors of your choice (mints limited to first 20 contributors). Plus all of above.

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    A backstage VIP tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a special tour of LA Phil Principal Timpanist Joseph Pereira's percussion studio. Plus all of above.

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    A 30 minute live recital in New York or Los Angeles, and via Skype anywhere else in the world. An engraved triptych of photos documenting our journey and the project. Plus all of above. (Please add $10 shipping, and $25 for international shipping)

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    2 backers Limited (6 of 8 left)

    A VIP seat at a pre-release listening session of the album in Studio City, CA with the engineers from Yarlung Records. Travel not included. Plus all of above.

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    Become a Producer: A seat at the recording engineer's table at Walt Disney Concert Hall during the live recording session on July 6th, 2011, and a private dinner at the close of the day. Travel not included. Plus all of above.

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    A live 90-minute recital in Los Angeles or New York, and...I'll cook you dinner! My Mom's recipe for the *best* lamb curry you've ever tasted. Plus all of above.