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Rada

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A prolific and talented pianist, Rada Neal began her life in an immigration camp in Germany as the daughter of Yugoslavian refugees. Her family survived and her parents realized their dream of moving to a safe and prosperous environment, settling in Indiana soon after World War II.

Rada has always loved music. She began playing violin in the third grade, but soon started the piano when her neighbors moved away, leaving their upright grand piano as a gift to her family.

Rada's biggest inspiration is her mother, who had a love for music but never the chance for study. Rada received her B.A. in Music at Indiana University. She was taught in the classical style, but always preferred finding her own way.

In the 1970's, Rada taught music in Merrillville, Indiana, and then became an accompanist for the US Steel Choir in Gary, Indiana. She has also served as a pianist for the Guadalajara National Philharmonic, performing at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in San Diego.

She enjoys writing melodic and romantic compositions. While most feature solo piano, Rada appreciates how good lyrics will set the tone of a piece. In fact, on her latest release, she is delightfully accompanied by her daughter Sasha's angelic voice. Rada's favorite lyricists include Marilynn and Alan Bergmann together with Michel Legrand's gorgeous melodies.

Rada is quite fond of musicians with a "beautiful touch". Listeners often comment that her touch represents a unique personal and intimate style. This signature sound is consistent across her collection of six albums.

Rada and her husband live in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where she performs locally, teaches and continues to compose and record beautiful piano music.

GREAT selection of music easy on the mind, soul and ears... You're in my favourites; and I will be tuning in regularly now. Thanks"
Mick, Kent, England