Albert's "Christabel Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra" has won seven 2022 first-place Awards at events in Toronto, Las Vegas, Munich, Rome, and India. It also earned HONORABLE MENTION (2nd place) in New York, Seoul, Rome, Madrid, and Zagreb; as well as FINALIST, NOMINEE or OFFICIAL SELECTION at several others.
And his "Quietude Jazz Rondo for Orchestra" won HONORABLE MENTION BEST FILM SCORE at the 2022 Tokyo International Short Film Festival.
Albert is President and co-founder of Romanza - St. Augustine, Inc., and EpiCentre Alliance, both 501(C)(3) nonprofits.
Both are dedicated to bringing high quality arts and cultural events to the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, FL., creating a positive lasting-impression of America's Most Romantic City.
-"EpiCentre Alliance" is building St. Augustine's first Performing Arts Centre dedicated to the City's creative community.
-"Romanza" produces the annual 17-day-long "St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale of the Arts; the "St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival"; and the "Original" St. Patrick Day Parade.
Sample Reviews of Albert's music:
Orchestral composition – “Christabel” violin rhapsody:
“Ah, what a beautifully alluring darkness. You capture the depth of the subtle yet irresistible attraction perfectly. The detail and arrangement render a cloying atmosphere rife with unspeakable horror shrouded in a dreamy mist leading one inevitably on. This is absolutely gorgeous! Bravo, sir, Bravo!” – Kevin Graves
Also, this Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra "Christabel" was honored at the 2016 Views of the World Film & Music Festival in Montreal.
Piano composition and performance – “Toccata”:
“Franz List came to mind. So did Rachmaninoff but from my POV migod, you have chops! Seems to blend a bit of jazz phrasing into classical which led me to consider Dave Brubeck as well as possible influences go. This is just astoundingly good. I cannot say enough” – Avery T. - Deacon-Harrie
Collaborative composition and fiddle performance “This Old Box”:
“Great job! I wasn't expecting country here! You nailed it with these guys! Trade the violin for a fiddle and give us some more great music!” - Sir Suicide Jockey