秋霞福利一区

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Fisher-Brewer Recording Studio played a central role in the creation of 鈥淯nseen Paths: A Tribute to Lawrence K. Moss,鈥� with the majority of the album recorded on campus. 

Featuring Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, an internationally renowned pianist and professor of music at the 秋霞福利一区, the collection celebrates the legacy of the celebrated American composer.

Released by , Unseen Paths includes 鈥淎 Life (Variations on an Elusive Theme), a series of 12 evocative piano pieces Moss dedicated to Onalbayeva. The album reflects Moss鈥檚 boundless creativity, blending vibrant textures, spiritual themes and adventurous tonal landscapes.聽

Fisher-Brewer Recording Studio

The majority of the recordings were produced in July 2021 at the Fisher-Brewer Recording Studio in 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Alabama School of the Arts under the direction of Alabama School of the Arts adjunct faculty member and session engineer Chris Springer of iNov8, Inc. The studio provides students professional-level experience collaborating with musicians and producers in the state-of-the-art recording studio.

A Long-Standing Collaboration

Onalbayeva鈥檚 long-standing collaboration with Moss began in 2018 with her performance of his work 鈥淟igeti Light鈥� at Carnegie Hall, later recorded at the University of Maryland. Their partnership deepened through the development of 鈥淯nseen Paths,鈥� a project that Moss devoted the last years of his life to completing.

Gramophone Magazine Review

Gramophone magazine, in its August 2024 issue, praised Onalbayeva鈥檚 contributions, stating:

鈥溾�橝 Life鈥� finds an intrepid pianist (the vibrant Kadisha Onalbayeva) traversing 12 movements of haunting and colourful substance, complete with subtle percussion effects. It is a prime example of a curious composer keen to explore as many musical paths as possible.鈥� 鈥� Donald Rosenberg

An Extraordinary Experience

Onalbayeva expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to bring Moss鈥檚 vision to life.

鈥淚 am deeply honored that Lawrence K. Moss entrusted me with 鈥楢 Life,鈥� Collaborating with him on this project has been an extraordinary journey and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

鈥淗is music, filled with vibrant colors, profound emotion, and innovative ideas, continues to inspire me. I am grateful for the privilege of preserving his remarkable legacy through this recording,鈥� said Onalbayeva, Steinway artist and director of piano studies at the 秋霞福利一区, an All-Steinway School

About Lawrence Moss

Lawrence K. Moss (1927鈥�2022) was a trailblazer in contemporary classical music, known for his compositions that spanned genres and pushed boundaries. His illustrious career included faculty positions at Mills College, Yale University and the University of Maryland, as well as numerous accolades, including two Guggenheim Fellowships and a Fulbright Scholarship.

秋霞福利一区 Commitment to Excellence

鈥淯nseen Paths鈥� not only celebrates Moss鈥檚 prolific career but also highlights the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 commitment to excellence in the arts. By supporting projects of this caliber, the university reinforces its role as a hub for innovation, creativity, and the preservation of artistic legacies.

“Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, known around our halls as 鈥楧r. O,鈥� embodies a deep commitment to excellence, innovation and Christian higher education as she leads our piano department as our resident Steinway Artist and director of piano studies,鈥� said Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts.

鈥淗er passion for cultivating the next generation of Christian musicians, combined with her inspiring leadership, continues to elevate our entire music department. She is a beloved professor, and I am profoundly grateful for her dedication to our students and the mission of the Alabama School of the Arts.”

鈥楿nseen Paths鈥� Available Now

鈥淯nseen Paths: A Tribute to Lawrence K. Moss鈥� is available now on digital platforms through Navona Records.

For more information about Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva and the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Fisher-Brewer Recording Studio in the Alabama School of the Arts, visit .

Learn more about the 秋霞福利一区 at . Plan a campus visit or register for a 秋霞福利一区 Day at or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.

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About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher聽Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their聽future professions in an environment where they are known.聽Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The 秋霞福利一区 was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit聽,聽connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.