List of compositions by Arlene Sierra


List of compositions by Arlene Sierra.

Works for orchestra edit

Soloist and orchestra edit

  • Art of War Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2010)[9][6]
  • Dedication and Dance Trombone Concerto for Orchestra or Symphonic Winds (1994, revised 2003)

Wind ensemble edit

  • Dedication and Dance Trombone Concerto for Orchestra or Symphonic Winds (1994, revised 2003)

Large ensemble (7 or more players) edit

  • Colmena for 14 Players (2008)
  • Cicada Shell for Septet (2006)[10]
  • Tiffany Windows for 12 players (2002)
  • Four Choreographic Studies for 10 Players (2001)
  • Ballistae for 13 Players (2000)

Soloist and large ensemble (7 or more players) edit

  • Neruda Settings for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble (2002–5)

Works for 2 to 6 players edit

  • Butterflies Remember a Mountain for Piano Trio (2013)[11][12][13]
  • Avian Mirrors for Violin and Cello (2013)[14][15][13]
  • Insects in Amber String Quartet (2010)
  • Surrounded Ground for Sextet (2008)[10]
  • A Conflict of Opposites for Violin or Clarinet and Piano (2005)[16]
  • Truel for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2004–7)
  • Truel 1 for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2002–3)[13]
  • Counting-Out Rhyme for Cello and Piano (2002)[17][13]
  • Zwei Huhner for Oboe and Trombone (200o)
  • Harrow-Lines for Quintet (1999)
  • of Risk and Memory for Two Pianos (1997)[13]
  • Four Love Songs for Viola and Piano (1993)
  • Duo for Violoncelli (1993)

Solo works edit

  • Birds and Insects, Book 2 for Solo Piano and recorded birdsong (2015–18)
  • Cricket-Viol for Solo Viola/Voice (2010)
  • Birds and Insects, Book 1 Piano Solo (2007)[10]
  • The Art of Lightness Flute Solo (2006)
  • Two Etudes After Mantegna Cello Solo (1998)

Solo voice and up to 6 players edit

  • Hearing Things for Soprano and Piano (2008)
  • Streets and Rivers for Baritone and Piano (2007)
  • Two Neruda Odes for Soprano, Cello and Piano (2004)[18][10]
  • Hand Mit Ringen for Soprano and Trio (2002)
  • Three Descriptions for Soprano and Piano (1997)

Electroacoustic works edit

  • Urban Birds for 3 Pianos with Percussion and Recorded Birdsong (2014)[19][20]
  • Birds and Insects, Book 2 for Solo Piano and recorded birdsong (2015–18)

Works with film edit

  • Studies in Choreography chamber ensemble score to two Maya Deren films (2019)[21]
  • Ritual in Transfigured Time chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2016)[21][22]
  • Meditation on Violence chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2012)[21][23]

Opera and music theatre edit

  • Cuatro Corridos – Dalia Opera Scena for Soprano and Ensemble (2013)
  • Faustine Opera in one act for 5 Singers and Orchestra (2011–)[24]

Dance edit

  • Four Choreographic Studies for 10 Players (2001)

Chorus edit

  • Alike Dissolving for SATB, Children's Choir and String Orchestra (2001)
  • Alike Dissolving for Unaccompanied SATB (2001)
  • Alleluya (Bitter-Sweet) for four men's voices or SATB Chorus (2000)

References edit

  1. ^ Mortensen, Rick (Apr 16, 2022). "Sierra's "Bird Symphony" soars in a rich Utah Symphony program". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bird Symphony (2021)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  3. ^ Clements, Andrew (26 Nov 2017). "BBC Philharmonic / Morlot review – striking orchestral ideas in new Sierra symphony". The Guardian. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Nature Symphony (2017)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  5. ^ Mattingly, Kate (Jan 4, 2020). "Utah Symphony opens 2020 with a scintillating mix". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d Clements, Andrew (27 Feb 2014). "Piano Concerto: Art of War; Game of Attrition; Aquilo; Moler review – game-theory, teeth-grinding and natural selection". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Game of Attrition (2009)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  8. ^ Mortensen, Rick (Nov 20, 2021). "Shiyeon Sung quietly shines in Utah Symphony debut". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Piano Concerto: Art of War (2010)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  10. ^ a b c d Clements, Andrew (14 Jul 2011). "Sierra: Cicada Shell; Birds and Insects Book 1; Surrounded Ground, etc – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Butterflies Remember a Mountain (2013)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  12. ^ Finch, Hilary (July 7, 2014). "Nicola Benedetti at Town Hall, Cheltenham". The Times. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  13. ^ a b c d e Rickards, Guy. "A SIERRA Butterflies Remember a Mountain". Gramophone. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  14. ^ Heineman, Deborah (Feb 24, 2016). "Susan Vencl Presents Long Before Afterward". Berkshire Fine Arts. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  15. ^ Clements, Andrew (7 Jul 2014). "Fidelio Trio review – new music played with exactness and enthusiasm". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  16. ^ Evans, Rian (6 Dec 2007). "Wood/Watkins". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  17. ^ Evans, Rian (10 Mar 2010). "Lontano/De la Martinez". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  18. ^ Evans, Rian (6 Feb 2013). "Fidelio Trio/Rozario – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  19. ^ Clements, Andrew (2022-04-24). "New Music Biennial review – a broad-minded mix of genres and styles". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  20. ^ "Urban Birds (2014)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  21. ^ a b c "Maya Deren series (ongoing)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  22. ^ Peirson-Hagger, Ellen (7 Oct 2016). "Ritual in Transfigured Time REVIEW". The Cusp. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  23. ^ Clements, Andrew (24 Oct 2012). "Lontano/De la Martinez – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  24. ^ "Faustine". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.