Yalil Guerra
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Yalil Guerra was born in Havana
, Cuba
, April 27, 1973. The son of the famous Cuban vocal duo Rosell y Cary. His first musical studies were at the National School of Music (ENA) in Havana, Cuba (1985–1991) with classical guitar professor and concert master Jorge Luis Zamora.
At the age of 16, Guerra won the International Competition & Festival of Classical Guitar in Krakow
, Poland
, as well as the Special Prize (1990). Making a tour the following year for different Poland cities. He thus became the youngest Cuban awarded a prize in an international competition. He graduated as a Classical Guitar performer and Professor in 1991.
He studied two years at the “Instituto Superior de Música” (I.S.A.) and studied classical guitar
with Jesús Ortega
, Joaquin Clerch
and Efraín Amador. Then he moved to Spain
, and obtained his Master Degree in Classical Guitar at the Royal Conservatory of Music “Queen Sofía” in Madrid
, Spain with professor and concert master Gabriel Estarellas
. Also he graduated from Counterpoint and fuge (1994–1998) with professors Daniel Vega
and Mercedes Padilla Valencia. He received composition classes with composer and professor Aurelio de la Vega, Emeritus professor of the Cal State University, Northridge, California.
He started his career as a producer, composer and arranger in 1990 and has worked with many industry companies and professionals.
Nowadays he writes music for US TV networks such as Univision
, Telefutura
and Canal 41 Miami; the music of shows such as: FIFA World Cup
music theme 2010, Viva el Sueño (2009), the Latin Grammy Awards
(2005 through 2009) http://www.contactomagazine.com/articles/yalilgrammy07.htm, Premio lo Nuestro (2006 through 2010), Up front (2005 and 2006), Escándalo TV
, Tributo a nuestra música, Premios Juventud
, etc. are among his credits. He is producing and composing albums in his recording facility for artist such us Yamila Guerra and Rosell y Cary, in Burbank
in California
.
Mr. Guerra, have compositions for chamber ensembles, choral works and for solo instrument. His classical works has been premiered in the United States
, Canada
, Italy
, Spain
, Mexico
, Ecuador
, Colombia
and Puerto Rico
.
In 2010, Guerra was awarded Runner-up by the Brandon Fradd Fellowship in music composition sponsored by the Cintas Foundation and the Frost Art Museum
of Florida International University
2010. http://www.cintasfoundation.org/2010_Award_Winners_VisualArts_Music.pdf http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/6/3_CINTAS_FOUNDATION_Runner-up_in_Composition_Award.html Four awarded compositions have been included on his new album entitled “Old Havana” available at cdbaby.com. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra For more information visit the News section.
This year, Guerra was nominated by the Latin Recording Academy in the Best Classical Album category, with his first album “OLD HAVANA” Chamber Music Vol. I. http://latingrammy.com/nominados/17-classichttp://www.contactomagazine.com/articulos/yalilguerranominadoalgrammy0910.htm Latin Grammy Awards of 2010#Classical Field
WORKS:
. Sofia for Guitar (2007). This composition was premiered at the Boston Court of Pasadena, March 7th, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpczlXlASPI. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272. First recording by the composer.
. Suite Cubana (2008). World Premiered by musicians of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
at the Art exposition "Cuba, Art and History from 1868 to today", March 21, 2008 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
, in Montreal
, Canada
. http://mmfa.qc.ca/en/musee/communique_86.html Watch the World Premiere: I movement "Aire de Son" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/34/nFzGKM8uV_Y, II movement "Aire de Cha-cha chá" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/36/yUy-E-7QLS8, III movement "Punto Guajiro" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/35/P0BqJHfGs5c, IV movement "Afro-Bolero-Rumba". http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/37/2Zi3gaM15lw
. Clave for Strings and Percussion (2008). Work for String Orchestra and Cuban percussion.
. A la Antigua (2008). For String Orchestra. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra. Conducted by Natacha Prado. First violins: Desirée Justo and Augusto Diago. Second violins: Jessie de Armas and Yasney Rojano. Violas: Idalmis Ulloa and Roberto Herrera
. Cellos: Alejandro Rodríguez
and Salomé Pérez. Basses: Michel Toll and Francisco Valdez Pachi. Recorded by Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. World Premiere by the Corpus Christi Symphony, Texas
at the concert "Viva las Americas", November 11, 2010.http://www.ccsymphony.org/Subscription_No._2.cfm http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/8/7_A_LA_ANTIGUA_world_premiere.html Watch the music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgNlFSJKLAQ.
. De Congo y Carabalí (2009). For Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon. Recorded in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Katisse Buckingham (flute), John Tegmeyer (clarinet) and Ben Wendel (basson). Recorded, mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra (2008).
. Old Havana (2009). For String Orchestra. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Performed by Ensamble Solistas de la Habana. Recorded July, 2009. Conducted by Ivan Valiente. First violins: Mónica Betancourt (concertino), Ivon Rubio Padron and Alyoth Marichal Vastillo. Second violins: Juan Manuel Vásquez Pérez, Carmen María Vásquez Pérez and Alejandro Menéndez Suarez. Viola: Winnie Magaña Soler and Anolan González Rodríguez. Cello: Elis Regina Ramos and Isabel Cristina Pall. Basses: Susana Rivero Cangas. Recorded by Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. Watch the music video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TvWpiDyjOM
. Aché for Flute and Cello (2009). For flute and cello. Premiered in Quito
, Ecuador
at the XIX International Flute Festival by flutist Lisette Pérez and cellist Gerhard Gerais. View the press release and photo gallery of the premiere. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/6/1_ACHE_World_Premiere..html Premiered in the United States by Rachel Woolf (flute) and Bryan West (cello) in a concert organized by Synchromy http://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/leisure/02/24/2011/synchromy-composers-present-new-musical-works-at-occidental-college’s-bird-studio/. Recorded by Lisette Pérez (flute) and Alejandro Rodríguez (cello). Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. ¿Donde está mi negro bembón? (2009). For mixed choir. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Conducted by Natacha Prado. Sopranos: Oderay Ortega and Nelia Molina. Contraltos: Claudia Aquino and Niurka Avila Leyva. Tenors: Abel Maceo and José Oniel. Basses: Arnoldo Rodríguez and Leonardo Amado Sarria. Recorded Engineer: Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDrdjoQrpyU
. Suite El Batey for Piano, in six movements (2009). Premiered by pianist Elizabeth Rebozo, November 7, 2009 in Calgary
, Canada
. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/11/7_ELIZABETH_REBOZO_world_premiered_of_%22Suite_El_Batey%22_and_%22Seduccion%22..html Recorded by the artist in her album "One Culture, two visions" Cuban piano music from the XIX and XXI Century. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elizabethrebozo Watch the music videos of the Suite: 1. El Tostao. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si9fOaUa1FA 2. El Dulcero. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ6EAv3eyow&feature=related 3. El Wititio Dormio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ygiFJ-y_Y 4. El Saltarin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UNIQG_e1zw&feature=related 5. La Criollita. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3y5GNzTKU 6. El Babalao. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEVdZ9vn6o (2009). Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. Seducción for Piano (2009). World Premiere by pianist Elizabeth Rebozo, November 7, 2009 in Calgary, Canada. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/11/7_ELIZABETH_REBOZO_world_premiered_of_%22Suite_El_Batey%22_and_%22Seduccion%22..html Recorded by the artist in her album "One Culture, two visions" Cuban piano music from the XIX and XXI Century. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elizabethrebozo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn57kEAdVwQ. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. "A Mil Guerras Solo", String Quartet 1 (2009). Premiered in February 19th, 2011 by the "Cuarteto de Cuerdas de la Habana" at the San Nicolas Church (Göttingen University), Göttingen, Germany. http://independentmusiccomposers.com/Guerra_Soto_Yalil_files/String%20Quartet%201%20%28sample%29.pdf
. Son para Ana for Harp (2009).
. Amazona Express for Guitar (2009). World Premiered by guitarist Ileana Matos at the concert "Divertimentos Tropicales", July 2, 2009 in Parma, Italy. http://palermo.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha56338_65_1.htm, Pan American premiere by Miguel Bonachea http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/9/16_MARISOL_Perdoname_single_release._2.html Premiered in the United States of America by guitarist Gerardo Perez Capdevila http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/10/23_LATIN_GRAMMY_X_anniversary_music_theme._2.html, Spain premiere by Ileana Matos. http://aguicex.innovartex.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=12&lang=en
. La Guajira Natural (2009). For Soprano and Guitar.
. La Rumba for Clarinet and String Quartet. (2009) Premiered by Orquesta de Baja California
, Tijuana
, Mexico
. http://bitacoracultural.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2885&Itemid=1 http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/10/22_AMAZONA_EXPRESS_United_States_premiere._2.html Score and parts available at independentmusiccomposers.com. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. Carnaval for Brass Quintet (2009). Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. http://www.cdbaby.com/yalilguerra http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/6/3_OLD_HAVANA_Chamber_Music_Vol._I_world_release.html Michael McGuffey (Lead Trumpet), Marissa Benedict (second Trumpet), Steven Durnin (French Horn), Brad Close (Trombone), Freed Greene (Tuba), conducted by Francisco Castillo
.
. Guajira Blues for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello. (2009) World premiere at the "Old Mill" in San Marino, California
by musicians of the California Philharmonic Orchestra. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/9/13_AMAZONA_EXPRESS_Pan_American_premiere._2.html Francsico Castillo (Oboe), Pavel Farkas (Violin), Diane Gilbert (Viola), Pamela de Almeida (Cello) http://yalilguerra.com/Photo_Albums/Pages/Guajira_Blues_PG.html. First recorded in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II". The musicians that participated in the recording are: Francisco Castillo (oboe), Pavel Farkas (violin), Nancy Roth (viola) and Kevan Torfeh (cello).
. In Bellum Primum for Flute and Piano (2009). Work dedicated to the great pianist Martha Marchena. The piece was premiered by Marchena and Lisa Hansen at the concert "Latin American Mosaic" December 9, 2010 at the Enlow Recital Hall, Kean University, New Jersey . View the program of the concert http://enlowhall.kean.edu/pdf/Enlow_Season.pdf. A recording of Marchena is in production now. This work was Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II", recorded by the flutist Salpy Kerkonian and the pianist Bryan Pezzone. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272
. Terra Ignota for String Orchestra (2009). For String Orchestra.
. Ab Imo Pectore "Con todo mi corazón" (2010). Premiered by the B3: Brouwer Trio at the Nous Sons' 10 festival, at L'Auditori of Barcelona, March 13, 2010. http://www.auditori.cat/ct/programacio/fitxa.aspx?idconcert=1454 http://www.classics.cat/agenda/detall?Id=1842 http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/3/27_AB_IMO_PECTORE_world_premiere.html Premiere in the United States in a concert organized by the National Composers Association USA (NACUSA) January 23rd, 2011. Lorenza Gamma (violin), David Speltz (cello) and Brian Pezzoni (piano) http://www.performingartslive.com/Events%5CGreat-Music-Made-and-Played-in-LA-12282010111641 Recorded by the B3: Brouwer Trio in the 2011 album "The Beautiful Cuban Woman", produced by Yalil Guerra. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/b3brouwertrio http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-beautiful-cuban-woman/id440915880. This composition was also included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II". http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272
. Ciclo de Canciones for Soprano and Piano (5), (2010)
. Tres Piezas Cubanas para piano. 1. Echale Salsita. 2. Rosa Frívola. 3. Zapateado.
Havana
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, Cuba
Cuba
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, April 27, 1973. The son of the famous Cuban vocal duo Rosell y Cary. His first musical studies were at the National School of Music (ENA) in Havana, Cuba (1985–1991) with classical guitar professor and concert master Jorge Luis Zamora.
At the age of 16, Guerra won the International Competition & Festival of Classical Guitar in Krakow
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
, Poland
Poland
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, as well as the Special Prize (1990). Making a tour the following year for different Poland cities. He thus became the youngest Cuban awarded a prize in an international competition. He graduated as a Classical Guitar performer and Professor in 1991.
He studied two years at the “Instituto Superior de Música” (I.S.A.) and studied classical guitar
Classical guitar
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with Jesús Ortega
Jesús Ortega
Jesús Ortega Martínez is a Mexican left-wing politician affiliated to the Party of the Democratic Revolution who has served in the lower and upper house of the Mexican Congress...
, Joaquin Clerch
Joaquín Clerch
Joaquín Clerch is a guitarist and composer. He was a close friend and protégé of Cuban guitarist and composer Leo Brouwer. Clerch's composition Yemaya won first prize in both the 1987 National Cuban Composition Competition and the 1987 Toronto International Guitar Competition...
and Efraín Amador. Then he moved to Spain
Spain
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, and obtained his Master Degree in Classical Guitar at the Royal Conservatory of Music “Queen Sofía” in Madrid
Madrid
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, Spain with professor and concert master Gabriel Estarellas
Gabriel Estarellas
Gabriel Estarellas Sabater is a Spanish guitarist.In 2004, Estarellas received the Trujamán Award in recognition of his accomplishments. He is Professor of Guitar at the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid and Honorary Professor at the Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa,...
. Also he graduated from Counterpoint and fuge (1994–1998) with professors Daniel Vega
Daniel Vega
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and Mercedes Padilla Valencia. He received composition classes with composer and professor Aurelio de la Vega, Emeritus professor of the Cal State University, Northridge, California.
He started his career as a producer, composer and arranger in 1990 and has worked with many industry companies and professionals.
Nowadays he writes music for US TV networks such as Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
, Telefutura
TeleFutura
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and Canal 41 Miami; the music of shows such as: FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
music theme 2010, Viva el Sueño (2009), the Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
(2005 through 2009) http://www.contactomagazine.com/articles/yalilgrammy07.htm, Premio lo Nuestro (2006 through 2010), Up front (2005 and 2006), Escándalo TV
Escandalo tv
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, Tributo a nuestra música, Premios Juventud
Premios Juventud
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, etc. are among his credits. He is producing and composing albums in his recording facility for artist such us Yamila Guerra and Rosell y Cary, in Burbank
Burbank, California
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in California
California
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.
Mr. Guerra, have compositions for chamber ensembles, choral works and for solo instrument. His classical works has been premiered in the United States
United States
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, Canada
Canada
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, Italy
Italy
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, Spain
Spain
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, Mexico
Mexico
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, Ecuador
Ecuador
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, Colombia
Colombia
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and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
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.
In 2010, Guerra was awarded Runner-up by the Brandon Fradd Fellowship in music composition sponsored by the Cintas Foundation and the Frost Art Museum
Frost Art Museum
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum or simply known as the Frost Art Museum is a Florida International University museum located on-campus in Modesto A. Maidique in Miami, Florida....
of Florida International University
Florida International University
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2010. http://www.cintasfoundation.org/2010_Award_Winners_VisualArts_Music.pdf http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/6/3_CINTAS_FOUNDATION_Runner-up_in_Composition_Award.html Four awarded compositions have been included on his new album entitled “Old Havana” available at cdbaby.com. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra For more information visit the News section.
This year, Guerra was nominated by the Latin Recording Academy in the Best Classical Album category, with his first album “OLD HAVANA” Chamber Music Vol. I. http://latingrammy.com/nominados/17-classichttp://www.contactomagazine.com/articulos/yalilguerranominadoalgrammy0910.htm Latin Grammy Awards of 2010#Classical Field
WORKS:
. Sofia for Guitar (2007). This composition was premiered at the Boston Court of Pasadena, March 7th, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpczlXlASPI. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272. First recording by the composer.
. Suite Cubana (2008). World Premiered by musicians of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is a symphony orchestra based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with Montréal's Place des Arts as its home.-History:...
at the Art exposition "Cuba, Art and History from 1868 to today", March 21, 2008 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a major museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1860, making it Canada's oldest art institution, it moved to its current location in 1912 thanks to a large donation from businessman James Ross....
, in Montreal
Montreal
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, Canada
Canada
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. http://mmfa.qc.ca/en/musee/communique_86.html Watch the World Premiere: I movement "Aire de Son" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/34/nFzGKM8uV_Y, II movement "Aire de Cha-cha chá" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/36/yUy-E-7QLS8, III movement "Punto Guajiro" http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/35/P0BqJHfGs5c, IV movement "Afro-Bolero-Rumba". http://www.youtube.com/user/rycyproductions#p/u/37/2Zi3gaM15lw
. Clave for Strings and Percussion (2008). Work for String Orchestra and Cuban percussion.
. A la Antigua (2008). For String Orchestra. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra. Conducted by Natacha Prado. First violins: Desirée Justo and Augusto Diago. Second violins: Jessie de Armas and Yasney Rojano. Violas: Idalmis Ulloa and Roberto Herrera
Roberto Herrera
Roberto Herrera is an Argentine Tango dancer born in San Salvador de Jujuy.He began studying Argentine folk dancing at the age of 8. From 1986 to 1990 he was the principal dancer of the Ballet Popular Argentino, directed by "El Chúcaro" Santiago Ayala and Norma Viola.In 1986 he was chosen as a...
. Cellos: Alejandro Rodríguez
Alejandro Rodríguez
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and Salomé Pérez. Basses: Michel Toll and Francisco Valdez Pachi. Recorded by Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. World Premiere by the Corpus Christi Symphony, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
at the concert "Viva las Americas", November 11, 2010.http://www.ccsymphony.org/Subscription_No._2.cfm http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/8/7_A_LA_ANTIGUA_world_premiere.html Watch the music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgNlFSJKLAQ.
. De Congo y Carabalí (2009). For Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon. Recorded in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Katisse Buckingham (flute), John Tegmeyer (clarinet) and Ben Wendel (basson). Recorded, mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra (2008).
. Old Havana (2009). For String Orchestra. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Performed by Ensamble Solistas de la Habana. Recorded July, 2009. Conducted by Ivan Valiente. First violins: Mónica Betancourt (concertino), Ivon Rubio Padron and Alyoth Marichal Vastillo. Second violins: Juan Manuel Vásquez Pérez, Carmen María Vásquez Pérez and Alejandro Menéndez Suarez. Viola: Winnie Magaña Soler and Anolan González Rodríguez. Cello: Elis Regina Ramos and Isabel Cristina Pall. Basses: Susana Rivero Cangas. Recorded by Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. Watch the music video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TvWpiDyjOM
. Aché for Flute and Cello (2009). For flute and cello. Premiered in Quito
Quito
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, Ecuador
Ecuador
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at the XIX International Flute Festival by flutist Lisette Pérez and cellist Gerhard Gerais. View the press release and photo gallery of the premiere. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/6/1_ACHE_World_Premiere..html Premiered in the United States by Rachel Woolf (flute) and Bryan West (cello) in a concert organized by Synchromy http://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/leisure/02/24/2011/synchromy-composers-present-new-musical-works-at-occidental-college’s-bird-studio/. Recorded by Lisette Pérez (flute) and Alejandro Rodríguez (cello). Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. ¿Donde está mi negro bembón? (2009). For mixed choir. Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. Conducted by Natacha Prado. Sopranos: Oderay Ortega and Nelia Molina. Contraltos: Claudia Aquino and Niurka Avila Leyva. Tenors: Abel Maceo and José Oniel. Basses: Arnoldo Rodríguez and Leonardo Amado Sarria. Recorded Engineer: Mikel Barzagas. Mixed and mastered at RYCY Productions Inc. by Yalil Guerra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDrdjoQrpyU
. Suite El Batey for Piano, in six movements (2009). Premiered by pianist Elizabeth Rebozo, November 7, 2009 in Calgary
Calgary
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, Canada
Canada
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. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/11/7_ELIZABETH_REBOZO_world_premiered_of_%22Suite_El_Batey%22_and_%22Seduccion%22..html Recorded by the artist in her album "One Culture, two visions" Cuban piano music from the XIX and XXI Century. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elizabethrebozo Watch the music videos of the Suite: 1. El Tostao. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si9fOaUa1FA 2. El Dulcero. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ6EAv3eyow&feature=related 3. El Wititio Dormio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ygiFJ-y_Y 4. El Saltarin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UNIQG_e1zw&feature=related 5. La Criollita. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3y5GNzTKU 6. El Babalao. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEVdZ9vn6o (2009). Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. Seducción for Piano (2009). World Premiere by pianist Elizabeth Rebozo, November 7, 2009 in Calgary, Canada. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/11/7_ELIZABETH_REBOZO_world_premiered_of_%22Suite_El_Batey%22_and_%22Seduccion%22..html Recorded by the artist in her album "One Culture, two visions" Cuban piano music from the XIX and XXI Century. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elizabethrebozo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn57kEAdVwQ. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. "A Mil Guerras Solo", String Quartet 1 (2009). Premiered in February 19th, 2011 by the "Cuarteto de Cuerdas de la Habana" at the San Nicolas Church (Göttingen University), Göttingen, Germany. http://independentmusiccomposers.com/Guerra_Soto_Yalil_files/String%20Quartet%201%20%28sample%29.pdf
. Son para Ana for Harp (2009).
. Amazona Express for Guitar (2009). World Premiered by guitarist Ileana Matos at the concert "Divertimentos Tropicales", July 2, 2009 in Parma, Italy. http://palermo.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha56338_65_1.htm, Pan American premiere by Miguel Bonachea http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/9/16_MARISOL_Perdoname_single_release._2.html Premiered in the United States of America by guitarist Gerardo Perez Capdevila http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/10/23_LATIN_GRAMMY_X_anniversary_music_theme._2.html, Spain premiere by Ileana Matos. http://aguicex.innovartex.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=12&lang=en
. La Guajira Natural (2009). For Soprano and Guitar.
. La Rumba for Clarinet and String Quartet. (2009) Premiered by Orquesta de Baja California
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, Tijuana
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, Mexico
Mexico
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. http://bitacoracultural.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2885&Itemid=1 http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/10/22_AMAZONA_EXPRESS_United_States_premiere._2.html Score and parts available at independentmusiccomposers.com. Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272.
. Carnaval for Brass Quintet (2009). Included in the album "Old Havana" Chamber Music Vol. I. http://www.cdbaby.com/yalilguerra http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/6/3_OLD_HAVANA_Chamber_Music_Vol._I_world_release.html Michael McGuffey (Lead Trumpet), Marissa Benedict (second Trumpet), Steven Durnin (French Horn), Brad Close (Trombone), Freed Greene (Tuba), conducted by Francisco Castillo
Francisco Castillo
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. Guajira Blues for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello. (2009) World premiere at the "Old Mill" in San Marino, California
San Marino, California
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by musicians of the California Philharmonic Orchestra. http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2009/9/13_AMAZONA_EXPRESS_Pan_American_premiere._2.html Francsico Castillo (Oboe), Pavel Farkas (Violin), Diane Gilbert (Viola), Pamela de Almeida (Cello) http://yalilguerra.com/Photo_Albums/Pages/Guajira_Blues_PG.html. First recorded in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II". The musicians that participated in the recording are: Francisco Castillo (oboe), Pavel Farkas (violin), Nancy Roth (viola) and Kevan Torfeh (cello).
. In Bellum Primum for Flute and Piano (2009). Work dedicated to the great pianist Martha Marchena. The piece was premiered by Marchena and Lisa Hansen at the concert "Latin American Mosaic" December 9, 2010 at the Enlow Recital Hall, Kean University, New Jersey . View the program of the concert http://enlowhall.kean.edu/pdf/Enlow_Season.pdf. A recording of Marchena is in production now. This work was Included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II", recorded by the flutist Salpy Kerkonian and the pianist Bryan Pezzone. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272
. Terra Ignota for String Orchestra (2009). For String Orchestra.
. Ab Imo Pectore "Con todo mi corazón" (2010). Premiered by the B3: Brouwer Trio at the Nous Sons' 10 festival, at L'Auditori of Barcelona, March 13, 2010. http://www.auditori.cat/ct/programacio/fitxa.aspx?idconcert=1454 http://www.classics.cat/agenda/detall?Id=1842 http://yalilguerra.com/News/Entries/2010/3/27_AB_IMO_PECTORE_world_premiere.html Premiere in the United States in a concert organized by the National Composers Association USA (NACUSA) January 23rd, 2011. Lorenza Gamma (violin), David Speltz (cello) and Brian Pezzoni (piano) http://www.performingartslive.com/Events%5CGreat-Music-Made-and-Played-in-LA-12282010111641 Recorded by the B3: Brouwer Trio in the 2011 album "The Beautiful Cuban Woman", produced by Yalil Guerra. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/b3brouwertrio http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-beautiful-cuban-woman/id440915880. This composition was also included in the composer's 2011 album "Old Havana Chamber Music Vol. II". http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yalilguerra3 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/old-havana-chamber-music-vol/id441571272
. Ciclo de Canciones for Soprano and Piano (5), (2010)
. Tres Piezas Cubanas para piano. 1. Echale Salsita. 2. Rosa Frívola. 3. Zapateado.
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