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AUDIO CDs: New Releases Constellations: A Chamber Opera, Syzygy,

Dreaming in Color, Clepsydra, Sense of Time, Zoo of Dreams and Sigel


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PERFORMERS

"Angelica" for string orchestra (2000). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the BACHfest Chamber Orchestra in the premiere performance on September 23, 2000. Sarah O'Boyle, concertmaster.

"Wuaraira Repano" for clarinet and chamber orchestra (2006). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Jorge Montilla, clarinet, and the "Orquesta Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho", Carlos Izcaray conducting the South American premiere in a live performance as part of the XV Festival Latinoamericano de Música, May 24, 2008.

"Indigo Concerto" for flute and chamber orchestra (2001). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Alberto Almarza, flute, and the Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble, Mr. Amaya conducting the premiere performance at Kresge Recital Hall, December 8, 2001.

"Clepsydra: an operatic installation with 13 performers" (1999). Music by Efraín Amaya. Jeanne Wentworth, mezzo soprano, mezzo soprano, Douglas Ahlsted, tenor. Mr Amaya conducting. Premiered at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, December 31, 1999.

"Soledad y el Mar" (Maid of Blue). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, conducted by the composer in a live performance at Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh.

"Pájaro de tres alas" for wind ensemble (1996). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble conducted by Efraín Amaya. "A Sense of Time" CD released by Élan Recordings, 2001.

"Malagigi the Sorcerer" for flute and piano (1999). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Alberto Almarza, flute, and Luz Manríquez. The Enchantment, Arden Forest, Bayard.

"Aguaclara" for woodwind quintet & cello (2002). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Renaissance City Winds and guest artist David Premo, cello

"Bird House" for flute nonet (2000). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Carnegie Mellon Flute Ensemble, Mr. Amaya conducting a live performance at Kresge Hall 2003.

"Silent Conversations" for cello solo (1999). Sound track for the movie Silent Conversation by Vanessa Briceño. Music by Efraín Amaya. Miguel Rojas cello

"Bird House" for flute nonet (2000). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Carnegie Mellon Flute Ensemble, Mr. Amaya conducting a live performance at the Pittsburgh National Aviary in 2000.

"Maroon Dreams" for tenor, oboe, bassoon and 2 horns (1999). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Douglas Ahlsted, tenor, and the Renaissance City Winds in a live performance on June 9, 2004. Chestnut Oak Tree, For You, Dreamplace.

From the suite "Soul Carrier" for two cellos (2006). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Nicole Myer and Barney Culver.

"Duo Ami" for flute and piano(1996). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Alberto Almarza, flute, and Luz Manríquez. Mantra, La Espera , Amadís. "A Sense of Time" CD released by Élan Recordings, 2001.

"Brass Quintet " (1982). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by Drew Fernell and Andrew Augustine, Trumpet, Scott Bohannon, French horn, Mark Snyder, Trombone and Christopher Meeder, tuba. "A Sense of Time" CD released by Élan Recordings, 2001.

"Ocean Light " for chorus and woodwind quintet (originally for men's choir & piano). (2002). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Bellefield Singers and the Renaissance City Winds in a live performance on June 11, 2004.

"El Molinero" for a cappella chorus. (1979). Music by Efraín Amaya. Performed by the Bellefield Singers in a live performance on June 11, 2004.

For all the recordings:
Musical Producer: Efraín Amaya
Recording Engineers: Riccardo Schulz, Harold Walls
Recording Equipment and Mastering: Riccardo Schulz, Pittsburgh Digital & Editing Company
Digital Editing: Efraín Amaya

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