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Carlos Rafael Rivera
Classical / Rock / Classical

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Pasadena, California
United States

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Member Since7/13/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.riveramusic.net
Band MembersGrowing up in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Miami provided composer Carlos Rafael Rivera a rich cultural base for his musical maturation. His works reflect the diversity of his upbringing as well as his love for rock, and the indigenous music of other cultures. From the Tibetan Buddhist chants of his choral work Motet for Twelve Singers, through the orchestral setting of the Mayan myths of the Popol-Vuh, Carlos’ compositions engage both musician and audience at a visceral and emotional level. His music has been performed by some of the world’s most prominent ensembles, including the American Composer’s Orchestra, Chanticleer, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet; recorded by Warner Classics, Sony Classical, and the Naxos labels; published by Mel-Bay and Doberman Editions, and received grants and awards by the Alpert/Ragdale Foundation, the New England Philharmonic, BMI, and twice by ASCAP.

As a guitarist, Carlos’ recorded work includes performances on the feature soundtrack for Crash – 2006 Academy Award Winner – as well as studio sessions for Vagrant, Island/Def Jam, and Universal Records. He has performed live as opening act for The Who at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as with Grammy Award winning jazz trumpet soloist Arturo Sandoval. Carlos is also a second prize winner at the D'Addario International Guitar Concerto Competition.

Carlos is a sought out resident composer and guest lecturer throughout the United States, covering topics ranging from his own compositions, the sound art of Radiohead, to the life and works of Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. A doctoral candidate in Music Composition at the University of Southern California, he studied with Stephen Hartke and Donald Crockett, is mentored by film composer - songwriter Randy Newman, and teaches composition and guitar at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. He is currently working on his most recent commission: an Afro-Cuban concerto for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet to be premiered by JoAnn Falletta and the Virginia Symphony in the spring of 09
InfluencesStravinsky - Debussy - Radiohead - Beatles
Record LabelSony/Naxos/Warner Classics
Type of LabelMajor


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May 8 2009 8:00P
Canberra International Music Festival Braddock, Australian Capital Territory
May 9 2009 12:00P
Lenkin Gardens pasadena
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
CSU Dominguez Hills Guitar Festival CARSON, California
Jan 7 2010 8:00P
University of New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico

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   About Carlos Rafael Rivera
CLASSICAL MUSIC

CANCION PERFORMED BY SCOTT TENNANT!
Filmed on Location in the forest of York. Recorded and Edited by Ed Trybek with Special Thanks to Yesika Baker.


MOTET for 12 SINGERS CHOREOGRAPHY!
performed by the 2006 World Championship winners: James Logan High

New Piece RAVEN DANCE!
performed in Spain by the Cavatina Duo

Cancion for Solo Guitar

Get the Score!
NEW RELEASE!!!!
Denis Azabagic: Classical Guitar Artistry DVD

Mel Bay
B000KCHY2K


Features "Whirler of the Dance"


CHANTICLEER: Sound in Spirit
Warner Classics
B000AC5RVK


Features "Motet for 12 Singers"
Motet for 12 Singers

LAGQ: Air & Ground
SONY Classical
89100


Features "Cumba-Quin"


Aquarelle Guitar Quartet: Promenade

Features "Cumba-Qu..n"
Denis Azabagic: Guitar Recital
NAXOS Laureate Series
8554555


Features "Whirler of the Dance"
Whirler of the Dance: I. Prelude

Patrick Kearney: Stringendo
Mel Bay
DAM991CD


Features "Whirler of the Dance"


Edward Trybek: Portrait of Edward Trybek
Independent
837101320078


Features "Whirler of the Dance"


Jeff Lambert: Guitar Recital
Independent
783707678023


Features "Whirler of the Dance"


Masahiro Masuda: Progression
HOMA Dream
HR1062


Features "Whirler of the Dance"


ROCK-POP MUSIC

Crash: Music from and Inspired by "Crash"
Superb Records

Features "Hey God" by Randy Coleman
Randy Coleman

Feast: Original Soundtrack
Superb Records

Features "You Will Shine" by Randy Coleman
Randy Coleman

Randy Coleman: Last Salutation
McGhee Records

Features "Hey God" by Randy Coleman



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Jun 20 2009 9:36 AM

Hi, and thanks for the friendship! The Danish composer Per Nørgård's music has been much on my mind the past few years. Arguably the most important now living Scandinavian composer also has a remarkable output for the guitar. I spent a couple of years working with the composer on this repertoire, spanning from 1973 to 2000, in order to embrace the emerging performance practice associated with his work.

I have just uploaded 10 new tracks, all taken from "Tales From the North", my double CD box with the complete guitar works of Danish composer Per Nørgård. Also, in my latest blog you will find recent reviews of this release.

For further reading about the composer, this is an excellent website, with articles by a series of scholars and performers that have dedicated much study to his work:

http://www.pernoergaard.dk

For further info about "Tales from the North" and CD-order:

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Jun 15 2009 8:30 PM

I send you this wish…

I wish you joy beyond compare,
success in all you do.

I wish your goals within your reach,
friendships true and strong.

I wish you gracious wisdom and forgiveness,
when you're wrong.

I wish you nights of wonderous rest.
I wish you strength and courage, and
persistence to be your best.

And most of all, I wish for you more love than most will find, the grandest love in all the world, the everlasting kind!

Wishing you blessings and love for you and your loved ones
today and always!
JM Studios





Jun 12 2009 7:14 PM

RECORDING SPECIALS!!! LOWEST RATES ALL TIME HANDS DOWN!!!

PLEASE hit us back with the following information and we will quote you an offer you CANNOT refuse:

- Number of songs
- Number of days to spend recording (i.e. 2 & 1/2)
- Location
- Instruments (number of band members and their instruments)

WE WILL GIVE YOU AN OUT THE DOOR PRICE @ THE LOWEST RATES IMAGINABLE!!!

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Alessandra Celletti





Jun 12 2009 8:07 AM

Hi Carlos Rafael!
I'm so happy!...so beautiful musical period...and How are you?
kisses
Alessandra
Phoenix Man





Jun 3 2009 10:04 AM

I send you this wish…

I wish you joy beyond compare,
success in all you do.

I wish your goals within your reach,
friendships true and strong.

I wish you gracious wisdom and forgiveness,
when you're wrong.

I wish you nights of wonderous rest.
I wish you strength and courage, and
persistence to be your best.

And most of all, I wish for you more love than most will find, the grandest love in all the world, the everlasting kind!

Wishing you blessings and love for you and your loved ones
today and always!
mary





May 23 2009 8:11 PM

hapy memorial day weekend carlos
Dudee Bobo





May 13 2009 4:58 PM

I saw you in 2005 with Randy Coleman when you opened for Bryan Adams and Def Leppard. You are one hell of a talent. Keep it up!


-DB
thierrytig





Apr 28 2009 9:35 AM

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Mark Dowd





Apr 23 2009 4:37 PM

hey there, lovin' your music, keep up the good work, check out my new rough mixes on my page, all the best, mark dowd.
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Apr 19 2009 9:39 AM

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Apr 14 2009 7:19 AM

Great to make your aquaintance!
Definitely hit me up. I love to talk music!
peace
ericb
mary





Apr 13 2009 2:26 AM

hey carlos hope u had a happy easter
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Mar 29 2009 5:42 AM

Hey Carlos!!
Protege "Expose Yourself"





Mar 24 2009 2:51 AM

Check out our portfolio at http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=5019
Opus 2





Mar 20 2009 9:53 PM

Hola Carlos,
Gracias por el add
Saludos desde Paris
Opus2
mary





Feb 22 2009 2:42 AM

hello carlos hope you are doing well have a great weekend
Josey Greenwell





Jan 31 2009 8:40 PM

Heyyy.....how is everything your way??
I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha.
Thanks!

OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol

see you on the road ...hopefully!
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Jan 27 2009 4:00 PM

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Dietmar Garn





Jan 12 2009 9:25 PM

Thanks for the add:)

I like your compositions!

Greetings from germany

Dietmar Garn
Marco Esu





Dec 27 2008 11:26 PM

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Buone feste e felice anno nuovo.

Marco Esu
www.marcoesu.com
www.theclassicalmusicart.com
Marco Esu





Dec 27 2008 11:26 PM

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Buone feste e felice anno nuovo.

Marco Esu
www.marcoesu.com
www.theclassicalmusicart.com
Stephan Potgieter (Fan site)





Dec 21 2008 9:19 AM

Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year

For a free christmas music download, visit: www.stephanpotgieter.com/xmasoffer
Stephan Potgieter (Fan site)





Dec 21 2008 9:19 AM

Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year

For a free christmas music download, visit: www.stephanpotgieter.com/xmasoffer
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