Sierra: A Musical Mentor

“I’ve known Roberto Sierra my entire life and he is among my many musical mentors.” On the eve of his December 9  concert at the Cali School of Music’s Leshowitz Recital Hall (Montclair State University, NJ), pianist Matthew Culbertson introduces the composer’s “Vivo,” Movement No. 6 from Sierra’s new piano collection Piezas Sueltas. Sierra describes his […]

Sierra: LA MEMORIA

Concert: Sierra: LA MEMORIA Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-11-01 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Matt Heimovitz, cello Link: https://www.facebook.com/cellistmatthaimovitz/ Concert Information: Memorial Park Community Center Johnson City, TN

Sierra: MONTUNO EN FORMA DE CHACONA *WORLD PREMIERE*

Concert: Sierra: MONTUNO EN FORMA DE CHACONA *WORLD PREMIERE* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-11-18 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Silvia Marquez, harpsichord Link: http://ocadizdigital.es/agenda/silvia-m%C3%A1rquez-clave Concert Information: 15th Manuel de Falla Festival of Spanish Music Cadiz, Spain

Sierra: GRAFFITI *WORLD PREMIERE*

Concert: Sierra: GRAFFITI *WORLD PREMIERE* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-11-17 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Sigma Project Link: https://quehacerensantiago.cl/eventos/2017/11/e/8143-conciertos-xxvii-fmc-uc-viernes-17 Concert Information: 27th Festival of Contemporary Music in Chile Santiago, Chile

Sierra: DECIMAS

Concert: Sierra: DECIMAS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-09-25 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Paloma Friedhoff, soprano; Leyre Lisarri, piano Link: http://www.centrobotin.org/en/actividad/classical-music-paloma-friedhoff-soprano-leyre-lisarri-piano/ Concert Information: Centro Botín Santander, Spain

Sierra: “El Sueno” at MoMA

On July 9, Joel Sachs leads the New Juilliard Ensemble in a performance of Roberto Sierra’s El Sueño de Tartini in New York City, as part of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Summergarden New Music Series. The nine-minute chamber work was composed in 2007, and was written for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. The […]

Sierra: Life Through Music

“As a composer, I believe that I express life through music. My music is just the conduit to convey my fears, my sense of hope, as well as an optimistic outlook and belief in a positive force that guide us through life.” As June 30 approaches, Roberto Sierra muses about his creative gift and the upcoming […]

May is National Chamber Music Month!

It’s May again – and it’s National Chamber Music Month! Join Chamber Music America for National Chamber Music Month. Designated by CMA, the month-long celebration highlights the many diverse styles of small ensemble music performed and presented in the U.S., and raises national public awareness of the vibrant chamber music field. Subito Music is partnering […]

Sierra: One of the Most Exciting Pieces

“Roberto Sierra’s Concierto Virtual is one of the most exciting pieces I’ve seen in years.” Joel Sachs, music director of the New Juilliard Ensemble, introduces Sierra’s new work on the eve of its January 20 world premiere at Lincoln Center. The premiere is a highlight the 2017 FOCUS! Festival, and is part of this year’s […]

Sierra: A Vibrant Work

On October 21, world renowned saxophonist James Carter joins the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Roberto Sierra’s Concerto for Saxophones. Thomas Wilkins guest conducts. Commissioned by the Detroit Symphony, Sierra wrote the 23-minute concerto for Carter who premiered it in 2002 under the baton of then-music director Neeme Järvi. The concerto blends classical and jazz […]