List of compositions by Arlene Sierra

List of compositions by Arlene Sierra.

Works for orchestra

• Kiskadee for Orchestra (2023) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}
• Butterfly House for Chamber Orchestra (2022) ^[5]
• Bird Symphony for Orchestra (2021) ^{[6] [7]}
• Nature Symphony for Orchestra (2017) ^{[8] [9]}
• Moler for Orchestra (2012) ^{[10] [11]}
• Game of Attrition for Chamber Orchestra (2009) ^{[12] [11]}
• Aquilo for Orchestra (2001) ^{[13] [11]}
• Aquae for Orchestra (2000)
• Ballistae for Orchestra (2000)
• Mantegna Diptych for Orchestra (2000)

Soloist and orchestra

• Art of War Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2010) ^{[14] [11]}
• Dedication and Dance Trombone Concerto for Orchestra or Symphonic Winds (1994, revised 2003)

Wind ensemble

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

Large ensemble (7 or more players)

• Colmena for 14 Players (2008) ^[15]
• Cicada Shell for Septet (2006) ^[16]
• Tiffany Windows for 12 players (2002) ^[17]
• Four Choreographic Studies for 10 Players (2001)
• Ballistae for 13 Players (2000) ^[18]

Soloist and large ensemble (7 or more players)

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

Works for 2 to 6 players

• Butterflies Remember a Mountain for Piano Trio (2013) ^{[19] [20] [21]}
• Avian Mirrors for Violin and Cello (2013) ^{[22] [23] [21]}
• Insects in Amber String Quartet (2010)
• Surrounded Ground for Sextet (2008) ^[16]
• A Conflict of Opposites for Violin or Clarinet and Piano (2005) ^[24]
• Truel for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2004–7)
• Truel 1 for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2002–3) ^[21]
• Counting-Out Rhyme for Cello and Piano (2002) ^{[25] [21]}
• Zwei Huhner for Oboe and Trombone (200o)
• Harrow-Lines for Quintet (1999)
• of Risk and Memory for Two Pianos (1997) ^[21]
• Four Love Songs for Viola and Piano (1993)
• Duo for Violoncelli (1993)

Solo works

• Whitman Fragment Cello Solo (2024)
• Birds and Insects, Book 3 for Solo Piano and Recorded Birdsong (2023)
• 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) ^[16]
• The Art of Lightness Flute Solo (2006)
• Two Etudes After Mantegna Cello Solo (1998)

Solo voice and up to 6 players

• Hearing Things for Soprano and Piano (2008)
• Streets and Rivers for Baritone and Piano (2007)
• Two Neruda Odes for Soprano, Cello and Piano (2004) ^{[26] [16]}
• Hand Mit Ringen for Soprano and Trio (2002)
• Three Descriptions for Soprano and Piano (1997)

Electroacoustic works

• Urban Birds for 3 Pianos with Percussion and Recorded Birdsong (2014) ^{[27] [28]}
• Birds and Insects, Book 2 for Solo Piano and recorded birdsong (2015–18)

Works with film

• Studies in Choreography chamber ensemble score to two Maya Deren films (2019) ^[29]
• Ritual in Transfigured Time chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2016) ^{[29] [30]}
• Meditation on Violence chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2012) ^{[29] [31]}

Opera and music theatre

• Cuatro Corridos – Dalia Opera Scena for Soprano and Ensemble (2013) ^[32]
• Faustine Opera in one act for 5 Singers and Orchestra (2011–) ^[33]

Dance

• Four Choreographic Studies for 10 Players (2001)

Chorus

• Cristo no tiene cuerpo for Unaccompanied SATB (2024)
• Alike Dissolving for SATB, Children's Choir and String Orchestra (2001)
• Alike Dissolving for Unaccompanied SATB (2001)
• Alleluia (Bitter-Sweet) for four men's voices or SATB Chorus (2000) ^[34]

References

1. Johnson, Lawrence A. (Feb 25, 2024). "Illinois Philharmonic serves up high-stepping Gershwin and a Sierra premiere takes flight". Chicago Classical Review.
2. "Arlene Sierra". americanorchestras.org. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
3. Whitehouse, Richard (Feb 2024). "Arlene Sierra". Gramophone.
4. Virtusio, Jessi (February 15, 2024). "Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra concert includes new piece by London-based composer". Chicago Tribune.
5. "Composer in Association" . Retrieved 2024-11-10.
6. Mortensen, Rick (Apr 16, 2022). "Sierra's "Bird Symphony" soars in a rich Utah Symphony program". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
7. "Bird Symphony (2021)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
8. Clements, Andrew (26 Nov 2017). "BBC Philharmonic / Morlot review – striking orchestral ideas in new Sierra symphony". The Guardian. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
9. "Nature Symphony (2017)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
10. Mattingly, Kate (Jan 4, 2020). "Utah Symphony opens 2020 with a scintillating mix". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
11. 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.
12. "Game of Attrition (2009)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
13. Mortensen, Rick (Nov 20, 2021). "Shiyeon Sung quietly shines in Utah Symphony debut". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
14. "Piano Concerto: Art of War (2010)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
15. Schweitzer, Vivan (2009-03-16). "Odes, Bees and Battles in Textured Sounds". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
16. Clements, Andrew (14 Jul 2011). "Sierra: Cicada Shell; Birds and Insects Book 1; Surrounded Ground, etc – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
17. "Tiffany Windows Cecilian Music" . Retrieved 2024-11-10.
18. Schweitzer, Vivan (2009-03-16). "Odes, Bees and Battles in Textured Sounds". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
19. "Butterflies Remember a Mountain (2013)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
20. Finch, Hilary (July 7, 2014). "Nicola Benedetti at Town Hall, Cheltenham". The Times . Retrieved 25 June 2022.
21. Rickards, Guy. "A SIERRA Butterflies Remember a Mountain". Gramophone. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
22. Heineman, Deborah (Feb 24, 2016). "Susan Vencl Presents Long Before Afterward". Berkshire Fine Arts. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
23. Clements, Andrew (7 Jul 2014). "Fidelio Trio review – new music played with exactness and enthusiasm". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
24. Evans, Rian (6 Dec 2007). "Wood/Watkins". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
25. Evans, Rian (10 Mar 2010). "Lontano/De la Martinez". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
26. Evans, Rian (6 Feb 2013). "Fidelio Trio/Rozario – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
27. Clements, Andrew (2022-04-24). "New Music Biennial review – a broad-minded mix of genres and styles". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
28. "Urban Birds (2014)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
29. "Maya Deren series (ongoing)". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
30. Peirson-Hagger, Ellen (7 Oct 2016). "Ritual in Transfigured Time REVIEW". The Cusp. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
31. Clements, Andrew (24 Oct 2012). "Lontano/De la Martinez – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
32. "Critic's Pick: Unflinching 'Cuatro Corridos' opera comes to Zipper Concert Hall". Los Angeles Times. 2014-08-07. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
33. "Faustine". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
34. "Arlene Sierra". lfccm.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.

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