ORCHESTRAL WORKS

“Nine Shakespeare Songs” 2019
Commissioned by Sue and Allan Rogers
Co-composed with Lucia Caruso
Chamber Orchestra (1111-2210-Timp-1 Perc-Harp-Strings), Mixed Choir, Soprano, Portuguese Guitar and Piano/Celesta
Premiered by Laetitia Spitzer with the Orchestra of the Swan and Choir at the Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare’s Church) in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, June 25th 2019. Conducted by Bruce O’Neil
“Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra ” 2017, Rev. 2019
Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra (1111-2100-Timp-1 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Premiered December 5th 2017 by Pedro Henriques da Silva and Orchestra of the Swan at the Stratford Arts House in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Conducted by David Curtis.
Recorded on July 14th 2019 by Pedro Henriques da Silva and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields at Abbey Road Studios, London, UK. Conducted by Bruce O’Neil
“Forte” 2019
Feature film by David Donnelly. Composed by Lucia Caruso, orchestration and additional music by Pedro H. da Silva.
Full Orchestra (2222-2220-Timp-2 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Recorded in May 2018 by TON Orchestra (The Orchestra Now). Conducted by Lucia Caruso and Pedro H. da Silva
“Echoes of Nature" Five orchestral songs 2013; Rev. 2019
Five orchestral songs
Commissioned by Ahae for Through my Window Exhibits
Co-composed with Lucia Caruso; Poem by Ahae
Full Orchestra (2222-2220-Timp-1 Perc-Harp-Strings), Mixed Choir, Soprano, Portuguese Guitar and Piano/Celesta
Premiered by Laetitia Spitzer with the Orchestra of the Swan and Choir at the Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare’s Church) in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, June 25th 2019. Conducted by Bruce O’Neil
“Snow” 2012
Commissioned by Ahae for Through my Window Exhibits
Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra (1111-2000-Harp-Strings)
Premiered 2012 by Pedro Henriques da Silva and Orchestre Lamoureux at Museum of Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Paris
Recorded 2012 by Pedro Henriques da Silva and London Metropolitan Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, London, England
“Concertino - II” Second Movement 2011
Guitar and String Orchestra
Premiered 2011 by Pedro Henriques da Silva at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), New York City
“Three Pieces for Orchestra” 2011
Commissioned by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Full Orchestra
Premiered 2011 by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Conducted by Alondra de la Parra, PS187, New York City
“Four Pieces for Orchestra” 2010
Commissioned by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Full Orchestra
Premiered 2010 by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas. Conducted by Alondra de la Parra, Museo del Barrio, New York
“Three Pieces for Orchestra” 2009
Commissioned by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Full Orchestra
Premiered 2009 by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Conducted by Alondra de la Parra at PS187, New York City
“Six Pieces for Orchestra” 2008
Commissioned by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Full Orchestra
Premiered 2008 by Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Conducted by Alondra de la Parra at Museo Del Barrio,
New York City
“Concertino - Bulería” First Movement 2006
Guitar and String Orchestra
Premiered 2010 by Manhattan Camerata at (le) Poisson Rouge, New York City
“The Woman and the Dragon“ 2003
Full Orchestra (2222-2221-Timp-2 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Premiered 2003 by Manhattan School of Music Symphony at Borden Auditorium, New York City
Three scenes from “Le Petit Prince“ 2000 (The Little Prince)
Incomplete Chamber Opera
Never premiered. Three scenes with piano accompaniment performed in 2002 at Manhattan School of Music
“The Two Witnesses“ 2000
Bass-Baritone and Chamber Orchestra (1111-2210-Timp-1 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Premiered 2000 by Daniel Gross at Manhattan School of Music, New York Cit
“The Sixth Seal (Study for Orchestra)“ 1999
Full Orchestra (2222-2221-Timp-2 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Premiered 2003 by Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra, at Borden Auditorium, New York City
“Two Scenes From Revelation“ 1999
Full Orchestra (2222-2221-Timp-2 Perc-Harp-Strings)
Premiered 1999 by Manhattan School of Music Symphony at Borden Auditorium, New York City