List of compositions by Arlene Sierra.
Works for orchestra
- Kiskadee for Orchestra (2023)
- Butterfly House for Chamber Orchestra (2022)
- Bird Symphony for Orchestra (2021)
- Nature Symphony for Orchestra (2017)
- Moler for Orchestra (2012)
- Game of Attrition for Chamber Orchestra (2009)
- Aquilo for Orchestra (2001)
- 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)
- 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)
- Cicada Shell for Septet (2006)
- Tiffany Windows for 12 players (2002)
- Four Choreographic Studies for 10 Players (2001)
- Ballistae for 13 Players (2000)
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)
- Avian Mirrors for Violin and Cello (2013)
- Insects in Amber String Quartet (2010)
- Surrounded Ground for Sextet (2008)
- A Conflict of Opposites for Violin or Clarinet and Piano (2005)
- Truel for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2004–7)
- Truel 1 for Piano Trio or Clarinet Trio (2002–3)
- Counting-Out Rhyme for Cello and Piano (2002)
- Zwei Huhner for Oboe and Trombone (200o)
- Harrow-Lines for Quintet (1999)
- of Risk and Memory for Two Pianos (1997)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Ritual in Transfigured Time chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2016)
- Meditation on Violence chamber ensemble score to the Maya Deren film (2012)
Opera and music theatre
- Cuatro Corridos – Dalia Opera Scena for Soprano and Ensemble (2013)
- Faustine Opera in one act for 5 Singers and Orchestra (2011–)
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)
References
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- Mattingly, Kate (Jan 4, 2020). "Utah Symphony opens 2020 with a scintillating mix". Utah Arts Review. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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- Heineman, Deborah (Feb 24, 2016). "Susan Vencl Presents Long Before Afterward". Berkshire Fine Arts. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Clements, Andrew (7 Jul 2014). "Fidelio Trio review – new music played with exactness and enthusiasm". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Evans, Rian (6 Dec 2007). "Wood/Watkins". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Evans, Rian (10 Mar 2010). "Lontano/De la Martinez". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Evans, Rian (6 Feb 2013). "Fidelio Trio/Rozario – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Clements, Andrew (2022-04-24). "New Music Biennial review – a broad-minded mix of genres and styles". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
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- Peirson-Hagger, Ellen (7 Oct 2016). "Ritual in Transfigured Time REVIEW". The Cusp. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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- "Critic's Pick: Unflinching 'Cuatro Corridos' opera comes to Zipper Concert Hall". Los Angeles Times. 2014-08-07. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- "Faustine". Arlene Sierra composer. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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