Dante De Silva
composer, musician


Vocal Works

   In Progress:

   2006:

   2005:    2004:
   2003:

The Andrée Expedition (in progress, to be completed 2009-2010) for baritone and small ensemble (top)

     • An arrangement of Argento's song cycle of the same name for Christian Nova and the Definiens Project
      
     • (Tentative) Instrumentation:
               Flute, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon
               Violin, Viola, Cello
               Piano/Celesta


The Hermit (in progress, to be completed 2010) for baritone and small ensemble - 30' (top)

     • This song cycle/theatre piece is being written in collaboration with baritone Christian Nova.
      
     • (Tentative) Instrumentation:
               Flute, Clarinet (doubles Bass Clarinet)
               Violin, Cello
               Percussion
               Piano


Canzoni di Morte e Conquista--Libro II (in progress) for mezzo-soprano and small ensemble - 10' (top)
 
     • This song cycle uses the text from Gesualdo madrigals.
    
     • Four Movements:
               I. Intermedio I
               
II. Del bel de' bel vostri occhi
               III. Lo core mio
               IV. Non mai, non mai congerò
    
     • Instrumentation:
               Mezzo-soprano
               Flute, Clarinet
               Harp
               Viola, Cello
               Percussion 1-2


All Ye, Whom Love and Fortune (2006) for tenor and 2 ostinati percussion - 5' (top)

     • Inspired by ostinati works by Lou Harrison.
     • This song uses the text from a John Dowland song of the same title.


Ave Maria (2005) for SAATB choir - 4' (top)

     • Dedicated to my mother, Carmen Bossardt.
     • Premiered at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Westchester, California by The Concert Singers - conducted by Jenni
          Brandon


Tales of Grimm and Fairy (2005) for baritone and chamber ensemble - 20' (top)

     • Commissioned by Christian Nova
     • Premiered at Schoenberg Recital Hall in UCLA by Carter Dewbery, Ethan Lin, Tritia Lin, Sarah Thornblade, and baritone
          Christian Nova
     • Based on fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm
    
     • Instrumentation:
               Flute 1-3, Clarinet (doubles Bass Clarinet)
               Horn,
               2 Percussion,
               Theorbo (or arranged for guitar and bass guitar),
               Strings (1 per part)

     • Instrumentation:
               Baritone
               Flute, Clarinet
               Violin, Cello


Canzoni di Morte e Conquista--Libro I (2004) for mezzo-soprano and small ensemble - 15' (top)

     • Dedicated to Paul Reale
     • Premiered at Schoenberg Recital Hall in UCLA by Denexxel Domingo, Mica Gaard, Kristen Kang, Isaac Melamed,
          Lindsey Strand-Polyak, Jamie Strowbridge, Penelope Turgeon, and mezzo-soprano Jacqueline Bezek - conducted
          by Dwayne Milburn
     • This song cycle uses the text from Gesualdo madrigals.

     • Five Movements:
               I. Se potesse morir
               
II. "Mercè", grido piangendo
               III. Luci serene e chaire
               IV. Andate, o miei sospiri (excerpt from the premiere)
               V. Mille volte il di moro
    
     • Instrumentation:
               Mezzo-soprano
               Flute, Clarinet
               Harp
               Viola, Cello
               Percussion 1-2


Vere Languores (2003) - for SATB choir and solo violin - 6' (top)

     • First place in the 2004 UCLA/UCC Choral Composition Competition
     • Premiered at the University Catholic Center of UCLA by the UCC Music Ministry - conducted by Chad M. Rehmann

 

Complete list of compositions available on request.
 
 
Copyright © 2009 by Dante De Silva