Boston Conservatory at Berklee student Harold Rivas performs a selection of pieces for solo percussion and chamber ensembles, featuring El Grupo H and student performers from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music.
Audience Advisory: This program features pieces with loud sections.
Program Information
Welcome
Music is my home: I was born to a family that shares the celebration of life through our exploration of various musical worlds. Our mission is to serve as agents of peace in our journey. For me specifically, I do so by advocating for unity.
Today's program is the map that guides me, a symmetrical system of six pieces revolving around one sun. That is the conductor, the force that unites all instruments in orbit and the energy source I seek to be. This recital marks the launch of my quest to become an orchestral conductor, and I would like to dedicate it to all those who have been supporting me in this life and all others, starting primarily with my family for their infinite love and support.
Let us embark on this journey in honor of all those who have served before me, and who have shown me the way to join them in the quest for peace.
Welcome aboard!
—Harold Rivas, B.M. '23, percussion
Repertoire
HAROLD RIVAS: “Sketches!” (2020)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), timpani
Christian Bartholomew (B.M. '24), vibraphone
Christian Weimer (B.M. '25), marimba
Elijah Baradi (B.M. '24), drum set
FREDERIC MOMPOU: “Canción y Danza IX” (1942–1946)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), marimba
ROBERTO SIERRA: “Bongo-0” (1982–1986)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), bongó
THIERRY DE MEY: “Silence Must Be” (2002)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), solo conductor
VICTOR PABLO: “Palo y Mano” (2015)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), multi-percussion
ALEKSANDR SKRYABIN: Five Preludes, Op.74, no. 3
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), marimba
CALIXTO OCHOA: "Los Sabanales" (1966)
Harold Rivas (B.M. '23), accordion, vocals, xylophone
Heily Rivas, electric bass
Helena Rivas, guacharaca
Harol Rivas, timbal
Hellen Rivas, vocals, woodblock
Concert Services Staff
Senior Manager of Concert Services – Luis Herrera
Concert Production Coordinator – Matthew Carey
Concert Production Manager – Kendall Floyd
Senior Manager of Performance Technology – Wes Fowler
Performance Technology Technicians – Sara Pagiaro, Goran Daskalov
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