Michael Micara
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Innocence Innocence
Innocence is simplicity, a state of unknowing. This is the impression that came to mind when I composed this simple piece with solos for cello and guitar.
Memorias de Ninez Memorias de Ninez
Memorias de Ninez is a tender piece of childhood memories, featuring acoustic guitar, accompanied by piano, strings and harp. Comments are welcome
Old San Juan Old San Juan
This piece, which is reminiscent of walking through the streets of Old San Juan, features a simple melody within a challenging 7/4 time signature. Comments are welcome.
Passione Passione
"Passione" is dedicated to my dear wife Marie, the love of my life. Scored for piano, acoustic guitar, harp and strings, it describes the passion I have felt for her my entire life and how much I miss her.
La Habana Vieja La Habana Vieja
La Habana Vieja (Old Havana) features acoustic guitar accompanied by violin and piccolo. It is a light piece set against a percussive background and is reminiscent of a stroll through the streets of old Havana during the 1950s.
Zarabanda Zarabanda
Zarabanda is a marvelous piece by composer Sr. Juan Ortega Aragon taken from the second dance of his Dos danzas espanolas for clarinet and piano, now arranged for jazz ensemble.
Dance of the Morning Nymphs Dance of the Morning Nymphs
Simple but effective piece for combined Wind and String Quintets describing the awakening and dance of nature's spirits as they greet the new day.
The Factory The Factory
The Factory for percussion ensemble, describes the long, repetitious, unrelenting work day of men, women, as well as, children around the world, often in unsafe conditions and very little down time. Your comments are welcome
Excessum Deus Excessum Deus
Excessum Deus is a piece for Choir, Strings and Harp questioning the existence of God. The lyric is in the process of being translated into Latin. For now, enjoy the music.
Giving Giving
Giving - December 24, 2009. Giving is a gift to my daughter Jennifer, who has given me so much joy in my life. It is a tender piece that features the cello as solo instrument. Your comments are always welcome. I hope you enjoy it.
Danza Ritmica Danza Ritmica
Danza Ritmica (Rhythmic Dance) is my first piece for pitched and un-pitched percussion instruments. It is based on a series of African and Cuban rhythms in 12/8 and 4/4 time
Viene il Giorno Viene il Giorno
Viene un Giorno (Comes A Day) is a musical description in nature of a day from sunrise to sunset. It begins quietly with the rising of the sun and continues to increase with activity and intensity, finally ending in a glorious sunset.
Time Travel Time Travel
Time Travel is a challenging piece that explores various time signatures while allowing plenty of opportunity for improvisation.
The Gypsy Dance The Gypsy Dance
After my last score, "The Inhumanity of Man", I needed something to cheer me up! This light, festive, piece allows for some improvisation around the main melody. Mandolin, violin, bass, accordian and drums.
