“A blissful and compelling mix of Minimalist-derived rhythmic ecstasy and nightclub beats.”
(New York Times)
About the Album
Released January 1, 2011 on Metropolis Ensemble
Ricardo Romaneiro’s Strata for chamber orchestra and electronics received its World Premiere on January 27-28, 2011 at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City as part of the concert, Hallucinations, with Metropolis Ensemble led by conductor Andrew Cyr.
Strata premiered on the same night as his electro-acoustic remix of John Corigliano's Three Hallucinations, based on his Academy Award-nominated film score to "Altered States.”
“The evening’s most audacious blending of acoustic and electronic prerogatives came via Ricardo Romaneiro’s “Strata,” a blissful and compelling mix of Minimalist-derived rhythmic ecstasy and nightclub beats.” (New York Times)
Recent Reviews
“What kind of genre does this music fit into? I don’t know, it’s just my music!”
Ricardo Romaneiro, Composer
A long-time collaborator, many of Ricardo Romaneiro’s works have been premiered by Metropolis Ensemble over the years, including The Rite: Remixed, Brownstone, and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis.
WATCH: “Hallucinations” concert from January 2011 at (le) Poisson Rouge
Project In-Depth
Strata utilizes Ableton Live and Max4Live and Sibelius to create live electronic-acoustic remixes, performed on analog synth modules and drum machines as well as controlling computers using a Lemur touch controllers.
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Ricardo Romaneiro: Strata (2011); for chamber orchestra and live electronics
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Andrew Cyr, Artistic Director / Conductor
Kristin Lee, Violin
Tema Watstein, Violin
Joanna Frankel, Viola
Wei-Yang Andy Lin, Viola
Na-Young Baek, Cello
Michael Nicolas, Cello
Rachel Calin, Double Bass
Logan Coale, Electric Bass
Lance Suzuki, Flute
Nick Masterson, Oboe
Carlos Cordeiro, Clarinet
Thomas Boulton, Trumpet
Jack Chou, Trombone
Danielle Rose, Horn
Ibanda Ruhumbika, Tuba
Brad Balliett, Bassoon
Bridget Kibbey, Harp
Britton Matthews, Percussion
Gity Razaz, Keyboard
Conor Hanick, Piano
Luke Rinderknecht, Percussion
Ricardo Romaneiro, Live Electronics
Ravi Sharma, Live Electronics
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Strata is a Metropolis Ensemble commission with additional support for the live performance from Who's In My Fund?
Audio by Ryan Streber.
Ricardo Romaneiro
Composer
Ricardo Romaneiro was born in 1979 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and currently lives in New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree in composition at the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Richard Danielpour, and following private studies with Samuel Zyman completed his Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School, studying with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Christopher Rouse.
As a composer, Romaneiro seeks to synthesize his interest in electronic music with his background in classical composition. His music has been commissioned and performed by ensembles and institutions such as the Metropolis Ensemble, the Museum of Modern Art's Summergarden Series, Wordless Music, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, the New Juilliard Ensemble, Quintet of the Americas, the Colorado Ballet, and the Sacramento Ballet. In 2010 his composition "Sombras" was featured in the American Composers Orchestra's Underwood New Music Readings, where he was the recipient of the People's Choice Award. Romaneiro's composition process and music was featured in Esquire Magazine's 2007 "Best & Brightest" issue.
His work with Metropolis Ensemble includes "The Rite: Remixed", a re-imagination of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" for brass ensemble, percussion, and live electronics, and "Two-Part Belief", featuring Grammy Award-winning soprano Hila Plitmann. Presented by Wordless Music Series as part of "Celebrate Brooklyn!" summer concerts, both were premiered in Prospect Park Bandshell for an audience of 10,000 and nationally broadcast live on NPR. More »
Hallucinations, Metropolis Ensemble’s recent production at (Le) Poisson Rouge, was a mind-bending juxtaposition of acoustic, orchestral instruments with electronics.