Javier alvarez

Short bio Javier alvarez

Birthday: 1956 in Mexico City, Mexico

Died: 2023 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Active: 1990s - 2010s

Genre: Classical

Period: 20th Century, Contemporary

Full biography Javier alvarez

Composer Javier Alvarez was born in Mexico City in 1956 and is known as one of the most interesting Mexican musicians to date. His works include both traditional and electronic music, and he is considered a pioneer in the field of electroacoustic composition. Alvarez has had an extensive career as a composer, with his works being performed all over the world.

Alvarez's music has been studied and researched in academic circles, with the first scholarly research document on his life and work being created in 2023. His music has been described as a powerful hybrid of Mexican sounds, blending traditional Mexican music with contemporary techniques and sounds.

Alvarez's works include the "Song of Land and Hope" which was written for simpler instruments, as well as numerous electronic works. He has also been involved with Civitella Ranieri, an organization that provides residencies and fellowships to artists and composers.

Overall, Javier Alvarez has made significant contributions to the world of music, particularly in the field of electroacoustic composition. His works are widely respected and continue to be performed to this day.

Compositions featuring Javier alvarez

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Negro fuego cruzado, for 2 bass clarinets, video & electro-acoustic sounds	9:43 min	Chamber Music	2008
2	Metro Taxqueña, for string quartet	7:30 min	Chamber Music	1995
3	Metro Chabacano, for string quartet	6:13 min	Chamber Music	1991
4	Mambo a la Braque		Electronic/Computer Music	1990
5	Acordecon De Roto Corazon, for saxophone quartet	6:18 min	Chamber Music	-
6	Acuerdos Por diferencia, for harp & electronics	11:29 min	Chamber Music	-
7	Así el Acero, for tenor steel drum & electronics	9:09 min	Chamber Music	-
8	Mannam, for kayagum & electronics	13:59 min	Chamber Music	-
9	Metro Nativitas (Reflecting on Beethoven, Op. 18, No. 1), for string quartet	8:46 min	Chamber Music	-
10	On Going On, for saxophone	11:15 min	Chamber Music	-
11	Papalotl, for piano & electronics	13:14 min	Keyboard	-
12	Temazcal, for maracas & electronics	8:02 min	Chamber Music	-

Albums featuring Javier alvarez

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Ravel, Gershwin, Lavista, Alvarez, Golijov, Brodsky Quartet – Rhythm & Texture(CD, Album, Stereo)	2010	Orchid Classics
2	Javier Alvarez, Davi Delgado, Borja Maneje, Dj Plaztik, Moizez Ohr – The Life EP(5×File, MP3, EP)	2010	Steel Ground Records
3	Birtwistle - Harvey - Alvarez - Calix – Recovery/Discovery: 40 Years Of Surround Electronic Music In The UK(Hybrid, DualDisc, Multichannel, Stereo)	2008	Sound and Music
4	Cactus Géométries / Offrande(CD, Album)	2004	INA-GRM
5	Arnold Marinissen - Alvarez - Lege - Fox - Volans - Vivier – Traces Of Cultures: Works For Solo Percussion(CD, Album)	2003	BV Haast Records
6	Brodsky Quartet, Ludwig van Beethoven, Javier Alvarez, Tunde Jegede, Karen Tanaka, Sally Beamish, Dmitri Smirnov, Elena Firsova – 6 String Quartets Op. 18(3×CD, Album)	2000	Challenge Classics
7	Papalotl: Transformaciones Exóticas	1992	Saydisc
8	Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Tello, Alvarez, Sierra, Garrido-Lecca – Memorias Tropicales(CD, Album)	1992	New Albion

Videos featuring Javier alvarez

Offrande

Varitas is the 3rd movement of a large scale work untitled Offrandes for tenor and baritone steel-and electroacoustic sounds.. In this recording the pans are played byte master percussionists: Simon Limbrick (baritones) and Florent Jodelet