Title
Rafael Petitón Guzmán: A Dominican Musical Treasure on the World Stage
Roles
Directed by John Bimbiras and Ray "Chino" Díaz
Recorded by Pavel de Jesús and Antonio González
Produced by Paul Austerlitz, Porfirio Piña, John Bimbiras
Document Type
Audio
Files
Description
Reconstructed from Maestro Petitón’s original musical manuscripts by CUNY DSI Research Associate John Bimbiras with the use of the Sibelius music-writing software, the professionally recorded and mixed production presents new interpretations of Petitón’s original compositions, including well-known genres such as the merengue and bolero as well as less prominent musical types such as the criolla and paso-doble. It features an orchestra, directed by Mr. Bimbiras and Ray “Chino” Díaz, which is comprised of New York’s finest Latin musicians, ensembled especially for this project. The album also features four brilliant Dominican singers: Pavel Nuñez, Manny Cruz, Luis Armando Rivera, and Luis López, who came together to bring Maestro Petitón’s lyrics to life. The meticulous process of reconstructing and recording this music has forged a product worthy of Maestro Petitón’s creative excellence, and is sure to enchant listeners, almost a half of a century after Maestro Petitón’s glorious years. (Description from CUNY Dominican Studies Institute)
Performer(s)
Pavel Nuñez, Manny Cruz, Luis Armando Rivera, and Luis López - Vocalists
Composer(s)
Rafael Petitón Guzmán
Tracks
- El Llorón (Merengue)
- El Merengue en Nueva York
- Vibraciones ((Danzon))
- Bésame (Bolero-Son)
- Amor y Pasión (Merengue)
- Conchita (Danza)
- Salcedo (Pasodoble)
- Celosa (Bolero)
- Calabacita (Merengue)
- Puerto Plata (Criolla)
- El Revolú (Merengue)
- Por Culpa de Marcelino (Merengue)
Publication Date
7-2-2021
Publisher
CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
City
New York, NY
Keywords
Music, Dominican Republic, Latin music
Disciplines
Caribbean Languages and Societies | Ethnomusicology | Music | Music Performance
Department 1
Conservatory of Music
Department 2
Africana Studies
Recommended Citation
Petitón Guzmán, Rafael. "Rafael Petitón Guzmán: A Dominican Musical Treasure on the World Stage." 2021. CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, digital album.