Marcela Pavia facts for kids

Marcela Pavia (born in 1957) is a talented composer from Argentina who also has Italian citizenship. She writes many different kinds of music, especially for small groups of instruments.

About Marcela Pavia

Marcela Pavia was born in Argentina, and her family has Italian roots. She loves music and decided to study how to compose it. She went to the National University of Rosario in Argentina, where she learned from famous composers like Dante Grela, Francisco Kröpfl, and Franco Donatoni.

She didn't stop there! Marcela also traveled to Italy to continue her studies in cities like Milan and Siena. There, she had the chance to learn from other amazing composers such as Georgy Ligeti, Ennio Morricone, and Henri Pousseur.

After finishing her studies, Marcela Pavia became a composer and also taught music. She taught at several universities and conservatories in Argentina, helping new musicians learn about composition. Her music has been played all over the world, showing how much people enjoy her unique style.

Besides composing and teaching, Marcela has also written articles for magazines like Codex XXI and Conceptos. She has even published books that help teachers teach music to students.

Awards and Recognitions

Marcela Pavia has won many awards for her music. These awards show that her compositions are recognized as some of the best in the world. Some of the competitions she has won include:

• 7th International Paul Barson Guitar Composition Competition
• Dundee Guitar Festival
• 6th Onde Musicali Composition Competition in Taranto
• International Composition Competition
• Execution for Percussion Instruments and Drums of the Percussive Arts Society 2007, Italy

Her Musical Works

Marcela Pavia writes music for many different instruments and groups. She often composes for "chamber ensembles," which are small groups of musicians, like a few string players or a wind instrument with a piano.

Here are some of her well-known pieces:

• De Puna y Pampas: Argentine folk music – This piece is written for two guitars and sounds like traditional Argentine folk music.
• Suite Tupac Amaru – Another piece for two guitars.
• Ondine – Written in 2005 for a clarinet and a bass instrument.
• Dos para epigrafes El General Lavalle – A piano piece for four hands, meaning two people play on one piano. It was composed in 2004.
• Shalott – A larger piece from 1993 for 12 different instruments.
• Fideal – A solo piece for guitar from 2005.
• Solentiname – Written for a clarinet and a guitar.
• Nayla – A solo piece for the flute.

Recordings of Her Music

You can find Marcela Pavia's music on several recordings. A "discography" is a list of all the albums where her music appears.

• Portraits of Berben – This album includes her solo guitar pieces "Fideal" and "Malambo."
• Masterworks of the New Era Vol 7 – On this album, you can hear her piece "Sinclair," performed by the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra. It features flute, vibraphone, marimba, and cello.