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Street Productions.
In 1999, Barrio Babies was produced by the Denver Center Theatrical Company. Earlier that year, Mr. Rivas collaborated with David Varquez on the children’s musical El Bluebird at the University of Florida at Gainesville. Also, on March 21st, 2000 the world premiere of Selena, Forever , a musical Mr. Rivas composed based on the tragic life of the renown Tejano singer, took place in San Antonio to warm reviews and standing ovations. Selena, Forever embarked on a six city tour and returned in 2001 to open in Los Angeles. In December of 2000 Sharon J. Bowers’ film My Sister’s Wedding , scored by Mr. Rivas was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival and later at the Long Island Film Festival.
In June of 2002 James Holland the principal cellist of the Charleston Symphony recorded Dialogues , a piece for cello and piano composed by Mr. Rivas who also played the piano on the recording. In September of the same year The Charleston Chamber Players performed Three Glimpses a piece for flute, oboe and cello.
In early 2003 Mr. Rivas completed the score for a documentary about the two-hundred year history of the Charleston Post & Courier. He is currently at work on several other instrumental pieces including a piano concerto and a new musical theater piece.
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