SYZYGY
MUSIC FOR FLUTE BY EFRAIN AMAYA
Alexa Still, flute
Audio Sample: Jubilee
syzygy (si-ze-jē)
n. moving together for a common goal
The very first time I encountered the
music of Efraín Amaya, I fell in love
with the soaring melodies, the raw
energy, the emotion, and the stories.
Amaya captures the best qualities of
the flute. I believe music lovers
everywhere will share my fondness for
these compelling works.
- ALEXA STILL
ALEXA STILL, flute
ROBERT SHANNON, piano
DARRETT ADKINS, cello ------------- ARAM MUN, flute ------------- TASIAEAFE HINER, wine glass and rain stick
EFRAIN AMAYA, composer
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LABEL DIRECTOR: Michael Straus
EDITORIAL DIRECTORS: Cathy Partlow Strauss and Erich Burnett
PRODUCER: Paul Eachus
AUDIO ENGINEERING AND EDITING: Paul Eachus and Andrew Tripp
MASTERING ENGINEER: Paul Eachus
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Ryan Sprowl
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jennifer Manna (Still), Vanessa Briceno (Amaya), Tanya Rosen-Jones (Shannon)
DEAN OF THE CONSERVATORY: Andrea Kalyn
Recorded in February, March, and April 2015 at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
I am especially grateful to Jeanne Baxtresser, for drawing my attention to the music of Efrain Amaya, and to a flute
community dedicated to bringing new works to the repertoire. My deepest thanks also go to my wonderful colleagues
who joined me in the studio, the sound booth, and beyond.
Alexa Still
