Francisco Núñez
Francisco Núñez is a composer of choral, chamber and orchestral works; a native of New York City * Founder and conductor of the Young People's Chorus of New York City * Music features fresh arrangements and unique original compositions based on musics from Latin cultures * The rhythms and melodies of his choral works appeal to all of the senses * Awards include the 2011 MacArthur Fellowship, Young Virtuoso International composition grant, and a Certificate of Recognition from NYC Mayor Guiliani
Publications by Francisco Núñez include:
Misa Pequeña Para Niños for 3 pt treble voices
What Grandpa Told the Children for unison & 2 pt treble voices & piano
Cantan for 2 pt treble voices, piano & percussion
"New York composer Francisco Núñez represents a new wave of gifted young musicians who are at home writing for developing choirs" – Doreen Rao