Victor Martinez Parada has composed prolifically over the course of his career. We're now in the process of compiling his work into the extensive list of compositions and arrangements listed below. Additionally we are seeking out recordings, videos, and other media of his work to make it available
Balada Ranchera for Orchestra,full composition Dedicated to Luisa Caroca Lucero ,Music introduction to the weekly program 'Conversando con Luisa' broadcast live on fb and youtube
Tango original for solo guitar (July 2022 - 5/Jan/2023)
Balada Ranchera for Orchestra, Music introduction to the weekly program 'Conversando con Luisa' broadcast live on fb and youtube
for solo guitar
9 Tonadas 1 Cueca -Composed between the years 1969-2014
Arranged by Victor Martinez Parada
for guitar-commissioned & dedicated to Alexandra P Trostel
for solo guitar (Dec 2019-Jan 31 2020)
Marlen Harold/Victor MartinezParada for guitar September 2020
for guitar
Arranged for guitar by Victor Martinez Parada
(2020 Second version )for Guitar
for guitar. Work commissioned & dedicated to Gloria Urrejola Gonzalez
Arranged for guitar by Victor Martinez Parada
Version singer and Orchestra (2018-2019)
Matteo Carcassi/Victor Martinez Parada Nov 12 2019 for Guitar
(The right to live in peace)by Victor Jara .Arranged for solo guitar by VMP Nov 16 2019
arranged for Guitar by Victor Martinez Parada (Second version)
Bolero Cubano for Piano and Emsamble Orchestra
Version for piano and singer
(New Version) by Chito Faro arranged for solo guitar by VMP
Solo guitar (May 2015)
Inspired by the poem "Todas ibamos a ser reinas" by G.Mistral and the music dedicated to my adorable sister in-law Maria Graciela Salazar Lagunas
for singer ,guitar and small ensamble (Aug 16 2014)
by Led Zeppelin, arranged for solo guitar by VMP
A song by Rosie Henshaw, arranged for classical guitar and singer by VMP
Japanese pop song arranged for guitar by VMP
for guitar
Japanese pop song arranged for guitar by VMP
Japanese pop song arranged for guitar by VMP
a lesson for guitar
A ballad for trio guitar for Martinez Akustica by VMP and Andro Martinez
“The Three Partiers” – a gypsy song for trio guitar, keyboard, and percussion
Japanese pop song arranged for guitar by VMP
a ballad for guitar and ensamble orchestra
for trio guitars and ensamble orchestra
for trio guitar by Andro martinez and VMP
for trio guitar and orchestra. Commissioned for Japan by the Luxe Company
Australian folk song. Arrangement for guitar by VMP
for guitar and orchestra.(My memories in Japan)
by Harold Arlen arrangement for trio guitar by VMP
for trio guitar and band. Written by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
Vals music for movie
(unfinished) – dedicated to my wife Gloria. For solo / trio guitar and other instruments
for quartet guitar, piano, jazz band, and symphonic orchestra
for quartet guitar and symphonic orchestra
by Franz Gruber, arrangement for guitar by VMP
by Luis Bonfa, arranged for trio guitar by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
for trio guitar. Written by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
By VMP. Arranged for trio guitar by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
based on a song by Violeta Parra. Arranged for trio guitar by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
based on a song by Stevie Wonder arranged for trio guitar by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
By Kenny Dorham; arranged for trio guitar by VMP, Andro Martinez, and Dauno Martinez
New version arranged in homage to Astor Piazzolla for quartet of guitars, two cellos, and double bass
“My Beautiful Melody” – Dedicated to my daughter Tamara Bela-Lied Martinez, for trio guitar
“The procession of Ants” – Written in the form of a lession for guitar
Allegro-Rin. Arranged for tenor and small ensamble orchestra. Lyrics by Juan Quezada. English translation by Peter Boyle. Composed for the concert “A Cross Cultural Classical Concert Extravaganza” performed at the Ingleburn Community Centre
Commisioned by Gabriela Belas
“The Graduation” – Arranged for ensamble for the concert “A Cross Cultural Classical Concert Extravaganza” performed
“In Search of Peace” – Lyrics by Peter Boyle. Arranged for ensamble for the concert “A Cross Cultural Classical Concert Extravaganza” performed at the Ingleburn Community Centre
Allegro. Arranged for ensamble for the concert “A Cross Cultural Classical Concert Extravaganza” performed at the Ingleburn Community Centre
“Couplings” – for soprano and ensamble orchestra for a poem by Peruvian poet Cesar Vallejos
for guitar and read by Peter Boyle. For a poem by Cesar Vallejo
think of your sex” – Lyrics by Cesar Vallejo
“Overture and Theme” – New version for singers and small ensamble orchestra
for viola, guitar, and ensamble orchestra
A list of works based on poems by Pablo Neruda and Cesar Vallejos. Performed and conducted by VMP
for guitar and read by Peter Boyle for a poem by Cesar Vallejos
A Chilean folk song arranged by Ricardo Acevedo. Translation to music by VMP
for trio guitar. To accompany a poem by Garcia Lorca
“The Dead Woman” – for tenor and ensamble orchestra for a poem by Pablo Neruda
“The Mountain and the River” – Allegro-Cachimbo for tenor and ensamble prchestra for a poem by Pablo Neruda
(Chilean folk song by anonymous) arranged for tenor and ensamble orchestra by VMP
“God” – Ballad for singers en ensamble orchestra for a poem by Peruvian poet Cesar Vallejos
arranged for guitar and ensamble orchestra with additional improvisation in the second movement by VMP
1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Adagio Improvisation
4. Allegro
by Stanley Mayers. Arranged for trio guitar, harpsichord, and ensamble orchestra by VMP
new verion for guitar, piano, and ensamble orchestra
Conducted and performed by VMP at the Ingleburn Community Centre
(unfinished) – for guitar and small ensamble
arranged for trio guitar; performed by Martinez Akustica
In Homage to Astor Piazzolla. For quartet guitar, two cellos, and double bass
for singers, piano, drums, Indian tabla, and ensamble orchestra for the Wavelength Concert; conducted by VMP
By Samuel Alejandro, Transcription, arrangement, orchestration, and conducted by VMP for the Wavelength Concert
(Bosnian folk song) – performed by guitarist singers: Peter Perica $amp; Petar Stojkou. Arranged for small ensamble and conducted by VMP for the Wavelength Concert
for classical guitar, acoustic guitar, flute / viola, and percussion
Song by Tracey Gillan. Words by Rhonda Rice. Transcription, arrangement, orchestration, and cunducted by VMP for the Wavelength Concert
By Diego Llisiber. Arrangement, orchestration, and conducted by VMP for the Wavelength Concert
Dedicated to Edda Filson – for trio guitar
for guitar and small ensamble orchestra
re-arranged for guitar and ensamble orchestra
for singer 25 Dec 1996
for trio guitar; to accompany a poem by Garcia Lorca
In memoriam to my parents. For quartet of guitar
for guitar
(Unfinished) – for Band
for guitar
by Chito Faro, arranged for guitar by VMP
for solo guitar as part of a band. To my student Renee
“Little Study” – for guitar
arranged for guitar by VMP
“Fantasy on Samba of one Note” – Song by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged for guitar by VMP
(unfinished) – for duo guitar, singer, and symphonic orchestra
A collection of Chilean folk songs arranged for tenor, soprano, and small ensamble orchestra. Conducted and performed by VMP
1. El Cachimbo
2. Camino de Luna
3. Rio Rio
4. Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros
5. Tonada a Manuel Rodriguez
6. La Manta a de Tres Colores
7. Si Vas Para Chile
8. La Parva de Paja
9. Una Pena y un Cariño
10. La Concentida
11. El Ay Ay Ay
12. Mejillones
for guitar, keyboard, and piano
(Salsa song) – commissioned by Antonio de Laurentis. Lyrics by A. De Laurentis, music by VMP
for guitar
commissioned by Granville Sporting Club
for guitar
“Fantasy on a Little Boat” – By Roberto Menescal, arranged for guitar by VMP
Homage to Chick Corea. For guitar.
(Easy version for guitar. Transcribed as a guitar lesson for Agustin Aguado.
Dedicated to Hermana Trinidad. Variations for guitar.
arranged for guitar by VMP
(transcription for guitar 26 Feb 1988)
In memorium of my mother. Dedicated To Francisco Madrid Gaymer). For trio guitar
Table of chord progressions
A ballad for weddings
for duo guitar. Written to accompany the poem by Garcia Lorca
dedicated to John Williams. For guitar
by VMP (22 de Enero 1986)for Guitar
for Guitar
By John Denver. Transcription and arrangement for guitar by VMP by comission of Agustin Aguado
“Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” – Dedicated to my son Andro Martinez. For guitar.
“Bach thinking about Andres Segovia” – for guitar
1. Largo
2. Gavota
3. Gige – (unfinished)
4. Allemanda – (Unfinished)
5. Ceciliana – (Unfinished)
6. Loure – (Unfinished)
7. Chacona – (Unfinished)
“Bach thinking about Andres Segovia” – for guitar
1. Preludio
2. Courant
3. Bourree
4. Double – (Unfinished)
5. Andante
6. Sarabandali
7. Minuetto
(By Harold Arlen) arranged for guitar by VMP
(by Andre Gagnon) Arranged for guitar by VMP on commision by Agustin Aguado
for trio guitar (Unfinished)
for guitar
For guitar, guitar accompaniment, charango, quena, and bombo leguero. For the film “Estera” by Matias Merino
Book of 10 pop songs
For duo guitar. Dedicated to the Assad Brothers
for guitar ensamble & jazz-rock band. Later transcribed for guitar quartet (3 classical guitars & acoustic guitar / 12 string guitar)
Variations in A minor & E minor by VMP
(Vals Chilote – anonymous Chilean folk song) – arranged for duo guitar by VMP
for quartet of guitar and small band
For singer, guitars, and amall ensamble
1. Noche de Paz. (noche Maravillosa) Adagio
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
4. Noche de Paz (Andante Mosso)
5. Allegro – Rin
6. Noche de Paz
7. La Graduacion
Pop song by Gerardo Rocha. Harmony, arrangement, & orchestration by VMP. Conducted and recorded by VMP. For competition at the Festival de la Cancion de Vina del Mar
for 25 string guitar
for guitar, singer, and small ensamble orchestra
for guitar and flute
for 25 string guitar
for viola, guitar, acoustic guitar, & triangulo
for guitar
for duo guitar. The premier was performed by VMP & Carlos Lederman
for duo guitar
arranged for solo guitar by VMP
1. Mi Querido Amor
2. No es Amorosa
3. Todo en Amor es Bello
4. No te Preocupes a Cerca de Eso
5. Si Realmente me Ama
6. Tue res el Brillo del sol de mi Vida
for cello and guitar
for small ensamble, from the movie “Estera”
for duo guitar. The premier was performed by VMP & Alberto Cumplido
arranged for guitar by VMP
for 25 string guitar & percussion
for guitar, Indian table & tumbadoras
for duo guitar. Premier performed by VMP and Carlos Lederman
for guitar, electric bass, percussion, & extras
for coro mixto dedicated to my students
for guitar, flute, charango
for classical guitar, acoustic guitar, flute / viola, & percussion
Chilean folk song by Violeta Parra. Arranged for duo guitar by VMP
An improvisation, for guitar
for guitar
for 25 string guitar
for guitar
for guitar
for 25 string guitar
for guitar, flute, Indian tabla, & acoustic guitar
For guitar
By Felix Mendelssohn, transcribed for guitar by VMP
By Andres Cepeda, arranged for guitar by VMP
for guitar
for guitar
for guitar
Arranged and Harmonised for guitar by VMP
for duo guitars
By Eduard Grieg, transcribed for guitar by VMP
Homage to Pablo Neruda. For guitar, guitar accompaniment, charango, quena, bombo leguero
for Guitar
for guitar
Dedicated to Matilde Urrutia de Neruda – Slow Tone, for guitar
Comissioned by and dedicated to Liona Boyd – Slow Tone, for guitar
Choros, for guitar
for guitar
for guitar
for guitar
for guitar
(arreglo para cantante y guitarra de VMP)
for guitar
(transcription for guitar 1976 aprox.)
(transcription for guitar 1976 aprox.)
(transcription for guitar 1976 aprox.)
(transcription for guitar 1976 aprox.)
(arreglo para cantante y dos guitarras de VMP)
Transcription for guitar 1975
“A Suite in parts for children” – (Dedicated to my son Andro Tupac Martinez) – for solo guitar
1. Velando el Sueno de Nuestro Hijo
2. La Mama le Canta Mientras Duerme
3. Se despertó Tupac Protestando
4. Paseandolo Mientras Duerme
5. Viajando en el Sueno – for guitar and singer
6. Andante – Velando Su Sueno – (unfinished) – for guitar quartet
“A Suite in parts for children” – (Dedicated to my son Andro Tupac Martinez) – rearranged for for duo, trio, quartet, and 10 guitar
1. La Mama la Canta Muentras Duerme – for trio guitar
2. El Niño se Despertó Protestando – for duo guitar
3. Reflejos – Cancion No. 2 – for trio guitar
4. Velando el Sueno de Nuestro Hijo – for 10 guitars
5. Velando el Sueno – for quartet guitar
“Didactic Prelude” – written as a piece for study, for guitar
for guitar
for Guitar
“The Little Prelude” – for guitar & duo guitar
Dedicated to Marcelita, In memorial of the daughter of Eulogio Davalos, for guitar
Transcription for guitar 1975
“My Beautiful Melody” – Dedicated to my daughter Tamara Bela-Lied Martinez – for trio guitar
Translated to music for guitar by VMP Listen from a cassette record, perform by Manuel Lopez Ramos in 4 Dec 1975
Homage to Pablo Neruda – for guitar
for guitar
for Guitar
Transcription for guitar
dicated to my wife Gloria Martinez – (Tremolo) – for guitar
Duo guitars
for Guitar
Transcription for guitar 1975
Transcription for guitar 4 Nov 1975
for guitar
for Guitar
“Pentatonic Prelude” – from a suite of easy guitar pieces
from a suite of easy guitar pieces
Allegro. for guitar
“Questions” – from a suite of pieces of medium level, for guitar
Music for the Teatro Municipal Theatre Company production of “Carrousel”
“Introduction to the Tango” – (In Homage to Astor Piazzola) for solo guitar
Stude of Capo (Cejilla), for guitar
for guitar
In homage to Ernesto Allende, written in 5 movements for guitar
1. Grave – Religioso
2. Unfinished
3. Cancion No. 3
4. Allegro
5. Elegia
Dedicated to Eulogio ad Miguel Angel Cherubito, for duo guitar
(transcription for guitar night 30-31 Dec 1973)
for guitar
“Homage to Pablo Neruda” – for guitar
“Homage to Andres Segovia” Dedicated to Eulogio Davalos, for guitar,(Premiered at the Teatro Municipal of Santiago-Chile)
“The Old Fantasy” – Dedicated to artist Cecilia Bejar, for guitar
Triangulo,Pandero,Sonajas,Maracas,Claves,Huiro
for guitar
for Guitar
“Duo of Two Voices”, for duo guitar
musica de VMP textos de Humberto Zaccarelli (para Ensamble)
Pop song
for Guitar
“The Procession of Ants” – written in the form of a lesson for guitar
for guitar
From the suite: “De Piesas Faciles”, for guitar
“Alfonsina & the Sea” – By Ariel Ramirez, Transcription for guitar by VMP under commission of Eulogio Davalos
“Prelude for Lovers of Love” – Dedicated to Chilean guitarist Fernando Gonzales, for guitar.
“The Death of Antonito Camborio” – (Comissioned by Alexa Lara) – for guitar, music to accompany the poem by Garcia Lorca
for guitar
Written by Angel Lasala, arranged for solo guitar by VMP
For Guitar
Reflejos – for trio guitar
Dedicated to Cecilia, for guitar
Written by Isaac Albeniz. Transcription for guitar by VMP.
for guitar
“The Sad Love of the Girl Continues” – To Cecilia, for guitar
for Guitar
“Sad tune for a peasant” – for guitar
“You will always be in my mind” – Pop ballad for guitar and singer. Lyrics by Pedro Gaete
(Score currently missing) The premiere was played at the Chilean Sovietic Institute of Culture
transcripcion para guitarra
For guitar
Andantino, for guitar
transcripcion para guitarra
in memory of Eulogio Davalos father; inspired in on Chilean/Bolivian folk music
(transcription for guitar by vmp 1986)
Pobre Mundo (Poor World), For guitar
“When I Get to Remember” – Pop song for guitar, singer & percussion.
Transcription for guitar
For trio guitar.Dedicated to my litle students from School of Maria Hilda Pantoja (The aunt of the famous chilean pop singer Cecilia,who was my private student too).
Song for guitar and singer
(Bolero-Pasillo) song
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