{"id":301,"date":"2026-10-10T22:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steveriveramusic.com\/site\/?page_id=301"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:13:02","slug":"steve-rivera-music-new-homepage-draft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/steveriveramusic.com\/site\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Rivera | Pianist, Composer & Author"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Steve Rivera<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Pianist \u2022 Composer \u2022 Recording Artist \u2022 Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Two critically acclaimed albums, <\/span>Dividing the Darkness<\/span><\/em> and <\/span>Beyond Measures & Time<\/span><\/em>, produced in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer Will Ackerman. A new album is on the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Across music, theatre, and the written word, Steve’s work reflects a lifelong curiosity about the human experience and the stories that connect us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Listen on Your Favorite Streaming Platform<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Will Ackerman<\/h1>\n

“Steve Rivera, from the beginning of his career, has written some of the best piano music to be heard in the New Age genre. Steve has recently recorded a new album entitled, beyond measures & time, this time offering an album of intimate solos which bring us even closer to the soul of this brilliant artist.”
~ Will Ackerman, Imaginary Road Studios<\/p>\n

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Journeyscapes Radio<\/h1>\n

“Whereas many piano players who market their music as \u201cnew age\u201d often tend to avoid touching on darker moods and emotions, Steve Rivera\u2019s tenderly introspective compositions perfectly elicit both light and shadowy atmospheres, with a command of dynamics that is rarely heard.”
\n~ Candice Michelle, Journeyscapes Radio<\/p>\n

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Zone Music Reporter Review<\/h1>\n

There is yet another great review of Steve’s CD, Dividing the Darkness up at Zone Music Reporter<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s a great read, so check it out.
– Bill Binkelman<\/p>\n

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Mainly Piano Interview<\/h1>\n

Steve was\u00a0interviewed <\/a>by MainlyPiano.com.\u00a0 You may have read the very favorable review<\/a> of Steve’s debut album, Dividing the Darkness shortly after its release. Check out the interview<\/a> and the review <\/a>if you haven’t had the opportunity to read it yet.
– Kathy Parsons<\/p>\n

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Beloved Veil<\/strong><\/h1>\n

An Original Musical by Steve Rivera<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Beloved Veil is an epic, emotionally charged musical retelling of King David and Bathsheba\u2014where love, power, betrayal, and destiny collide through soaring music and a deeply human story.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beloved Veil<\/span><\/em> | Original staged reading, Los Angeles | February 11, 2026<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Books & Writing<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Donuts for Dinner<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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A Children’s Book by Steve Rivera<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Illustrated by Corrie Patton<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Lulu wants donuts for dinner every night… until her wish comes true!<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens when ‘too sweet’ turns into ‘too much’?<\/span><\/p>\n

A lighthearted tale about listening to your body, learning balance, and saving dessert for just the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Among the Gods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An Exploration of Ancient Traditions, Philosophy, and the Nature of Existence<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

A book in development exploring ancient traditions, science, philosophy, and humanity’s enduring search for truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

At its heart lies a deceptively simple question: <\/span>What is truth?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In pursuing that question, the work is guided by a fundamental principle: <\/span>Do not protect the hypothesis. Protect the method.<\/em><\/p>\n

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