{"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":"2026-10-10T23:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T23:31:03","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

Steve Rivera is a Southern California-based pianist, composer, recording artist, and author whose creative work spans contemporary instrumental music, musical theatre, and literature.<\/span><\/p>\n

His critically acclaimed albums, <\/span>Dividing the Darkness<\/span><\/em> and <\/span>Beyond Measures & Time<\/span><\/em>, were produced in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer Will Ackerman, founder of Windham Hill Records. A new album is anticipated in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond his recordings, Steve is the creator of the original musical <\/span>Beloved Veil<\/span><\/em>, which had its first staged reading performed in Los Angeles in February 2026 before an enthusiastic audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

His writing projects include <\/span>Donuts for Dinner<\/span><\/em>, an illustrated children’s book, and <\/span>From Among the Gods<\/span><\/em>, an ongoing exploration of ancient traditions, philosophy, and some of humanity’s most enduring questions.<\/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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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.”
\n~ 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>.  It’s a great read, so check it out.
\n– Bill Binkelman<\/p>\n

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Mainly Piano Interview<\/h1>\n

Steve was recently interviewed <\/a>by MainlyPiano.com.  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.
\n– Kathy Parsons<\/p>\n

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

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

Expanding his creative work beyond instrumental composition, Steve Rivera is the creator of <\/span>Beloved Veil<\/span><\/em>, an original musical that had its first staged reading performed in Los Angeles on February 11, 2026, before an enthusiastic audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The presentation marked an important milestone in the musical’s development and its journey toward the stage.<\/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

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

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

A delightful bedtime tale about two sisters, sweet dreams, and discovering that sometimes even the sweetest wishes are best enjoyed in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Filled with colorful illustrations, humor, and heart, <\/span>Donuts for Dinner<\/span><\/em> is a playful story about listening to your body, making thoughtful choices, and finding balance.<\/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

Currently in development, <\/span>From Among the Gods<\/span><\/em> explores questions at the intersection of ancient religious traditions, historical evidence, philosophy, and modern scientific understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than seeking to prove a predetermined conclusion, the work examines recurring themes across cultures, the transmission of ancient beliefs, and humanity’s enduring questions about consciousness, existence, and the fundamental nature of reality.<\/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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