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Please right-click on the following blue links to download the sheet music (scores & parts) and
audio samples |
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·
Danzas Latinoamericanas / Latin American Dances
·
I. Otoño en Buenos Aires / Autumn in Buenos
Aires
·
II. Pan de Azúcar / Sugar Loaf Mountain
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III. Atardecer Tapatío / Sunset in Guadalajara
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·
Commissioned by and
dedicated to Mexican cellist Carlos Prieto ·
Length: 10 to 15 minutes for all 3 movements (depending on
the version), approximately 3 to 4 minutes per movement ·
Mood: festive, lyrical, Latin, energetic ·
Movements: Three movements. They can be performed as a suite
or independently ·
Description: Danzas Latinoamericanas is a suite consisting of 3
movements inspired by dances from Argentina (tango), Brazil (bossa nova), and
Mexico (jarabe) respectively. |
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SCORE AND PARTS |
SAMPLE AUDIO |
YOUTUBE VIDEO |
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Scores that include STRINGS (either
STRING ORCHESTRA or STRING QUINTET)
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Strings, Cello
soloist
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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Strings, Piano,
Cello soloist
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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Scores that include STRING QUARTET or STRING TRIO
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String Quartet
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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String Quartet,
Piano
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score & parts
(all 3 movements)
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String Quartet,
Flute
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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String Quartet,
Piano, Flute soloist
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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audio - movement #3
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String Quartet, Piano, Clarinet soloist
*The piano part is optional
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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String Trio
(Violin,
Viola, Cello)
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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String Trio, Piano
(Violin,
Viola, Cello, Piano)
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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String Trio,
Piano, Flute soloist
(Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute)
*The piano part is optional
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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String Trio, Piano, Clarinet soloist
(Violin,
Viola, Cello, Piano, Clarinet)
*The piano
part is optional
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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CELLO ENSEMBLE
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2 Cellos - ORIGINAL VERSION
NOTE: This version is provided
here for reference. The current recommended version is: 2025 REVISION
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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2 Cellos – 2025 REVISION (recommended)
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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2 Cellos, Piano
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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3 Cellos
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score & parts
(all 3 movements)
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(abbreviated
version)
audio - movement #1
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(abbreviated
version)
video - movement #1
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3 Cellos, Piano
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello Ensemble
(4 parts)
*This version is best for 4, 12,
16 or more cellos. For 8 cellos, see specific 8-part version.
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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Cello Ensemble, Contrabass (4 cello parts, 1
bass)
*This version is best for 4, 12, 16 or more cellos and bass. For 8
cellos and bass, see specific 8-part cello and bass version.
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello Ensemble (5 cellos)
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello Ensemble (8 parts)
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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Cello Ensemble, Contrabass (8 cello parts, 1
bass)
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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CELLO SOLO
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Cello Solo
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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video - movement #3
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DUOS that
include CELLO (besides those in the lists above)
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Cello, Viola
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Violin
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Contrabass
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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Cello, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Guitar
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Accordion
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score & parts – movement #1
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3
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Cello, Flute
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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3
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Cello, Alto Saxophone
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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TRIOS that
include CELLO (besides those in the lists above)
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Cello, Violin, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Violin, Guitar
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score & parts – movement #1
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Cello, Violin, Flute
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello, Violin, Alto Saxophone
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello, Flute, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello, Alto Saxophone, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello, Tenor Saxophone, Piano
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score & parts - movement #2
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Cello, Clarinet, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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ENSEMBLES
OF 4 OR MORE INSTRUMENTS that include CELLO (besides those in the lists above)
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Cello, 3 Violins
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score & parts (movement #1)
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Cello, 3 Violins, Flute
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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Cello, 2 Violins, Bass
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score & parts (movement #1)
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Cello, Viola, Violin, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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audio - movement #2
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audio - movement #3
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Cello, Viola,
Violin, Bassoon
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score &
parts (all 3 movements)
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La Alborada de la Esperanza / The Dawn of Hope
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·
Commissioned by and dedicated
to French cellist Sébastien Hurtaud ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: contemplative,
lyrical ·
Description: "The Dawn of
Hope" is a composition about the journey from darkness to light. Just as
the light of the rising sun dissipates the darkness of the night, and fills
us with the promise of a bright and beautiful new day, hope and compassion
give light to life's challenges and remind us that we can overcome adversity
and focuses on the hope of a better future. |
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VERSION |
SCORE
AND PARTS |
SAMPLE
AUDIO |
YOUTUBE
VIDEO |
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Scores that
include STRINGS (either STRING ORCHESTRA or STRING QUINTET)
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Strings, Cello soloist
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score & parts
|
audio
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video
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Strings
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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String Quintet
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score & parts
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Scores that
include STRING QUARTET or STRING TRIO
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String Quartet
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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String Quartet, Flute
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score & parts
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Cello, 3 Violins, Flute
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score & parts
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String Trio, Clarinet
(Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet)
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score & parts
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String Trio, Flute, Piano (optional)
(Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Piano)
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score & parts
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CELLO
ENSEMBLE
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Cello Duo (2 cellos)
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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Cello Duo (2 cellos, Piano)
|
score & parts
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Cello Trio (3 cellos)
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
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Cello Ensemble (4 parts)
For ensembles of 4, 12, 16 and more cellos
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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Cello Ensemble (5 cellos)
|
score & parts
|
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CELLO SOLO
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Cello Solo
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score & parts
|
audio
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video
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|
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DUOS that
include CELLO (besides those in the lists above)
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Cello, Violin
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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Cello, Viola
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score & parts
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Cello, Piano
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score & parts
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audio
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video
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Cello, Guitar
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score & parts
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Cello, Flute
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score & parts
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Cello, Oboe
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score & parts
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Cello, Clarinet
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score & parts
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Cello, Soprano Saxophone
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score & parts
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Cello, Alto Saxophone
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score & parts
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TRIOS that
include CELLO (besides those in the lists above)
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Cello, Violin, Piano
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score & parts
|
audio
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video
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Cello, Violin, Guitar
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score & parts
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Cello, Alto Saxophone, Piano
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score & parts
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Unter
dem Sternenhimmel des Rheins
Under the starry sky of the Rhein / Bajo el cielo estrellado del Rín
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·
Commissioned by and
dedicated to Benedict Klöckner ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: epic, cinematic,
lyrical ·
Description: This piece was
commissioned by German cellist Benedict Klöckner as a companion piece for
Bach’s Cello Suites. The composer was particularly inspired by maestro
Klöckner’s performance of the Gigue in Bach’s Cello Suite #6, and even
incorporates some quotes from that piece in his composition. In his attempt
to include other elements that referenced maestro Klöckner’s homeland in
Rhineland-Palatinate, he was inspired by the evocative landscapes and
medieval castles of the region. |
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|
VERSION |
SCORE AND
PARTS |
SAMPLE
AUDIO |
YOUTUBE
VIDEO |
|
Orchestra, Cello Soloist
|
Please email the composer
|
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Cello solo
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
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|
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2 Cellos
|
score & parts
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Cello, Violin
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
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Cello, Viola
|
score & parts
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Die
Nachtblume / The Night Flower / La Flor Nocturna
|
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·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: contemplative, lyrical, tender ·
Note: This is the second movement of “The Legend of the
Noble Knight”. It works very well as an independent piece. ·
Description: The composer was inspired by the poems of Baron
Joseph von Eichendorff, and in particular, by the idea of the delicate and
elusive “blue flower” that represents the balance of humanity with nature and
spirituality. This piece attempts to provide a musical commentary about the
ephemeral beauty and significance of The Night Flower (Die Nachtblume). |
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|
VERSION |
SCORE AND PARTS |
SAMPLE AUDIO |
YOUTUBE VIDEO |
|
Orchestra,
Cello Soloist
|
Please email the composer
|
audio
|
video
|
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|
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String
Orchestra, Cello Soloist
|
Please email the composer
|
audio
|
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|
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Cello, Violin
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
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|
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Cello, Viola
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
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Cello, Flute
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score & parts
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Cello, Oboe
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score & parts
|
audio
|
video
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Cello, Guitar
|
score & parts
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Piano, Cello,
Flute
|
score & parts
|
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Piano, Cello,
Violin
|
score & parts
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Die Legende des edlen
Ritters
The Legend of the Noble Knight / La
Leyenda del Noble Caballero
·
I. Unter dem Sternenhimmel des Rheins / Under the starry sky of the Rhine
·
II. Die Nachtblume / The Night Flower
·
III. Loreleis Erlösung
/
Lorelei’s Redemption
·
IV. Der Empfang des Helden / A Hero’s Welcome
|
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|
·
Commissioned by and
dedicated to Benedict Klöckner ·
Length: 15 minutes ·
Mood: epic, cinematic,
lyrical ·
Movements: Suite in four
movements ·
Description: o 1. Under the starry sky of the Rhine. This movement was
originally written as a stand-alone piece and was commissioned by German
cellist Benedict Klöckner as a companion piece for Bach’s Cello Suites. The
composer was particularly inspired by Mr. Klöckner’s performance of the Gigue
in Bach’s Cello Suite #6, and even incorporates some quotes from that piece
in his composition. In his attempt to include other elements that referenced
Mr. Klöckner’s homeland in Rhineland-Palatinate, he was inspired by the
evocative landscapes and medieval castles of the region, as well as the
legends associated with them. o 2. The Night Flower. Inspired by the
poems of Baron Joseph von Eichendorff led him to becoming enamored with the
idea of the delicate and elusive “blue flower” that represents the balance of
humanity with nature and spirituality. The second movement attempts to
provide a musical comment about the ephemeral beauty and significance of the
night flower. o 3. Lorelei’s Redemption. This movement uses
the Gregorian Chant Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) and variations of it to
represent the chant of the Lorelei, in an attempt to incorporate the legend
of the unfortunate maiden-turned-enchantress associated with one of the
geologic features of the banks of the Rhine. o 4. A Hero’s Welcome. This movement
synthesizes the various musical and extra-musical themes introduced
throughout the piece, bringing back, among other things, the melodies
associated with the Bach Gigue from the Cello Suite #6. |
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|
VERSION |
SCORE
AND PARTS |
SAMPLE
AUDIO |
YOUTUBE
VIDEO |
|
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|
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FULL
ORCHESTRA
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|
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|
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Orchestra, Cello Soloist
Cello soloist, strings, 1
flute, 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, 1 trumpet, 1 horn, percussion (timpani, triangle
and bells)
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
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|
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STRING
ORCHESTRA
|
|
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|
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String Orchestra (percussion optional), Cello
Soloist
Cello soloist, strings,
--with optional percussion
(timpani, triangle and bells)
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
|
audio
|
|
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audio
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|
|||
audio
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|
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|
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STRING
QUARTET
|
|
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|
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String Quartet
|
score & parts
|
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|
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DUOS
|
|
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|
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2 Cellos
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
|
audio
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|
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audio
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|
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audio
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|
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|
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Cello, Violin
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
|
audio
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|
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audio
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|
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audio
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|
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|
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Cello, Viola
|
score & parts
|
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Cello, Piano
|
score & parts
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|
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Mondnacht
/ The Night of the Moon /
La Noche de la Luna
|
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|
·
Commissioned by
Benedict Klöckner ·
Dedicated to
Benedict Klöckner, Yury Revich and Danae Dörken ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: cinematic, lyrical ·
Description: The composer was
inspired by the poem “Mondnacht” by Baron Joseph
von Eichendorff and the idea of the light of the moon shimmering on the
surface of a gently flowing river. This is a piece about
how people can find beauty and serenity in life, in spite of seemingly
unsurmountable difficulties. The light of the moon projecting its silver
shimmery beauty onto the peaceful surface of a river, in spite of the
turbulent undercurrent. |
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|
VERSION |
SCORE
AND PARTS |
SAMPLE
AUDIO |
YOUTUBE
VIDEO |
|
|
Piano, Cello,
Violin
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
|
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|
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Piano, Cello, Clarinet
|
score & parts
|
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|
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Cherry Blossoms / Cerezos en Flor
|
|||||
|
·
Dedicated to
Benedict Klöckner and Clémence de Forceville ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: cinematic, lyrical ·
Description: This is a piece about
grace in the face of great sorrow, and how the simplest most delicate things
in life can sometimes produce the deepest effects in our hearts. |
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|
VERSION |
SCORE
AND PARTS |
SAMPLE
AUDIO |
YOUTUBE
VIDEO |
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TRIOS
|
|
||||
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|
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Piano, Cello,
Violin
|
score & parts
|
audio
|
video
|
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|
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Piano, Cello, Alto Saxophone
|
score & parts
|
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Piano, Cello,
Flute
|
score & parts
|
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Cantabrigian
Reflections / Reflexiones de Cambridge
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Commissioned and
dedicated by maestros Carlos Prieto and Yo-Yo Ma. ·
Length: 5 minutes ·
Description: The title of the piece
makes reference to Cambridge, a city that has played an important role in the
lives of Yo-Yo Ma, Carlos Prieto and José Elizondo. In the words of the
composer: « One of my sources
of inspiration was my memories of the Charles River in Cambridge. The
reflections of the trees and skyline are modified and "recreated"
by the gentle waves, sometimes becoming a bit fuzzier but sometimes
transforming themselves into something that can be even more fanciful and interesting
than the original image. When one reflects upon things, our experience of
memories can be a little bit like that too, since our memories don’t simply
capture snapshots of reality, but rather of an interpretation of reality that
has been modified, distorted or enhanced by our minds, according to our
outlook and life experience. The conversation between the two cellos in this
piece sometimes uses imitation to evoke the idea of images and their
reflections. The melodic "images" are sometimes reflected
accurately and sometimes modified or expanded. These musical motives and
their reflections can be complementary, or their differences might propel
each other in unexpected directions, but they always keep flowing gently,
like a river. The cello melodies are sprinkled with longer high notes that
are like the shimmering sun light caressing the surface of the water. Since this piece was
written in 2020, I wanted to write a piece that is positive, warm and uplifting,
like a gentle caress that compassionately embraces the listener in
consolation of all people went through during 2020. It is a composition that
gently invites us to have a moment of serene, optimistic reflection, but also
gratitude for those shimmering moments that we still have in our lives. This piece is in the
key of G (the note G is also known as “sol”, which means
”sun” in Spanish) so I clearly wanted to write something sunny and luminous.
At the very heart of this piece, the “current” of this piece takes us to a
place where we hear 8 measures from the Minuet in Bach’s monumental Cello
Suite #1. It is meant as an homage to Bach, but also to maestros Prieto and
Ma. The first time I heard the Bach suites (live or in a recording) was
during a concert that maestro Prieto gave in Boston in the late 90s. That
concert inspired me and changed my life. And of course, maestro Ma's recordings
of Bach's Suites are iconic and have accompanied me and comforted my soul in
many important moments of my life. Since this takes inspiration from a
physical river, I also wanted to pay homage to the greatest “river” of all in
Classical Music: J. S. Bach, (Bach means “brook” or “stream” in German). His
music is an endless source of inspiration and awe. » |
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Crepúsculos / Twilights / Alpenglow
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Commissioned by and
dedicated to Turkish flutist Sefika Kutluer ·
Length: 4:30 minutes ·
Mood: contemplative, lyrical ·
Description: Alpenglow is a specific type of twilight,
consisting of a magical pinkish or orange light that appears at the top of
the Alps right before the sun goes down. The piece is sweet but melancholic, with
some elements of minimalist and impressionist inspiration. In the versions
with piano, the piano plays a "moto perpetuo". This continuous
stream of sound is sometimes sweet and tender, other times more angular, and
sometimes it quotes the Gregorian chant of death, the "Dies Irae".
It's meant to represent the inexorable passing of time, which includes
moments of joy, sorrow, mourning, etc. The main melody of the soloist
instrument is meant to be a comforting, warm and consoling presence that
accompanies the listener in this meditation about life and death. The
intention of the piece is to evoke a moment of joyful serenity. |
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Limoncello
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Dedicated to Mexican
cellist Carlos Prieto ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: light, serenely joyful ·
Description: Limoncello is a very sweet, peaceful, lyrical and
tonal piece. It was written at the same time as “The Dawn of Hope” and “Crepúsculos” (Twilights), after the composer had lost
someone very dear to him. While “The Dawn of Hope” is about acknowledging the
challenges in life, but using the transforming energy of love and compassion
to find hope for the future, Limoncello is about that moment in which one can
smile again after a tragedy, and see the beauty of life again. “Crepúsculos” is a meditation about the inexorable passing
of time. Even though “Limoncello” is "sunnier" and brighter than
the other two pieces, it evokes a sense of noble gentleness and tenderness. |
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Estampas
Mexicanas / Mexican Vignettes
I.
I.
Ferial (Parade)
II.
II. Danza del Pájaro
Sagrado (Dance of the sacred bird)
III.Teotlalli
(Land of Gods)
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Length: 10 minutes total for all 3 movements (each
movement approximately 3 mins) ·
Mood: festive, joyful, Mexican, energetic, rhythmic ·
Movements: Suite in 3 movements. The first and third movements
can be performed independently. ·
Description: Estampas
Mexicanas is a suite featuring
Mexican folk elements. The composer was inspired by the rhythmic vitality of
the music of Carlos Chávez, the ritualistic mysticism of the works of
Silvestre Revueltas, and the lyrical melodies of Manuel M. Ponce. o
1. Ferial is a festive parade of simple, colorful, folk-like
tunes and rhythms. The opening of this movement pays homage to composer Carlos
Chávez, paraphrasing the opening measures of his "Sinfonía
India". But in contrast to Chávez’ work, Elizondo uses this rhythmic
material in a lighter manner to propel a set of simple tuneful melodies, and
to create a festive tapestry of sounds. o
2. Danza del Pájaro Sagrado is an imagined Aztec ritual invocation of the
sacred bird. The orchestration is sparse and symbolic. o
3. Teotlalli includes a celebratory statement of this movement’s
main theme in a symphonic version of the mariachi band. The mood for this
movement is energetic and full of life. |
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Mira
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(2 trumpets, 1 French Horn, 1 Trombone), 2 Cellos,
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Chez
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Dedicated to Jeffrey
Sanchez ·
Length: 3:30 minutes ·
Mood: playful, lively but serene, with flamenco
influences ·
Description: This composition was named after a friend of
Elizondo’s, a talented guitarist whose playing stirred his interest in
Spanish guitar music and inspired this piece. Originally composed for flute and
guitar, the arrangement for flute and string orchestra was made especially
for Şefika Kutluer. The melodies in this piece
originally drew inspiration from the Mexican and Spanish folk traditions, and
were later influenced by Elizondo’s listening to Venezuelan waltzes performed
by the talented Orlando Cela. The “rondo” form provides an easy structure for
the composer to feature a musical conversation in which the flute and the
orchestra take turns introducing melodic material and providing complementary
countermelodies or ornamental commentary. |
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Dedicated to WCRB
Boston Classical Music radio personality Laura Carlo ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: contemplative, lyrical, tender ·
Description: As the title indicates, Canción de Cuna is a tender
lullaby, hence its simplicity and the composer’s choice of a tonal, lyrical
and straight-forward musical language. |
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Commissioned by
Prof. Patricio F. Mendez ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: lyrical, tender ·
Description: Princesa de Hadas
was commissioned by Argentine poet Patricio Méndez in 1996. The orchestral
version was created for Şefika Kutluer, who has championed
it around the world. The title of this piece refers to a verse from a poem by
Méndez, where he describes his beloved as a “fairy tale princess.” The
musical material is deliberately simple, tonal, and lyrical, in an attempt to
evoke the innocence and romanticism of the world created by the poet for his
fairy tale princess. |
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Excursión a la Montaña (Excursion to the Mountain)
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Dedicated to flutist
Kim Sopata Fleuchaus ·
Length: 6 minutes ·
Mood: atmospheric, peaceful, pastoral ·
Description: Excursión a la Montaña tells the story of the first
excursion of a child to the top of a little mountain. Stylistically, the
piece is inspired by the music of Debussy and Prokofiev. In addition to
impressionistic harmonies, it incorporates elements of Mexican music and
Spanish Flamenco music. This piece was originally written for a friend of the
composer, flutist Kim Sopata. This piece has been championed, in particular,
by flutists Orlando Cela and Sefika Kutluer, who have performed it
extensively around the world. |
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Baroque
Dances
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Dedicated to Mexican
cellist Carlos Prieto ·
Length: 7 minutes ·
Description: Baroque Dances is a
suite of 3 short dances in Baroque style, inspired by Bach’s cello suites. |
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Hacia Belén (Towards Betlehem) - ARRANGEMENT
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Dedicated to Julie
Reimann and Ellyses Kuan ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: playful, energetic,
with flamenco influence in the intermediate section of the piece ·
Description: This is not an
original composition, but rather a playful and fanciful arrangement of a
well-known Christmas Carol from the XVIII Century by Antonio Soler (“Hacia
Belén va una burra, rin rin”). This arrangement
presents a fun and unexpected take on the Christmas carol that requires
virtuosity from the pianist and the cellist, and can be very good as an ice-breaker
or a closing piece in a Christmas program. |
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