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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. ·
Premiere: The first performance of this piece was on December
9th, 1995 with the MIT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David
Epstein (reading conducted by Alan Pierson). The professional premiere of
this piece was on July 6th, 1996 with the San Jose Symphony
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SCORE AND PARTS |
SAMPLE AUDIO |
YOUTUBE VIDEO |
Orchestra –
ORIGINAL VERSION
(strings, 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets,
1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2
trombones, 2 horns, 1 timpani, 3 percussion)
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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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#3
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Orchestra –
SILVER ANNIVERSARY VERSION
(strings, 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets,
1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2
trombones, 2 horns, 1 timpani, 3 percussion)
*Optional parts for marimba and
piano for this version are available separately
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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String
Orchestra + Flute soloist
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score & parts (movements #1 &
#3)
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audio - movement
#1
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video - movement
#1
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audio - movement
#3
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video - movement
#3
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String
Orchestra + Percussion
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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String
Orchestra
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement
#1
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String
Orchestra + Piano
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score & parts - movement #1
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Chamber
Ensemble
(strings, piano, 1 clarinet in Bb, 1 trumpet, 1 “optional”
percussionist)
*Strings
can be a string orchestra or a string quintet
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score & parts (movements #1 &
#3)
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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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audio - movement #3
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String Quintet
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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 + Flute
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score & parts (movement #1)
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