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Estampas Mexicanas
I.
I.
Ferial (Parade)
II.
II. Danza del Pájaro
Sagrado (Dance of the sacred
bird)
III.Teotlalli
(Land of Gods)
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Duration: 10 minutes total (each movement is
approximately 3 minutes long) The first and third movements can be performed
independently Estampas Mexicanas (Mexican Vignettes) 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. ·
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 his festive melodies and create a festive tapestry of sounds. ·
Danza del Pájaro
Sagrado The second movement is an imagined
Aztec ritual invocation of the sacred bird. The orchestration is sparse and
symbolic. ·
Teotlalli includes
a celebratory statement of this movement’s main theme in a symphonic version
of the mariachi band. |
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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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video - movement #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 marimba)
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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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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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