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Danzas Latinoamericanas / Latin American Dances
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I. Otoño en Buenos Aires / Autumn in Buenos Aires
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II. Pan de Azúcar / Sugar Loaf
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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) ·
Mood: festive, lyrical,
Latin, energetic ·
Movements: Three movements.
They can be performed as a suite or independently ·
Description: Danzas Latinoamericanas is a suite inspired
by dances from Argentina (tango), Brazil (bossa nova), and Mexico (jarabe). o 1. Otoño en Buenos Aires is a passionate
tango that pays homage to the music of Astor Piazzolla
and Carlos Gardel. o 2. Pan de Azúcar is named after
the famous mountain in Rio de Janeiro. It is inspired by Brazilian bossa
nova. It echoes the sensuous music of Antonio Carlos Jobim
and Heitor Villa-Lobos. The melodies in this piece
are expressive, melancholic and peaceful, with a general mood of "joyful
serenity". o
3. Atardecer Tapatío is inspired by
Mexican jarabe folk-dance music and the sound of “mariachi” bands. The music
is worry-free, festive and full of life. It is a tribute to the composer’s
homeland. |
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String Trio +
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La Alborada de la Esperanza / The Dawn of
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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. ·
Premiere: The piano and cello
version was premiered by Sébastien Hurtaud and
Pamela Hurtado as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the
end of World War I on November 11th, 2018. The version for cello and string
orchestra was premiered during the World Youth Days in Panama on January 24th,
2019. ·
Programming notes: This piece can be
performed as a suite in combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For
example: o
“The Dawn of
Hope”, “Limoncello”, “Crepúsculos” (Twilights) o
“The Night
of the Moon”, “The Dawn of Hope”, “Cherry
Blossoms” o
“The Night
of the Moon”, “The Night Flower”, “The Dawn of
Hope” |
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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. ·
Premiere: Benedict Klöckner
premiered this piece on July 5th, 2020 at Schloss Burg Namedy in Andernach,
Germany. |
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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). ·
Premiere: Cellist Benedict Klöckner and violinist Yury Revich premiered this piece on July 11th, 2020
at Kloster Eberbach in Eltville
am Rhein, Germany. ·
Programming notes: This piece can be
performed independently, or in its original setting, as the second movement
of “The Legend of the Noble Knight”. Moreover, this piece can also be
performed as a suite in combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For
example: o
“The Night
of the Moon”, “The Night Flower”, “The Dawn of
Hope” |
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Die Legende des edlen Ritters
The Legend of the
Noble Knight / La Leyenda del
Noble Caballero
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I. Unter dem Sternenhimmel des Rheins / Under the starry sky
of the Rhine
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II. Die Nachtblume / The Night Flower
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III. Der Triumph des edlen Ritters / The Triumph of
the Noble Knight
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IV.
Einheit und Hoffnung / Unity and Hope
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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. The Triumph of the Knight. 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. Unity and Hope. 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. ·
Premiere: The violin and
cello duet version of this piece was premiered by cellist Benedict Klöckner and violinist Yury Revich, on July 11th, 2020 at Kloster Eberbach in Eltville am
Rhein, Germany. The premiere of the cello concerto version is scheduled
for 2023. |
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Crepúsculos (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. ·
Premiere: Sefika Kutluer, flute soloist.
Ankara String Ensemble. December 25th, 2019 ·
Programming notes: This piece can be performed as a suite in
combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For example: o
“The Dawn of
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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. ·
Premiere: Lowell Chamber
Orchestra, Orlando Cela flute soloist and
conductor. December 2019 (recording), January 2021 (album release). ·
Programming notes: This piece can be
performed as a suite in combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For
example: o
“The Dawn of
Hope”, “Limoncello”, “Crepúsculos” (Twilights) |
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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
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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
Orchestra, conducted by Leonid Grin. |
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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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(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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Commissioned by and dedicated
to Venezuelan conductor and flutist Orlando Cela ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: light, joyful, with
a bit of humor ·
Description: This composition
combines Baroque elements with Latin American salsa. This piece is intended
for Pops, light concerts or as a fun encore. It starts as a standard Baroque
dance, but at some point “peculiar” things start to happen (seemingly
out-of-place glissandos, pizzicatos, etc) that
eventually transform the piece into a very fun and rhythmic salsa. ·
Premiere: Lowell Chamber Orchestra,
Orlando Cela flute soloist and conductor. December
2019 (recording), January 2021 (album release). |
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Leyenda del Quetzal y la Serpiente (Legend of the Quetzal bird & the snake)
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Commissioned by
Argentinian conductor Sergio Buslje for the Pan
American Symphony ·
Length: 5 minutes ·
Mood: cinematic, Mexican,
mysterious ·
Description: This composition has
a certain atmospheric, cinematic character. It is a fantasy for orchestra
that makes reference to an Aztec legend of the Quetzal bird and the snake. ·
Premiere: Pan American
Symphony Orchestra, maestro Sergio Buslje, music
director. June 1st, 2002 at the Lisner
Auditorium in Washington, DC. |
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1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2
trombones, 2 horns, 3 percussion)
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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. ·
Premiere: This piece was
premiered by flutist Laura Vincent and guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan
on January 24th, 2003 in Hudson, Massachusetts. The orchestra
version was created especially for Turkish flutist Sefika
Kutluer and was performed for the first time in her
album “Latin Romance” by Sefika, accompanied by the
Bratislava Strings Orchestra, conducted by Marian Lejava.
The recording took place on 2013 in Slovakia. |
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Canción de Cuna (Lullaby)
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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. ·
Premiere: This piece was
premiered by flutist Laura Vincent and guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan
in 2002 or 2003 in the Greater Boston Area. The orchestra version was created
especially for Turkish flutist Sefika Kutluer and was performed for the first time in her album
“Latin Romance” by Sefika, accompanied by the
Bratislava Strings Orchestra, conducted by Marian Lejava.
The recording took place on 2013 in Slovakia. |
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Princesa de Hadas (Fairy Tale Princess)
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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. ·
Premiere: The original version
of this piece was premiered in the mid 90’s in the Greater Boston Area. The
orchestra version was created especially for Turkish flutist Sefika Kutluer and was
performed for the first time in her album “Latin Romance” by Sefika, accompanied by the Bratislava Strings Orchestra,
conducted by Marian Lejava. The recording took
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Set me as a seal upon
thine heart (Grábame como un sello en tu corazón)
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Commissioned and
dedicated to Alix and Ian Fox ·
Length: 6 minutes ·
Mood: lyrical, romantic, with
Baroque influences ·
Description: Originally written
for organ, French horn and baritone, the piece is based on a biblical text
from King Solomon’s “Song of Songs”, and was written on occasion of a
wedding. The musical inspiration for the composition came from Mendelssohn’s
choral piece, “Verleih uns
Frieden”, and from the magnificent sound of the pipe organ in Trinity Church
in Boston. ·
Premiere: The original version
of this piece was premiered by baritone Gerrit Peterson, organist Ross Wood,
and French horn player Fred Aldrich at Trinity Church in Copley Square in
Boston on September 11th, 1999. The orchestra version was created
especially for Turkish flutist Sefika Kutluer and was performed for the first time in her album
“Latin Romance” by Sefika, accompanied by the
Bratislava Strings Orchestra, conducted by Marian Lejava.
The recording took place on 2013 in Slovakia. |
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Sefika’s Menuetto
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Dedicated to Turkish
flutist Sefika Kutluer ·
Length: 8:30 minutes ·
Mood: lyrical, romantic ·
Description: Şefika’s
Menuetto is a sweet and lyrical piece. The composer chose musical material he
had written during some of the most memorable moments of his life, revisiting
and reinterpreting it to create an amalgamated canvas upon which he could
present new flute melodies, created for Sefika Kutluer, that are at times playful and uplifting, and at
times nostalgic and more meditative. ·
Premiere: This piece was
premiered by Sefika Kutluer
in her album “Latin Romance”. Sefika was accompanied
by the Bratislava Strings Orchestra, conducted by Marian Lejava.
The recording took place on 2013 in Slovakia. |
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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. ·
Premiere: This piece was
premiered by Kim Sopata on April 17th,
1995 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The orchestra version
was created especially for Turkish flutist Sefika Kutluer and was performed for the first time in her album
“Latin Romance” by Sefika, accompanied by the
Bratislava Strings Orchestra, conducted by Marian Lejava.
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