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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 Orchestra, conducted by Leonid Grin. |
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SCORE
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SAMPLE
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YOUTUBE
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FULL ORCHESTRA
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Full Orchestra - ORIGINAL
VERSION
(strings,
1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets,
1
bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 horns, 1 timpani, 3 percussion)
NOTE:
This version is provided here only for reference.
PLEASE
USE THE VERSION BELOW
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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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Full Orchestra - SILVER
ANNIVERSARY VERSION (recommended)
(strings, 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2
oboes, 2 clarinets,
1
bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 horns, 1 timpani, 3 percussion)
Includes
optional parts for marimba and for 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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CONCERT
BAND
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Concert Band
(1
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets in Bb, 1 bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1
soprano sax, 2 alto sax, 1 tenor sax, 1 baritone sax, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2
trombones, 1 tuba, 1 euphonium, 1 double bass, 1 optional xylophone, 1 optional
marimba, 5 percussion (could be played by 3 percussionists if needed)
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score & parts (movement #1)
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STRING ORCHESTRA
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String Orchestra, Piano, Flute soloist
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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audio - movement #1
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video - movements #1 & #3
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audio - movement #3
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String Orchestra, Flute soloist
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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 #3
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video - movement #3
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String Orchestra, Piano, Oboe, Percussion
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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String
Orchestra, Piano, Clarinet, Trumpet, Percussion
NOTE: Percussion is optional
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score & parts (movements #1 &
#3)
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String Orchestra, Piano, Percussion
NOTE:
Percussion is optional
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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String Orchestra, Percussion
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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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String Orchestra
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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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STRING
QUARTET / STRING QUINTET
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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 #2
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audio - movement #3
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String Quartet, Piano
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score & parts (all 3 movements)
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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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String Quintet
2
violins, 1 viola, 2 cellos
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score & parts (movement #3)
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OTHER
ENSEMBLES
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Violin, French
Horn, Piano
NOTE: Arrangement by Black Moon
Trio
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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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Cello, Violin,
Flute, Piano
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score & parts (movements 1 &
3)
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Cello Ensemble
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score & parts (movements 1 &
3)
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Viola, Piano
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score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
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audio - movement #1
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audio - movement #3
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Violin, Piano
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score & parts (movements 1 &
3)
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Flute, Piano
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score & parts (movements 1 &
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Clarinet in Bb,
Piano
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score & parts (movements 1 &
3)
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2 Bassoons
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score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
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2 Pianos
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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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