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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)
· 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 9^th, 1995 with the MIT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Epstein (reading conducted by Alan Pierson). The professional premiere of this piece was on July 6^th, 1996 with the San Jose Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonid Grin.
VERSION	SCORE AND PARTS	SAMPLE AUDIO	YOUTUBE VIDEO
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 for reference. The current recommended versions for orchestra are: SILVER ANNIVERSARY VERSION SILVER ANNIVERSARY VERSION with PIANO	score & parts (all 3 movements)	audio - movement #1	video (all 3 movements)
		audio - movement #2
		audio - movement #3
Full 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)	score & parts (all 3 movements)		video (all 3 movements)
Full Orchestra – SILVER ANNIVERSARY VERSION with PIANO (strings, 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 horns, 1 timpani, 3 percussion, piano)	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Orchestra + Piano + Flute soloist	score & parts (all 3 movements)	audio - movement #1	video - movements #1 & #3
		audio - movement #3
String Orchestra + Flute soloist	score & parts (movements #1 & #3)	audio - movement #1	video - movement #1
		audio - movement #3	video - movement #3
String Orchestra + Piano + Oboe + Percussion	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Orchestra + Piano + Trumpet + Clarinet	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Orchestra + Piano + Clarinet + Trumpet + Percussion	score & parts (movements #1 & #3)
String Orchestra + Piano + Percussion NOTE: Percussion is optional	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Orchestra + Percussion	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Orchestra	score & parts (all 3 movements)	audio - movement #1
String Quartet	score & parts (all 3 movements)	audio - movement #1	video (movements #1 & #3)
		audio - movement #3
String Quartet + Piano	score & parts (all 3 movements)
String Quintet	score & parts (all 3 movements)	audio - movement #1	video (all 3 movements)
		audio - movement #2
		audio - movement #3
Cello + Viola + Violin + Flute	score & parts (movement #1)
Cello Ensemble	score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
Viola + Piano	score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
Flute + Piano	score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
Clarinet in Bb + Piano	score & parts (movements 1 & 3)
2 Bassoons	score & parts (movements 1 & 3)