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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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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
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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,
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Die Nachtblume / The Night
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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
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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. Loreleis Erlösung /
Lorelei’s Redemption
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Der Empfang des Helden
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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. Lorelei’s Redemption. 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. A Hero’s Welcome. 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: Cellist Benedict Klöckner
premiered the first movement of this piece on July 5th, 2020 at
Schloss Burg Namedy in Andernach,
Germany. The violin and cello duet version of this piece was premiered
by Benedict Klöckner and Yury Revich,
on July 11th, 2020 at Kloster Eberbach in Eltville
am Rhein, Germany, and this version was later recorded by Joe Zeitlin and Dan-Iulian
Drutac in London and published on September 13th,
2024. The premiere of the cello concerto version took place on March 11th,
2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin, with cello soloist Eunghee
Cho and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kevin Sütterlin. The chamber version of the cello concerto was
premiered on September 8th, 2023, in Washington, DC by cello
soloist Benedict Klöckner and the New Orchestra Washsington, conducted by Alejandro Hernández-Valdez. And
the premiere of the saxophone concerto version of this piece was done by
saxophone soloist Manu Brazo and Orquesta Sinfónica
de Utrera in Spain, conducted by Manuel Busto. Cellists María Gómez and Alejandra
González premiered the 2-cello version of the first movement of this piece on
December 16th, 2021 at the Koninklijk Conservatorium
Brussel in Belgium. And the complete 2-cello version was recorded by Joe
Zeitlin in London. That recording was published on December 28th,
2024. |
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Mondnacht
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Commissioned by
Benedict Klöckner ·
Dedicated to
Benedict Klöckner, Yury Revich
and Danae Dörken ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: cinematic, lyrical ·
Description: The composer was
inspired by the poem “Mondnacht” by Baron Joseph von
Eichendorff and the idea of the light of the moon shimmering on the surface
of a gently flowing river. This is a piece about
how people can find beauty and serenity in life, in spite of seemingly
unsurmountable difficulties. The light of the moon projecting its silver
shimmery beauty onto the peaceful surface of a river, in spite of the
turbulent undercurrent. ·
Premiere: The cello, violin
and piano trio version of this piece was premiered by cellist Benedict Klöckner, violinist Yury Revich
and pianist Danae Dörken, on July 11th,
2021 at the Rhein Mosel Halle in Koblenz, Germany. ·
Programming notes: This piece can be
performed as a suite in combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For
example: o
“The Night
of the Moon”, “The Dawn of Hope”, “Cherry
Blossoms” o
“The Night
of the Moon”, “The Night Flower”, “The Dawn of
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Dedicated to
Benedict Klöckner and Clémence de Forceville ·
Length: 4 minutes ·
Mood: cinematic, lyrical ·
Description: This is a piece
about grace in the face of great sorrow, and how the simplest most delicate
things in life can sometimes produce the deepest effects in our hearts. ·
Programming notes: This piece can be
performed as a suite in combination with other compositions by Elizondo. For
example: o
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Ling Ling’s Dance
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Dedicated to Brett
Yang and Eddie Chen of TwoSetViolin ·
Length: 2 minutes ·
Mood: playful, energetic ·
Description: This piece was
written in response to a call for scores by the popular violinists and
Internet personalities Brett Yang and Eddie Chen (TwoSetViolin),
inspired in their mythical violin prodigy icon, Ling Ling. ·
Premiere: Ryan Yee, May 31st,
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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
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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
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Estampas
Mexicanas / Mexican Vignettes
I.
Ferial (Parade)
II.
Danza del Pájaro
Sagrado (Dance of the sacred bird)
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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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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 place on 2013 in Slovakia. |
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YOUTUBE VIDEO |
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Cello + Violin
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score & parts
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Violin + Piano
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score & parts
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audio
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