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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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Voice + Piano
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Voice (tenor) +
Piano (in E)
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Voice (soprano)
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Voice + Piano
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Voice + Piano (in F) + Bandoneon
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La Alborada de la Esperanza / The Dawn of
Hope
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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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Voice (soprano
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SPANISH
Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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(For the score for tenor, please email
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Voice (soprano)
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SPANISH Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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Voice (tenor / baritone) + Piano (in G)
SPANISH Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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Voice + Piano
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SPANISH Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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Voice + Piano
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SPANISH Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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Voice + Piano
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SPANISH Lyrics by Rafael Z Flores
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Voice + Piano
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SPANISH Lyrics by Patricio Mendez
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Voice + Piano
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ENGLISH Lyrics by Timotheus Vermote
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Choir (a cappella)
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Choir + Piano
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Choir + String Orchestra
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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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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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Organ + French Horn + Voice soloist
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