Danzas Latinoamericanas

Title

Danzas Latinoamericanas

Description

Mexican composer José L. Elizondo composed "Danzas Latinoamericanas" (Latin American Dances) by commission from Mexican cellist Carlos Prieto (to whom the composition is also dedicated).

The work has three movements, which can be performed as a suite or independently:

1. Otoño en Buenos Aires (Autumn in Buenos Aires) - a "passionate tango that pays homage to the music of Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel."
2. Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Loaf Mountain) - "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'."
3. Atardecer Tapatío (Sunset in Guadalajara) - "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."

The work has been arranged for Flute, English Horn and various other instruments. Available here: https://www.joseelizondo.com/scores-danzas.html
Duration: 10-15 minutes

Creator

Elizondo, José L. (b. 1972)

Source

José L. Elizondo (personal website), https://www.joseelizondo.com/biography.html
José L. Elizondo, Danzas Latinoamericanas (score), https://joseelizondo.com/scores/danzas-flute-i-ii-iii.pdf
José L. Elizondo, Danzas Latinoamericanas (scores for other instrumentations), https://www.joseelizondo.com/scores-danzas.html
José Elizondo Music, "'Danzas Latinoamericanas' by Jose Elizondo. Performed by Pavel Barabaschuk" (YouTube), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX8zXHnI3_Q&ab_channel=JoseElizondoMusic

Date

1998

Format

10-20 minutes

Coverage

2000-

Instrumentation

cello / violoncelle

Ensemble Type

solo

Citation

Elizondo, José L. (b. 1972), “Danzas Latinoamericanas,” Music EnLivened, accessed November 21, 2024, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/music-enlivened/items/show/247.

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