Pianophilia

Does anyone here know of any works by Mexican composers for 2 pianos, 4 hands; or for one piano, 4 hands? I know a duo that wants to perform some but I can't find anything.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Preferably 19th and early 20th century compositions.

Thanks, all!

-Robert

Schulz-Evler-Forever wrote:Does anyone here know of any works by Mexican composers for 2 pianos, 4 hands; or for one piano, 4 hands? I know a duo that wants to perform some but I can't find anything.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Preferably 19th and early 20th century compositions.

Thanks, all!

-Robert

Manuel Maria Ponce wrote a very charming Primera Gavota for piano 4 hands.

I don't have the 4 hand score, but I do have a transcription for piano solo that was very kindly done for me.

For 2 pianos, Ponce wrote Idilio Mexicano.

Hector Rojas plays both of these on "Manuel Maria Ponce: Concierto y Balada mexicana para piano y orquesta ...otras obras inéditas para piano", Sony México, CDEC505513, now out of print. (Indeed, Sony México itself seems to be 'out of print'.)

http://www.geocities.jp/latinamericapia ... ncecd.html

I don't know if the version of Balada Mexicana for piano and orchestra is available in a 2 piano score.

I'll check.


jeremy

Chavez, Carlos

born June 13, 1899, Mexico City, Mex. — died Aug. 2, 1978, Mexico City) Mexican composer and conductor. Trained as a pianist, he was largely self-taught as a composer. When Mexico's first permanent symphony orchestra was formed in 1928, he became its director; he held the post for 20 years, touring widely and conducting many premiere performances. As director of the National Conservatory (1928 – 34), he reformed the curriculum and organized several concert series. He was Mexico's most prominent and honoured musician of the 20th century. His works, notable for their rhythmic vitality and orchestral colour, include seven symphonies; Sinfonía de Antígona (1933) and Sinfonía india (1936), both one-movement works on Mexican Indian themes; the highly percussive Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra (1940); and Xochipilli Macuilxochitl (1940) for orchestra with Indian instruments

Chavez-Piano Sonata
Oren

chavez-estudio a rubinstein
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Some early pieces
Oren

Chavez
Piano Sonata No3 (1928)

Chávez - Op.10, Left Hand Inversions of Five Chopin Études
Oren

Chávez - Four Piano Études, (Complete)
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Here is one more from his early compositions
Oren

Consuelo Velázquez became famous with this bolero:
arrranged by Lee Evans
"Bésame Mucho".

Ilu.