For orchestra a two: 1 piccolo; 2 fl. ; 2ob.; 2 cl en Bb; 1 Bass Clarinet ; 2 fagots, ( second doubles contrabassoon). 3 french horns in F; 3 trumpets in C ; 3 trombones ,tuba. 3 timpani , percussion (3 performers); piano, violins 1, violins 2, violas, cellos, bass.
Approximate length: 9 minutes.
Anabacoa is the name of a snake. This animal has an important place in many Pre-Columbian myths because it symbolizes the power of nature and its eternal renewal. It was premiered by the Carnegie Mellon Orchestra with Maestro Juan Pablo Izquierdo as conductor.
Recording alive in 1992.
For orchestra at two. 2 fl (second doubles piccolo); 2 ob. (second doubles french horn ); 2 cl en Bb; 1 Bass clarinet; 2 bassoons; 1 contrabassoon. 4 horns in F; 3 Trumpets in C ; 3 trombones ,tuba. 4 timpani , percussion (4 performers); piano (doubles celesta), violins 1, violins 2, violas,cellos, bass.
Approximate length: 10 minutes.
There is a sacred dance that the yaqui shamans perform when their time in this world is becoming to an end. It is a solitary dance that takes place in a special space to which the dancer /shaman belongs. In that space and time he and the world become one. The richness and nature of this private show will depend upon the richness and nature of his whole life.There is a beholder of this dance: Death, who after this sacred duty is finished , will point towards eternity that is waiting for the dancer.
Recording alive, on March 2014.
Orquesta Sinfónica de Coyoacán.
Conductor: José́ Luis Bustillos.