Huapango (Jose Pablo Moncayo)
Sones de Mexico Ensemble performs with a Chicago Sinfonietta chamber ensemble (string quartet and a piano). Recorded live on April 25, 2008 at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
"Huapango" by Jose Pablo Moncayo (1912-1958) is inspired in Mexican folk songs and rhythms. It is Mexico's quintessential symphonic work, and it is widely performed. This reduction arranged by Victor Pichardo, is performed by a combined folk and classical ensemble of eleven players
Featuring:
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Victor Pichardo - jarana, clarinet
Juan Rivera - violin
Zacbe Pichardo - marimba, harp
Lorena Iniguez - reed flute, jarana, guiro, foot tapping
Juan Dies - bass, teponaztli
Javier Saume - drum set, maracas
James Sanders - violin
Terrance Gray - violin
Robert Fisher - viola
Edward Moore - cello
Don Neale - piano
Sound Engineer: Dave Unger