NOTE: Please acknowledge the authorship of these program notes by Jose Elizondo, the composer, if you use them for publicity material, concert program notes, or any other publication.

 

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Zephyr’s Smile

·                            I.    Papalotes

·                            II.   Rehiletes

·                            III.  Luces de Bengala

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·                  La Sonrisa de Céfiro

·                             I.    Kites

·                             II.   Windmills

·                             III.  Sparklers

 

 

·        Duration: 5 minutes

·        Mood: playful, light, energetic

·        Movements: Three movements. They can be played as a suite or independently.

·        Premiere: Edward Cohen, November 2020

 

Program Notes by José Elizondo:

 

Each of the three movements in this suite is named after a toy that requires the gentle action of the wind to function. Since Zephyr is the most celebrated wind in music and poetry for its gentle, benevolent breeze, it seemed appropriate to anthropomorphize him and imagining him smiling at these images that bring back joyful moments of childhood and celebration. This composition is meant to be light-hearted, joyful and full of energy.