Call 800-543-5429 Mexican Composers for Organ Series

Well-known performer James Welch has edited this volume of some of Mexico's finest organ music. Volume 1 includes works by Ramón Noble. Toccatina is flashy, yet moderately easy. La Bamba from “Triptico Mexicano” is a fun piece that features the well-known folk (and rock) tune. Also featured are Divertimento en Tema Antiguo and El Flautista Alegre which The American Organist has called “absolutely charming.”
VIV 301, 24 pages, $12.95

Mexican Composers for the Organ, Vol. 2
By José Jesús Estrada • Edited by James Welch

Procesión y Saeta • Chacona • Aspiración • Noël

This is the long-awaited second volume of our highly acclaimed series on Mexican composers. It includes a lively processional in E-minor and a chaconne which builds to a thrilling climax rhythmically and registrationally. Providing a nice contrast to these is Aspiración, a work more meditative in character which will highlight the vox humana or celeste stops. The final work is a charming tribute to the 18th-century French style of Noël writing.
VIV 317, 32 Pages, $14.95

Mexican Composers for the Organ, Vol. 3
By Alfonso de Elías and Manuel de Elías • Edited by James Welch

This volume showcases a unique father and son combination of talents. Alfonso de Elías (1902-1984) was perhaps the last composer of the Mexican Romantic tradition. His Sonata and Interludio are examples of his characteristic chromaticism and rich harmonies. Manuel de Elías (b. 1939) is a member of the Mexican Academy of Arts. His Canción de Cuna is an evocative lullaby, while Preludio Elegíaco moves from introspection to a forceful climax before ending in repose.
VIV 331, 48 pages, $18.95

Mexican Composers for the Organ, Vol. 4
By Ramón Noble, Edited by Rossina Gómez
Vivace Press continues its acclaimed Mexican Composers series with another edition of the appealing works of Ramón Noble. This edition also welcomes Rossina Gómez as editor of the series. Included are the three-part bravura Toccata a Pedal built on Mexican folk tunes; and Danza Espagnola, a folk-like dance of appealing melodies contrasted with rich harmonies. Scherzino Mexicano offers fascinating rhythms and lyrical melodies, while Fantasia-Toccata opens with a short pedal solo and offers colorful contrasts of tempo and mood.
VIV 349, 40 pages, $18.95 Return to the
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