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 Machu Picchu Concerto for Kena and Orchestra
The Machu Picchu Concerto for Kena and Orchestra is a three-movement concerto for full orchestra featuring the Kena (Andean flute) as solo instrument. This new work is the first ever written for the Kena as solo instrument, following the classical concerto format of the late 18th century...The Machu Picchu Concerto combines classical rigor with the flavor and flexibility of South American rhythms and folkloric forms, recalling the Nationalist style.
The Concerto draws inspiration from the architectural and social marvels of Machu Picchu, representing the zenith of Inca astronomy, culture, and religion...homage to Peru’s indigenous people in showing that, although the Kena is a simple native instrument, it can be played in classical music at the highest level.
The Concerto is in A minor and D minor and features the predominant use of pentatonic scales. The harmonies, however, are quite contemporary, making use of the full range of chords, from the simple triad to more “jazzy” chord extensions. The modal influence is notable throughout, especially the Dorian and Ionic modes in the melodies of many passages.
Several traditional Peruvian folkloric styles are incorporated throughout the piece...
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Composer
JAIME DIAZ ORIHUELA (read full bio)
(b. 1927)
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Arequipa, Peru and raised in Arequipa and Lima. Currently residing in Lima, Peru.
MUSIC EDUCATION
As a child studies music with his father, Aurelio Diaz Espinosa, founder and director of the Arequipa Conservatory of Music.
Continues his music education in the National Conservatory of Music located in Lima, where he studies Composition and Orchestra Conducting with Andres Sas and Jean Constantinescu.
Awarded Peruvian government scholarship and travels to Spain (1958) to study Counterpoint and Fugue with Francisco Calos and Composition with Cristobal Hafftor and Americo Caramulta.
Travels to Italy and studies with Virgilio Mortari, Hermann Scherschen and Miguel Angel Benedeti.
POSTS HELD
Director, Peruvian National Symphony Orchestra.
Director, Huanaco Regional School of Music.
Director General, Peruvian National Radio.
COMPOSITIONS OF NOTE
1) MISA JUBILAR (Jubilee Mass) for Orchestra and Choir. Winner of Peruvian national prize.
2) RAPSODIA AREQUIPENA (Arequipa Rhapsody) for Piano and Orchestra
3) CANTATA A LA CIUDAD CAUDILLO (Cantata for Choir and Orchestra)
4) SEQUENCIAS (Work commissioned by Peruvian radio and television)
5) ESTUDIO PENTAFONICO (Work for Piano)
6) SUITE GEOMETRICA (Work for Piano)
7) COMMEMORATIVE ANTHEM, PROVINCE OF HUANACO, PERU
8) SESQUICENTENNIAL MARCH (Winner of Peruvian national prize)
10) MARCH OF THE “CHORRILLOS” MILITARY SCHOOL.
11.) MACCHU PICCHU CONCERTO FOR KENA AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2006)
World Premiere: Machu Picchu Concerto for Kena and Orchestra. Arequipa, Peru
1st Movement, Clip 1
1st Movement, Clip 2
1st Movement, Clip 3
1st Movement, Clip 4 Cad
1st Movement, Clip 5 End
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2nd Movement, Clip 1
2nd Movement, Clip 2
3rd Movement, Clip 1
3rd Movement, Clip 2
3rd Movement, Clip 3 End |
Soloist
 Nayo Ulloa, read Nayo's full bio
Machu Picchu Concerto, Orchestra Specifications
Machu Picchu Concerto, Technical/Hospitality Rider for Soloist
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