Woodwind Quintet: New Mexico

Description

This dynamic quintet is a rhapsodic setting of five melodies collected by John Donald Robb from the Hispanic communities of New Mexico. The melody "Lupita" begins a series of melodies in a light, compound meter, including "Al Pie de la Ladera" and "Mi Unico Bien." The beautiful, plaintive cancion, "Palomita Que Vienes Herida," provides a striking contrast. "Guanajuato" is introduced and followed by six variations before concluding with a reprise of the opening two melodies. A great programming choice for woodwind quintets at the intermediate level.