Paráfrasis Urbana | Eric Estrada Valadez

Paráfrasis Urbana (2018)

Instrumentation:

1-1-1-1/2-2-1-0/timp+1+ drum kit+ piano/ strings

Duration: ca. 12'

Paraphrasing involves reinterpreting an idea or concept using one's own words. This piece paraphrases elements from Mexico City's diverse sound landscape. The city's streets, bars, and clubs contribute a mix of rhythms, including rock, danzón, and hip-hop. Everyday sounds like street vendors' calls, colloquial melodies, and vendor shouts serve as the inspiration for the rhythmic and melodic themes woven throughout the piece.

Performance History:

Premiered by Orquesta Mexicana de las Artes on November of 2019

Awards:

Awarded the Arturo Márquez composition prize on 2019