with Orchestra
The Alturas Duo and Elqui Trio's fusion of South American folk and traditional classical instrumentation combined with music written especially for their strengths provides a virtuosic and sonorous offering of orchestral possibilities. Equally at home giving pre-concert talks as they are performing on stage, these seasoned artists provide audiences with intriguing and passionate informed performances for an unforgettable symphony experience.
"Danzas Peregrinas" proved to be an audience pleaser that brought a vibrant Chilean voice to the concert Hall....Salinas uses both the melodic and rhythmic capabilities of the guitar and lute to excellent effect, and the multi-hued playing of Hill and Boltes was a treat.
---Dana Astmanm
Republican-American
Repertoire for Orchestra
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Concierto de los Andes
Written for the Alturas Duo, Chilean composer Javier Farías takes audiences on a virtuoso tour through the Andes mountain range in Chile. Sweeping passages, intense rhythm and lyrical lines depict the flight of the condor over vaunted peaks, the arduous journey over the mountains between Argentina and Chile by the liberating armies of the early 19th century and the noble "cachimbo" dance. (dur. 28 min)
Charango, Guitar, Orchestra 2(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2(B.C.) 2(Cbsn) – 2.2.1- T. Perc. I,II – Str.
Premiered October 22, 2011 at George Mason Center for the Arts (Fairfax, VA, USA)
with Carlos Boltes, charango and Scott Hill, guitar
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
El vuelo de tu alma (The Flight of Your Soul)
Written in homage to iconic Chilean folk artist Victor Jara. A passionate and rhythmic composition by Javier Farías quoting Jara's original songs and musical style while beautifully telling the story of his life, legacy, and work.
(dur: 23 mins)
Charango, Guitar, String Orchestra
Premiered in May 2013 in Bethesda, MD, USA
with Carlos Boltes, charango and Scott Hill, guitar
New Orchestra of Washington; Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, conductor
Danzas Peregrinas (Pilgrim's Dances)
The Elqui Trio was honored to give Horacio Salinas’ Danzas Peregrinas its American premiere in 2006 with Maestro Christopher Zimmerman and the Symphony of Southeast Texas and relishes an opportunity to perform this compilation of fiery instrumental dances and soulful melody written by the legendary composer and former music director of the legendary Chilean folk ensemble, Inti-Illimani. (dur: 25 mins)
Andean flutes, quena, charango, guitar, and full orchestra
American premiere in April, 2006 in Beaumont, TX, USA
with Gonzalo Cortés, Andean flutes & quena;
Carlos Boltes, charango; and Scott Hill, guitar
Symphony of Southeast Texas; Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
Concierto de San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist's Concerto)
Written for the unique instrumentation of the Alturas Duo, Puerto Rican composer Dan Román has painted an aural delight depicting the hustle and bustle of Puerto Rican workers as they rise in the morning to load trains, suffer through the heat of midday and return home to the rhythms and festivities of "La fiesta de San Juan Bautista," one of Puerto Rico’s most important annual cultural events. (dur: 25 mins)
Viola, Guitar, Percussion, Full Orchestra
Premiered June 4, 2005 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington, CT, USA
Carlos Boltes, viola and Scott Hill, guitar
Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Charles Fidlar, conductor
In the recordings above, the Elqui Trio is performing with the Fargo-Moorehead Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Christopher Zimmerman in September 2014.
