Danzón No. 2
Arturo MarquezPiece Duration: 9:10
About this Piece
"Danzón No. 2 was commissioned by the National Autonomous University of Mexico and was premiered in 1994 in Mexico City by the Orchestra Filarmonica de la UNAM, under the direction of Francisco Savín.
The rhythmic interest in the piece is maintained through the use of varying accents and tempo. This staple of the contemporary Mexican music literature expresses and reflects on the dance style named danzón, which has its origins in Cuba but is a very important part of the folklore of the Mexican state of Veracruz. The music was inspired by a visit to a ballroom in Veracruz." - The Piano Experience
Sheet music video: https://youtu.be/PKQCv2lKODM?si=jGRh8KhVnqNfvzin&t=3
Disjunct Motion: Clarinet descending 6th pattern seen here in the score video.
Notable Passages
Description:
The music accelerates from c. 150 beats per minute, to 200 beats per minute! [Score video: 1:55-2:42]
Keywords: Accelerando
Description: The music accelerates in speed a second time!
Keywords: Accelerando
Description:
A descending 6th pattern is heard in the melody [Notated above, Score Video 0:31]
Keywords: Disjunct Motion - Melody , Interval
Description: The same descending 6th pattern that we heard earlier is played by the solo violin! Can you find it?
Keywords: Disjunct Motion - Melody , Interval
Description: The descending 6th pattern is heard one last time. To celebrate, it's played by the entire string section!
Keywords: Disjunct Motion - Melody , Interval
Description: The music modulates from G Minor to E minor (a minor third down) at 4:57
Keywords: Modulation - Harmony
Description:
This piece uses a traditional syncopated pattern found in salsa: 3+3+2 groups of eighth notes, in a 4/4 bar. This pattern is heard in the clave part [Score Video: 4:25-5:14]
Keywords: Syncopation