Scoring
SATB chorus and S and T solos
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Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes (Hendon Music)
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Composer's Notes
“My vocal work Tembandumba was created for the magnificent Young People’s Chorus of New York City, as requested by its director Francisco Núñez. The title is inspired by Tembandumba de la Quimbamba, the main character the poem Majestad Negra (Black Majesty) by Puerto Rican poet Luis Pales Matos. Two soloists – soprano and alto – plus a pair of Cuban claves add contrast and color to the choir; and although I used some extra-lyrics and onomatopoeic sounds for rhythmic effects, the beautiful poetry of the Puerto Rican maestro stays intact in all its grace and glory. This is my humble musical tribute to the master poet from Borinquen.” (Paquito D’Rivera)