Mendoza: Se hace saber
This item is made to order and typically ships within 1-2 weeks.
- Composer: Elena Mendoza (1973-)
- Format: Score & Part
- Instrumentation: Horn, Percussion
- Work: Se hace saber
- Binding: Spiral Bound
- ISMN:
- Size: 16.9 x 11.0 inches
Description
Se hace saber (‘one proclaims') is the Spanish phrase traditionally used by the pregoneros, public criers on behalf of the local authorities, to announce themselves in the market squares in order to convey important messages to the general public. This phrase was always preceded by a short melody played on a brass instrument. The horn has always fulfilled this communicative announcement function, e.g. also for the post office or hunting.
The pregoneros and other ‘pre-technological' means of communication are at the centre of Se hace saber, so that in addition to the horn and the percussion, we also find other ‘instruments' in the piece that have to do with analogue media, both acoustic (megaphone, siren, whistle) and printed (newspaper). These instruments and the musicians themselves alternate between a purely musical and a scenic function.
What begins as a virtuoso musical tour de force between horn and marimba is gradually transformed into an imaginary proclamation by the syllables spoken by the horn player.
The idea for the piece also arose from a growing personal concern about the state of freedom of expression and freedom of the press in Europe: In recent years, we have witnessed not only their brutal suppression in Russia and Belarus, but also their progressive erosion in EU countries with populist governments such as Hungary or Italy. and even in democratic countries, the furious cancel culture, its instrumentalisation by far-right ideologues and the noise of social media are causing growing confusion about the meaning and limits of freedom of expression. with the call ‘Se hace saber', I am therefore also referring to the elementary human need to express an opinion freely. Which opinion that should be is left to the listener's imagination.
Se hace saber' was commissioned by horn player María Rubio in 2021 and is also a tribute to her virtuosity and artistic versatility.
Elena Mendoza
Horn player reads from the score.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Mendoza: Se hace saber
