"Libertadores" is a celebrated 2010 symphonic poem by Óscar Navarro commissioned for the Vila d'Altea competition, divided into two sections representing the Amazon and the South American liberators. The piece features distinct musical textures, including body percussion in the first part and a grand military march-fanfare in the second. Authentic scores for wind band and orchestra are available via the Óscar Navarro Online Store. LIBERTADORES (Symphonic Poem for Wind Band)
Performance and Interpretation: Musicians can use this score to perform Navarro's work, bringing his musical ideas to life. The nuances captured in the partitura guide the interpretation, ensuring that the performance aligns with the composer's vision.
- Rehearsal F (The Battle): The tempo marking is Allegro feroce (Half note = 96). Do not let the percussion overpower the woodwind runs here.
- Rehearsal M (The Solo): There is a gorgeous English Horn solo (or Alto Sax alternative). The partitura shows the harmony is a fragile Bb minor add9. Don't rush.
- The Last 10 Bars: The time signature changes every bar (2/4, 3/4, 5/8, 7/8). Conduct this pattern clearly; the band will fall apart without a strict downbeat.
The piece is typically performed as a single continuous movement divided into two primary sections: Amazonas (The Amazon):
Style & Genre
- Latin-American classical/concert band repertoire
- Rhythmic elements derived from Latin dance traditions; may include march or celebratory motifs suggested by title "Libertadores" (liberators/independence).