Códice sobre el vuelo de las aves

scored for orchestra (2222.4231. Timp. 3perc.hp. Fl.s. strings)

The Codex on the Flight of Birds is a manuscript created by Leonardo da Vinci. In this document, Da Vinci devoted part of his time to studying birds, analyzing their anatomy and how it allowed them to fly. For him, flying was a dream, and in this manuscript, he captured drawings, reflections, and theories, making it the first manual on aviation. Many of his designs inspired or laid the groundwork for modern flying vehicles.

I have always thought that if I were to write a flute concerto, this would be the theme. I share Da Vinci's fascination with birds and their flight. For me, the flute represents that dream that was unattainable in his time: a melodic line soaring above the orchestra while it attempts to catch it, creating a musical analogy with the movements of flocks.

The flute, being an instrument powered by breath, is aerodynamic, agile, and ephemeral. Through it, I aim to express the dream of flying, both in its rapid passages and in its serene, reflective moments. The orchestra, on the other hand, symbolizes humanity’s attempt to achieve this dream, striving to match the flute's freedom and lightness. It is a constant ebb and flow of dialogues: they meet, disperse, and occasionally collide.

This piece is also deeply inspired by Indian music, particularly the bansuri flutes, as well as the harmonies, melodies, and rhythms characteristic of this tradition. For many, this type of music represents a ritual of introspection and connection with life, and I have sought to incorporate that spirit into my composition.