Mexico City

June 21, 1930

For Carlos Chávez

Probable premiere: October 21, 1930, amphitheater of the National Preparatory School, National Classical Quartet (Ezequiel Sierra and David Saloma, violins; David Elizarrarás, viola; and Teófilo Ariza, cello).

10’

2vn, va, vc

In addition to the autograph, two copies of the instrumental parts (one complete and the other incomplete) have been preserved, as well as some sketches. There are also two incomplete copies of instrumental parts done by a copyist.

Southern Music Publishing Co., published as String Quartet No. 1.