Danza de la Mariposa for Solo Flute
- Staff Pick
Staff Pick
“An imaginative workout!”
Valerie Coleman writes beautifully for the flute which this exciting piece illustrates perfectly. Butterflies dance in a flurry of notes, each one more elaborate than the last, creating a whirl of sound. The lament is calm and expressive making an effective contrast. This is an imaginative and challenging workout for solo flute - perfect!
From the Publisher
Valerie Coleman’s Danza de la Mariposa is a rhythmic, melodic tone poem, giving the listener a tour of South America. Inspired by the various species of butterflies inhabiting the continent, this work is full of rich color, with butterflies dancing and weaving in syncopated rhythms while alternating between the feel of 3 over 4 throughout. Its slower sections pay homage to the beautiful and sorrowful sounds in the style of Yaravi, a Peruvian lament song. The melodies and rhythm eventually evolve into the spirit and syncopation of Argentinean concert tango, and the conclusion returns to the feel of Yaravi. For advanced players.
Performance duration (approx): 5'15
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Publisher's reference: 114-41504
Our Stock Code: 961790
Media Type: Paperback (4 pages [score])
