Hasta La Raíz for Solo Alto Flute
- Uses extended techniques
- Staff Pick
Staff Pick
“Challenging writing at its best!”
The six movements of Hasta La Riaz are full of contrasts. All are improvisatory in character, by turns enigmatic, dance-like, plaintive and joyful and all are underpinned by an understanding of the colour possibilities of the alto and the contribution of extended techniques can make to the overall texture. This is challenging writing at its best!
From the Publisher
Hasta La Raíz translates to “Down to the Roots”. This 6-movement work by Alyssa Mercedes Mena was written during the isolation period of the pandemic and gives an introspective glimpse into the composer’s life through Cuban-inspired dancing rhythms and melodic passages. For advanced players.
Performance duration (approx): 10'00
Contents
Hasta La Raíz
I. El baile del progreso – The dance of progress (00:00-01:25)
II. El amor que siempre se queda contigo – The love that is always with you (01:29-04:08)
III. La ansiedad de convertirse en uno mismo – The anxiety of becoming someone- becoming one’s self, emerging identity (04:11-05:40)
IV. La fragilidad de las decisiones – The fragility of decisions/decision making (05:45-07:01)
V. La aventura del crecimiento – The adventure of growing up (07:05-08:28)
VI. Vivir en cada momento – To live in every moment (08:33- )
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Alto Flute
Publisher: Coleman Page
Publisher's reference: TPB001-01-7059
Our Stock Code: 1692037
Media Type: Paperback
