Danza de la Mariposa

Description

Flute — On the back cover:"composer’s note about Danza de la MariposaDANZA DE LA MARIPOSA is a rhythmic and melodic tone poem giving the listener a tour of South America, inspiredby the various species of butterflies that inhabit the continent. Full of rich and unique colors, butterflies dance andweave in syncopated rhythms within the work, while alternating between the feel of 3 over 4 throughout. Theslower sections pay homage to the beautiful and sorrowful sounds in the style of Yaravi, a Peruvian lament song. Themelodies and rhythm eventually begin to evolve into the spirit and syncopation of Argentinean concert tango, andthe end returns to the feel of Yaravi." 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. Dur.: 5’15”