La Bella Cubana (arrangement)
Classic Cuban habanera contradanza arrangement for Charanga Francesa (French) style band plus string chamber orchestra
$55.00
This book is a Classic Cuban habanera-contradanza arrangement for Charanga Francesa (French) style band plus string chamber orchestra sheet music as arranged and performed by Maestro Bobby Ramirez. Parts include: Score, lead flute, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, contrabass, piano, bass guitar, drum guide.
It also contains a collection of reference resource articles that can be useful for all music lovers, students and scholars--including: biography on José Silvestre White y Lafitte; Rhythms of Cuba in the XIX Century, The Genealogy of the Danzón (article by Dr. Glenda R Mujer Esperanza, PhD (Art & Culture), glossary of cuban music terms, list of instruments used I cuban music, and list of some notable cuban musicians.
The iconic musical work, La Bella Cubana” by Jose White was composed around the middle of the XIX Century. It represents a prefect dynamic fusion between the habanera rhythm and the creole contradanza; which went on to become an integral part in the development of the Danzón.
As we delve into the origins of the cuban music, there’s no doubt as to its vast popular appeal; thus, transcending continents and forging a path of influence on many societies and cultures throughout the world and ages. Part of our mission is to preserve this music for future generation of musicians.
Language : English
Paperback : 85 pages
Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches