Las Alturas de Simpson (arrangement)

By 1879, the year Miguel Failde's Las alturas de Simpson was first performed (in Matanzas), danzón had emerged as a distinct genre.

This arrangement is a Classic Cuban danzón arrangement for Charanga Francesa (French) style band plus string chamber orchestra sheet music. Parts include: Score, lead flute, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, contrabass, piano, bass guitar, drum guide.

This book contains a collection of reference resource articles and biography on Miguel Failde can be useful for all music lovers, students and scholars--including: Rhythms of Cuba in the XIX Century, The Genealogy of the Danzón, Glossary of Cuban Music Terms, List of Cuban Instruments, List of Cuban Musicians, and Bibliography.

As we delve into the origins of the danzón, 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 ‏ : ‎ 83 pages

• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces

• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches