Description
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Duration 2:25 min
Andean Dance draws its inspiration from the huayno (or wayno), a lively dance-song genre widespread throughout the highlands of Peru and Bolivia. Two ubiquitous rhythmic cells appear throughout much of the huayno repertoire and can be heard in this piece.
The composer insists that performers genuinely enjoy playing this piece! While rhythmic accuracy, adept intonation, and balance are crucial, fostering a positive musical experience for each musician remains a vital aspect of the aesthetic of Andean Dance.
Instrumentation
Violin I
Violin II
Violin III (doubles Viola except notes below Violin range)
Viola (doubles Violin III except notes below Violin range)
Violoncello
Double Bass
Optional Percussion: a drum of some description or woodblock, or similar