Originally written for orchestra, Danzon No. 2 has enjoyed significant popularity on performance programs everywhere. The danzon itself was Cuban-born, from a natural synthesis of Spanish, British,
Very much a standard in the alto saxophone literature.
This melodic piece consists of four movements that will showcase the bassoon soloist's skills. It is a standard used in concerts and competitions.
Here is an amazing work for four-mallet marimba based on the rhythms and tonalities found in flamenco music. It is as fun as it is challenging. It is in ABA form with the middle section open for