Name: Habanera, for oboe and piano by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero Oboe and Piano Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Marcos Fernandez-Barrero
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Habanera, for oboe and piano
by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero Oboe and Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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Habanera was originally composed for mezzo-soprano and piano and draws its inspiration from the 15th-century Spanish poem "Van y Vienen" by an anonymous author. The poem's imagery, which uses the metaphor of the sea to reflect the ebb and flow of human emotions, carries a timeless resonance, making it relevant to contemporary audiences despite its medieval origins. The seas constant motion symbolizes the instability, hope, and ever-changing nature of human experience, connecting deeply with the universal aspects of our emotional lives.

By setting this ancient text to a contemporary habanera, the composer bridges historical and modern artistic expressions, creating a work that is both nostalgic and forward-looking. The result is a fusion of past and present, where music and poetry unite to transcend the boundaries of time. The piece was later adapted for alto saxophone and piano, offering a new dimension to its expressive potential while maintaining its original emotional depth and cultural richness.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.