La Mariposa for String Orchestra

Guilt, regret, anger and mourning… those who remain after tragedy strikes are sometimes overlooked, but this musical memoir remembers and honors the hearts that remain but feel a piece of them has passed away through tragedy. The heartfelt melody is woven with stunning harmonies, intense climaxes and serene tranquility. “Hearts Remaining” will challenge and inspire young musicians to think, feel and play deeply, from the heart, empathizing with those… who remain. (Grade 2.5, Dur 3:24)

This classic work was adapted/extracted from a larger scored work that Joseph Haydn wrote while in the service of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy. The original work contained a number of wind parts that in this arrangement have been excluded, but this fine arrangement works beautifully nonetheless as a string-only work. Playing the Rondo-Finale will introduce your students to the well-proportioned pleasures of Classical music, as well as the rondo form. (3:22)