Hasta La Raíz (Solo Alto Flute)

Hasta La Raíz (Solo Alto Flute) by Alyssa Mercedes Mena, Published by Coleman Page Publications.

Duration: ~10 minutes

Hasta La Raíz translates to “Down to the Roots”. This 6-movement work by Alyssa Mercedes Mena was written during the isolation period of the pandemic and gives an introspective glimpse into the composer’s life through Cuban-inspired dancing rhythms and melodic passages.  For advanced players.

Movements:

1. El baile del progreso - The dance of progress
2. El amor que siempre se queda contigo - The love that is always with you
3. La ansiedad de convertirse en uno mismo - The anxiety of becoming one’s self
4. La fragilidad de las decisiones - The fragility of making decisions
5. La aventura del crecimiento - The adventure of growing up
6. Vivir en cada momento - To live in every moment

Winner of National Flute Association Newly Published Music Competition 2025