Mamba Mambo Concerto for bassoon and strings
 **Winner of the National Composition Prize of Costa Rica  “Carlos Enrique Vargas” 2024**
 The black mamba, one of the most venomous snakes on the African continent, inspires the first movement of this concerto. This beginning represents the awakening of the snake, with delicate and sensual movements. As it progresses, it turns into a dance that transforms into an intense battle between the snake and its prey, culminating in a hypnotic ending marked by a waltz of death.
On the other hand, the “Mambo” emerges as a genre that reflects African influence in America, being one of the most recognized Latin rhythms. In this movement, after the confrontation with the Mamba, we find ourselves at a vibrant party full of color and dance, where a final flash briefly evokes the struggle with the snake, but concluding in a festive celebration.


 *This product includes the score, the solo bassoon part, and the orchestral parts.