Composed in 2005, the title translates to . The name is a nod to a pre-Columbian Aztec ritual where all fires were extinguished and a "new fire" was lit to symbolize rebirth and the start of a new 52-year cycle. Conga del Fuego Nuevo - Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Arturo Márquez’s (2005) is a vibrant orchestral piece inspired by the Afro-Cuban conga rhythm and the "New Fire" ceremony of the ancient Aztecs. marquez conga del fuego imslp
that mimic the flickering of flames.
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