Viejos Recuerdos (Old Memories) by Mario Ruiz Armengol is a refined and rhythmically elegant Cuban dance, composed with the harmonic richness and melodic warmth that define the Mexican master’s style. Known as “Mr. Harmony,” Ruiz Armengol masterfully fuses classical sophistication with Latin rhythmic grace, creating music that is both nostalgic and full of life.
In this arrangement for flute, piano, and Latin percussion by Eduardo González, Viejos Recuerdos takes on vibrant new colors. The flute leads with lyrical charm and rhythmic agility, the piano provides a harmonically lush and syncopated foundation, and the Latin percussion enhances the rhythmic pulse with subtle drive and authenticity. The result is a captivating chamber version that balances elegance and rhythm — a tribute to Latin dance tradition through a classical lens.

Viejos Recuerdos – Cuban Dance No. 4 for Flute, Piano, and Latin Percussion (arr. Eduardo González)

Eduardo González