Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) revolutionized the tango: with his bandoneon (instrument similar to the accordion), he dared where others did not. During his career, which started in the 1950?s, Piazzolla produced a real revolution, developing the musical structure of the tango in a truly innovative way. He also understood from the very beginning the huge expressiveness of tango. In recent years the t…

‘Mixed Bag’ stands midway between a collection and a hotchpotch. It is a colourful compilation of four completely different pieces each with its own specific character. The first part is called ‘Tanguillo’ : as its name suggests this Spanish dance is related to the Tango. In the next part ‘Maybe next time ....’ a repeated bass line (Passacaglia) can be heard first solo but there…

Le seul nom d?Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) le plus grand interprète du tango nuevo incarne la magie de cette danse mystérieuse séductrice et sensuelle. L?immortel Libertango une des plus célèbres pièces de Piazzolla souligne toute l?attention que le compositeur a accordé à cette forme musicale dans laquelle le rythme et les couleurs sont essentiels.

Expérimentateur de génie en rupture avec la tradition tanguera virtuose du bandonéon Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) révolutionne le langage du tango en le dissociant de la danse. Le tango fait désormais son entrée dans le domaine de la musique de concert. Un soir de 1959 Piazzolla apprend le décès de son père. Il compose un tango pour bandonéon aux caractéristiques inhabituelles : Adíos Nonino. Un…

(Solo Feature for Fl Ob Cl Alto or Trumpet)-Arranged here for flexible soloist and band this sensuous melody from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla provides a stunning showcase for Flute Oboe Clarinet Alto Sax or Trumpet soloist. Beautifully scored for band andcarefully paced.

Astor Piazzolla au bandonéon est non seulement le maître inégalé du tango argentin mais aussi un véritable ambassadeur de la musique méridionale. Il est la muse de nombreux artistes et compositeurs et a donné des concerts aussi bien avec des formations de musique du monde qu'' avec les étoiles de la musique classique.'Oblivion' est une oeuvre lente empreinte de mélancolie pouvant être interprét…

You may not recognize this by the title but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass this distinctive arrangementdeserves a place in your library. Includes solo for alto sax.

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world Libertango will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style superbly arranged for strings by James Kazik.

Homage to Astor Piazzolla-'Chacontango is an original work my tribute to the great Argentinian tango composer Astor Piazzolla. It reflects his wonderful dance rhythms and harmonies combining these with aspects of an 18th-centuryChaconne - a theme and variations over a repeated descending bass line though this particular ‘chaconne’ is not in the traditional 3/4 time. This version of …