The explosion of interest in Argentine tango-classical fusionist Astor Piazzolla hasn't lost any steam, and the variety of Piazzolla discs on the market is proliferating. Here is a posh European recording, complete with audiophile sound, of one of the composer's most ambitious works, the Double Concerto for guitar, bandoneón, and orchestra (Hommage ŕ Ličge), joined with two other guitar concertos by Argentine composers influenced by Piazzolla. The Double Concerto stands up to formal presentation; with its lengthy guitar ...
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The explosion of interest in Argentine tango-classical fusionist Astor Piazzolla hasn't lost any steam, and the variety of Piazzolla discs on the market is proliferating. Here is a posh European recording, complete with audiophile sound, of one of the composer's most ambitious works, the Double Concerto for guitar, bandoneón, and orchestra (Hommage ŕ Ličge), joined with two other guitar concertos by Argentine composers influenced by Piazzolla. The Double Concerto stands up to formal presentation; with its lengthy guitar introduction and spacious final-movement fugue, it is one of Piazzolla's most successful attempts to transfer his art to the large-scale form of the concert hall.Even when he was dressed up in a tux, however, Piazzolla put the rhythms of the nightclub into his music, and those rhythms are what are missing from this performance. Guitarist Edoardo Catemario and especially bandoneón player Michael Zisman, the latter schooled in Argentina in the Piazzolla tradition, give fine, passionate...
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Good. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item. Case and cover may or may not have wear or damage. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
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