Classical Tango
Since the 1920’s Argentine and Uruguayan composers have been using tango as a tool for breaking the wall between popular and classical music. Tango musicians and classically trained composers have put together an impressive body of works in this Classical Tango style. This program showcases some of their accomplishments, including a fresh version of Jose Bragato’s masterpiece “Graciela and Buenos Aires.”
Playlist:
Astor Piazzolla (Argentina, 1921-1992)
Le Grand Tango
Murasaki Duo
Eric Kurtz Cello
Miko Kominami, piano
Delos De 3480
11:33
José Bragato (Argentina, b.1915)
Graciela y Buenos Aires
Camerata Bariloche
Sono Luminus 1994-01-01
Elbio Barilari (Uruguay, b.1953)
Canyengue
for String Quintet, Piano and Percussion.
Kaia String Quartet
Rick Ferguson, piano
Larry Gray, double bass
Ernie Adams, percussion
Recorded live at Mayne Stage by WFMT’s Sound Engineer Eric Arunas during the 2013 Latino Music Festival
9:43
8:11
Julio César Pardo (b. Uruguay, 1948)
Gran Tango for Bassoon and Orchestra
- Allegro Moderato
- Andante
- Allegro
Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos Aires
Andrea Merenzon, bassoon
Alberto Merenzon, conductor
Archive recording