Bacalov, L.: Triple Concerto / Il Postino / Piazzolla, A.: 3 Movimientos Sinfonicos, Buenos Aires / Oblivion

Featuring

Gisele Ben-Dor
Virginia Tola
Juan José Mosalini
Luis Bacalov
Santa Barbara Symphony
Ástor Piazzolla

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Critical Reception

Astor Piazzolla's Tres Movimientos Sinfónicos, Buenos Aires received a mixed reaction at its 1953 premiere, with some 'classical audience' members disdaining the presence of bandoneónes.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Nadia Boulanger, an influential teacher, advised Astor Piazzolla to embrace his tango roots, telling him, 'This is Piazzolla. Don't ever leave it,' after hearing him play his bandoneón.

Recording & Production

This album features world premiere recordings of Luis Bacalov's Triple Concerto for Bandoneón, Soprano & Orchestra (2003) and Astor Piazzolla's Tres Movimientos Sinfónicos, Buenos Aires (1953).

Composer's Artistic Vision

Luis Bacalov's Triple Concerto for bandoneón, soprano, piano, and orchestra draws on 20th-century stylistic contributions and deeply incorporates the musical roots of the tango.

Composer Biography

Luis Bacalov, the pianist and composer on this album, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the 1994 film 'Il Postino' (The Postman).

Composition History

The text for the second movement of Bacalov's Triple Concerto invokes Carlos Gardel, the greatest tango singer, and alludes to the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, who protested during the last Argentine military dictatorship.

Historical Context

The album is a recording from the Tango and Malambo Festival, held in Santa Barbara in February 2004, which was organized by conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor.