Piazzolla's Tango-Études, originally for flute, were transcribed by Manuel Barrueco for guitar, creating a new set of studies that cover the instrument's full range.
Compositional Technique
Piazzolla's Tango-Études is his only known composition for an unaccompanied purely melodic instrument, posing similar challenges to J.S. Bach's unaccompanied works.
Performer Biography
Yuri Liberzon, an internationally acclaimed guitarist, studied at the Peabody Conservatory with Manuel Barrueco and at Yale University with Benjamin Verdery, receiving full scholarships at both.
Composer Biography
Astor Piazzolla, though born in Argentina, grew up in New York and first heard tangos played by Carlos Gardel, a major exponent of the form, at age 13.
Composition History
The composition of Cinco piezas, Astor Piazzolla's first work for classical guitar, was inspired by Argentinian guitarist Roberto Aussel after they met in Paris.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla introduced new rhythms and harmonies into the tango after studying composition in Paris with Nadia Boulanger, a development that brought him worldwide fame.
Composition History
Piazzolla's Tango Suite for two guitars was written in 1984 for the Brazilian guitarists Sérgio and Odair Assad.
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