Astor Piazzolla's revolutionary 'tango nuevo' initially met with hostility from traditionalists but is now widely acknowledged for rescuing tango from decline.
Performer Biography
Daniel Binelli, the bandoneón player on this album, worked extensively with Astor Piazzolla during the 1980s as a member of Piazzolla's New Tango Sextet.
Instruments
The bandoneón, an instrument symbolizing tango and permeating its history, takes the spotlight on this album.
Performer Biography
Polly Ferman, the pianist on this album, has been described by The Japan Times as a 'Musical Ambassador of the Americas' and has toured worldwide for over 20 years with the Binelli-Ferman Duo.
Historical Context
The album traces the evolution of tango from its origins in the night-time taverns of the Río de la Plata (Buenos Aires and Montevideo) to modern concert halls.
Composer Biography
Astor Piazzolla, a virtuoso bandoneón player, infused traditional tango with infectious melodies, lively rhythms, chromaticism, dissonance, and jazz elements after studying composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris.
Recording & Production
This album features tango arrangements by Daniel Binelli, a renowned Argentinean bandoneón player and composer, who is considered a torchbearer of Astor Piazzolla.
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