The commissioned tangos display a wide range of compositional styles, from traditional evocations to twelve-tone techniques, minimalism, and highly personal voices.
Notable Performances
Eighty-eight of the commissioned tangos were officially premiered on April 14, 1985, at the North American New Music Festival.
Cultural Impact
The origins of tango music lie in the waltz and mazurka, but it has evolved to incorporate new stylistic elements like jazz and electronic music.
Recording & Production
Pianist Hanna Shybayeva arranged Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango" for solo piano for this album, based on a transcription for two pianos likely by Pablo Ziegler.
Composition History
This album features tangos commissioned by American pianist Yvar-Emilian Mikhashoff, who asked 127 composers worldwide to write piano pieces based on the tango dance form.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The project was inspired by Yvar-Emilian Mikhashoff's brief career as a ballroom dancer, leading him to focus the commissions on the tango.
Composer Biography
Yvar-Emilian Mikhashoff, born Ronald MacKay, adopted his grandfather's name and was a prominent performer of contemporary piano music.
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