Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian composer, believed that tango was "for the ear rather than the feet," indicating his focus on its musical rather than dance aspects.
Compositional Technique
Tango music expresses itself through a combination of strict rhythmic articulation and poetic, narrative passages, creating an emotional tonal language.
Historical Context
The guitar has been the national instrument throughout South America, especially in Argentina and Spain, since the 18th century, and is essential to the Argentinian tango.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Meadow House Studio, Wantage, between December 2017 and January 2018, with Guy Fletcher, OBE, as producer and Andy Neve as recording engineer.
Performer Biography
Christoph Denoth, the Swiss guitarist on this album, studied the Phenomenology of Music and Conducting with Sergiu Celibidache, who greatly influenced him.
Interpretation
The recordings on this album aim to broaden the definition of tango and integrate its "untamed beauty" into classical music by exploiting the guitar's acoustic range.
Composer Biography
Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian composer, studied composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, who encouraged him to develop his artistry through Argentinian tango rather than European genres.
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