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Astor Piazzolla

"Sentido Unico" is a tango composition by the Argentine composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla. The piece was composed in 1985 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Piazzolla's "Tango: Zero Hour" album, which is considered one of his most important works. "Sentido Unico" is a single-movement piece that lasts for approximately six minutes. The composition is characterized by its intense and passionate melody, which is played by the bandoneon, accompanied by a string quartet. The piece is in a minor key, which gives it a melancholic and nostalgic feel. The composition begins with a slow and mournful introduction, played by the strings. The bandoneon then enters with a simple melody, which gradually builds in intensity and complexity. The melody is then passed back and forth between the bandoneon and the strings, creating a dialogue between the two instruments. As the piece progresses, the tempo increases, and the melody becomes more frenzied and chaotic. The bandoneon plays rapid arpeggios and trills, while the strings provide a pulsing rhythm. The piece reaches a climax, with the bandoneon and strings playing in unison, before gradually slowing down and returning to the mournful melody of the introduction. "Sentido Unico" is a prime example of Piazzolla's Nuevo Tango style, which combines traditional Argentine tango with elements of jazz and classical music. The piece is characterized by its complex harmonies, virtuosic instrumental solos, and emotional intensity. It is a testament to Piazzolla's skill as a composer and bandoneon player, and remains a beloved and influential work in the tango repertoire.

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