Composer

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Astor Piazzolla

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Tango

Compose Date

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ca. 1969

Average_duration

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6:11

Invierno porteño, also known as Buenos Aires Winter, is a tango composition by the Argentine composer and bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla. The piece was composed in 1965 as part of a series of four tangos called Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires), which were later arranged into a suite. Invierno porteño premiered in 1969, performed by Piazzolla's quintet, which included himself on bandoneón, Antonio Agri on violin, Osvaldo Manzi on piano, Kicho Díaz on double bass, and Horacio Malvicino on electric guitar. The piece was recorded and released on the album Tango: Zero Hour in 1986. Invierno porteño is the third movement of the suite and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood. The piece begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the bandoneón, accompanied by the piano and guitar. The violin enters with a counter-melody, adding to the somber atmosphere. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the bandoneón playing faster and more complex lines, and the other instruments adding layers of texture and rhythm. The middle section of the piece features a solo by the bandoneón, which showcases Piazzolla's virtuosic playing and improvisational skills. The solo is followed by a return to the main theme, which is played with even more intensity than before. The piece ends with a final flourish from the bandoneón, bringing the music to a dramatic close. Invierno porteño is a prime example of Piazzolla's innovative approach to tango music, which incorporated elements of jazz, classical music, and other genres. The piece is notable for its use of dissonant harmonies, complex rhythms, and unconventional instrumentation, which helped to redefine the traditional tango sound. Despite its modernist tendencies, Invierno porteño remains deeply rooted in the emotional and cultural traditions of Buenos Aires, capturing the city's unique blend of passion, melancholy, and nostalgia.

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