Composer

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Astor Piazzolla

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Tango

Compose Date

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1965

Average_duration

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3:23

"Jacinto Chiclana" is a tango composition by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. It was composed in 1956 and premiered in Buenos Aires the same year. The piece is named after a character from a poem by Jorge Luis Borges. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Lento" and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the bandoneón, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The second movement is marked "Allegro" and features a more upbeat and rhythmic melody, with the bandoneón and piano playing in unison. The third movement is marked "Lento" and returns to the mournful melody of the first movement, with the bandoneón playing a solo accompanied by sparse piano chords. The piece is notable for its use of dissonant harmonies and unconventional rhythms, which were a departure from the traditional tango style. Piazzolla's compositions were controversial at the time, as they were seen as a departure from the traditional tango style. However, his innovative approach to the genre would later be recognized as a major contribution to the development of modern tango. "Jacinto Chiclana" is a haunting and evocative piece that captures the melancholy and passion of the tango. Its use of dissonant harmonies and unconventional rhythms give it a unique and modern sound that sets it apart from traditional tango compositions.

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