Composer

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Astor Piazzolla

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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5:50

"Celos" is a tango composition by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. It was composed in 1986 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of Piazzolla's "Tango: Zero Hour" album, which is considered one of his most important works. "Celos" is a single-movement piece that lasts approximately six minutes. The piece is characterized by its intense and passionate melody, which is played by the bandoneon, a traditional Argentine instrument. The melody is accompanied by a rhythmic and percussive piano, a double bass, and a violin. The piece begins with a slow and melancholic introduction, which sets the mood for the rest of the composition. The bandoneon then enters with the main melody, which is full of longing and desire. The piano and the other instruments join in, creating a complex and dynamic texture. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more intense and passionate, reflecting the jealousy and possessiveness that the title suggests. The bandoneon plays virtuosic runs and trills, while the piano and the other instruments provide a rhythmic and harmonic foundation. The climax of the piece is reached when the bandoneon plays a long and expressive solo, which is followed by a brief pause. The melody then returns, but this time it is played with even more intensity and passion, as if the jealousy and desire have reached their peak. The piece ends with a slow and melancholic coda, which brings the composition to a close. "Celos" is a powerful and emotional piece that showcases Piazzolla's unique style, which combines traditional tango elements with modern and avant-garde techniques.

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