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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1974

Average_duration

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3:36

"Violentango" is a composition by the Argentine composer and bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla. It was composed in 1967 and premiered in Buenos Aires the same year. The piece is divided into three movements: "Allegro marcato," "Lento meditativo," and "Molto marcato e energico." The first movement, "Allegro marcato," is characterized by its fast tempo and rhythmic intensity. The bandoneón, which is the primary instrument in the piece, plays a driving melody that is supported by the piano and string section. The movement is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, which create a sense of tension and release. The second movement, "Lento meditativo," is a slower and more contemplative section of the piece. The bandoneón plays a mournful melody that is accompanied by the strings and piano. The movement is marked by long, sustained notes and a sense of melancholy. The final movement, "Molto marcato e energico," returns to the fast tempo and rhythmic intensity of the first movement. The bandoneón plays a virtuosic melody that is supported by the piano and strings. The movement is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, which create a sense of excitement and energy. Overall, "Violentango" is a dynamic and intense piece that showcases Piazzolla's unique blend of traditional tango music with elements of jazz and classical music. The piece is characterized by its complex rhythms, virtuosic solos, and dramatic shifts in dynamics and tempo. It has become a staple of the modern tango repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Piazzolla's most iconic compositions.

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