Composer

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Astor Piazzolla

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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before 1965

Average_duration

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6:27

"Romance del diablo" is a tango composition by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. It was composed in 1965 and premiered in Buenos Aires the same year. The piece is part of Piazzolla's "Histoire du Tango," a suite of four pieces that trace the evolution of the tango from its origins in the bordellos of Buenos Aires to its modern form. "Romance del diablo" is the third movement of the suite and is characterized by its dark and brooding atmosphere. The piece begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the bandoneón, the traditional Argentine accordion. The melody is then taken up by the violin, which adds a sense of urgency and tension to the music. As the piece progresses, the tempo increases and the music becomes more frenzied, with the bandoneón and violin trading off solos and playing in unison. The music reaches a climax with a series of fast and virtuosic runs on the bandoneón, before ending with a final, mournful statement of the melody. "Romance del diablo" is a prime example of Piazzolla's unique style, which blends traditional Argentine tango with elements of jazz, classical music, and other genres. The piece is notable for its use of dissonant harmonies, complex rhythms, and virtuosic instrumental solos. Overall, "Romance del diablo" is a powerful and evocative piece of music that showcases Piazzolla's mastery of the tango form and his innovative approach to composition.

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