Astor Piazzolla III El Cielo 2020

• Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992): Libertango:
• 1 Piazzolla: Libertango 03:36
• Fracanapa:
• 2 Piazzolla: Fracanapa 02:47
• Lunfardo:
• 3 Piazzolla: Lunfardo 05:04
• Adiós Nonino:
• 4 Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino 09:17
• Nuestro Tiempo:
• 5 Piazzolla: Nuestro Tiempo 03:43
• Fugata:
• 6 Piazzolla: Fugata 03:07
• Tristeza De Un Doble A:
• 7 Piazzolla: Tristeza De Un Doble A 18:21
• Romance del Diablo:
• 8 Piazzolla: Romance del Diablo 06:29
• Total Runtime 52:24

Info for Astor Piazzolla III

El Cielo 2020 is a quartet consisting of violin, cello, double bass, and piano, dedicated to "updating Piazzolla with a contemporary sensibility." Following their formation, they released their debut Album, Astor Piazzolla, in 2020, earning high acclaim from Classical, jazz, and post-rock listeners alike.

In 2025, marking their 10th anniversary, the ensemble is set to release their third Album. As a testament to their world-class maturity and artistic resolve, they have chosen to re-record Piazzolla’s most iconic masterpieces, such as "Libertango" and "Adiós Nonino." The true value of El Cielo 2020 lies in the dense "intensity" and "raw energy" of their performances—qualities that set them apart from the countless other Piazzolla interpretations in existence.

The centerpiece of the Album is undoubtedly "Tristeza De Un Doble A." A fan favorite at their live shows, this epic work spans over 18 minutes, which is exceptional for a Piazzolla composition. Following the performance style Piazzolla himself used with his quintet, the piece opens with a 6.5-minute unaccompanied violin solo. Out of this "solitary" silence emerges the main theme, unfolding into a unique drama where tension and relief collide.

Taishi Sakurai, violin
Atsushi Hashimoto, cello
Motoi Kanamori, double bass
Kozue Takagi, piano

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