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Cristal | C-AVI AVI8553331

Cristal

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Label: C-AVI

Cat No: AVI8553331

Barcode: 4260085533312

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 29th June 2015

Contents

Artists

Cuarteto SolTango

Artists

Cuarteto SolTango

About

What is tango, actually? Tango is popular folk music from Argentina with a great variety of European influences (Spanish, Italian, etc.). All of those styles converged in Buenos Aires and gave birth to this special kind of folk music. Born in the back alleyways and brothels, it evolved into an elaborate, fine art that went on to conquer the world.

That explains why it’s so multifaceted. A multitude of different tango styles emerged very early on in many different orchestras in Argentina and Uruguay. 'Rebels' like Astor Piazzolla incorporated a series of American and European influences and made tango music even more popular. We can say, in a nutshell, that tango has a long, diverse history.

We play everything from the 'classical' old 1920s and 1930s style to contemporary tango nuevo (the style created by Astor Piazzolla). We draw on any variety of tango we happen to like. However, in recent years we’ve increasingly gone back to traditional tango, since everybody seems to be playing Piazzolla.

We leave the original structure intact, since the style is the same as the traditional orquestas we listen and dance to just about every other evening. With those different styles we create chamber music that can be performed live on stage. The music becomes more intimate and 'pure' – it acquires a life of its own, whether it is danced or not.

Track Listing:
1. Cristal  
2. Buscándote  
3. La cicatriz  
4. Fuimos  
5. Lloran las campanas  
6. Olivero  
7. Marejadilla  
8. Paisaje  
9. La espuela  
10. Mi viejo reloj  
11. Bélgica  
12. Poema  
13. Alma de bohemio  
14. Prepárense  
15. Verano porteño  
16. Marrón y azul  
17. Homenaje a Córdoba

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