Composer(s): Piazzolla, Astor
Label: Naxos
Series: Latin American Classics
Genre: Chamber Music
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.573166
Barcode: 747313316670
Release Date: 11/2013

PIAZZOLLA, A.: Tango Nuevo (T. Cotik, Tao Lin)

The tangos of legendary performer and composer Astor Piazzolla are informed by a multicultural upbringing which saw him introducing the influences of Classical, Jazz, Rock and Klezmer music into a unique Nuevo Tango style which still sounds fresh and modern today. Histoire du Tango sums up the genre’s entire evolution, Le Grand Tango is a virtuoso show-stopper, while Melodía en la menor expresses deep personal turmoil. Renowned Argentinian violinist Tomas Cotik’s special arrangements also include Oblivion and Libertango, two of Piazzolla’s most popular and enduring pieces.

Tracklist

Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
1 La Muerte del angel (arr. T. Cotik for violin and piano) 02:56
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Varelas, Dmitriy - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
2 I. Bordel 1900 03:58
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
3 II. Cafe 1930 06:46
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
4 III. Nightclub 1960 05:04
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
5 IV. Concert d'aujourd'hui 02:34
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
6 Melodia in A Minor (arr. T. Cotik for violin and piano) 02:54
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
7 2 Piezas Breves: No. 1. Tanguango (arr. for violin and piano) 03:15
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
8 Milonga sin Palabras (arr. for violin and piano) 05:14
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
9 Maria de Buenos Aires: Fuga y misterio (arr. T. Cotik for violin and piano) 03:23
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
10 Tanti anni prima (arr. for violin and piano) 04:05
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Basham, Glenn (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
11 Maria de Buenos Aires: Yo soy Maria (arr. T. Cotik for 2 violins and piano) 03:06
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Basham, Glenn (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Basham, Glenn (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
12 Oblivion (arr. T. Cotik for 2 violins and piano) 03:32
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Basham, Glenn (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
13 Aire de la Zamba Nina (arr. T. Cotik for violin and piano) 02:36
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Gubaidulina, Sofia - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
14 Le Grand Tango (arr. S. Gubaidulina for violin and piano) 07:32
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
Piazzolla, Astor
Cotik, Tomás - Arranger
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)
15 Libertango (arr. T. Cotik for violin and piano) 01:50
Cotik, Tomás (violin)
Lin, Tao (piano)

Total Playing Time: 58:45