Piazzolla: Piazzolla and beyond

London Concertante

HMU 907491

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More than any other composer since J. S. Bach,Astor Piazzolla achieved the ultimate synthesis of the musical influences acting upon him - from Bach to jazz to classical music of his contemporaries - while remaining true to his Argentine roots. In this dazzling programme, London Concertante goes 'beyond' Piazzolla classics and introduces four newly written works by David Gordon and Adam Summerhayes that pay homage to the master. London Concertante enjoys an enviable position in the world of classical music where it is regarded as one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe - a position it has spent the last 17 years striving to maintain. Begun in 1991, the ensemble quickly garnered praise both here and abroad and now gives around 100 concerts a year all over the world. As well as performing regularly for music clubs and festivals in the UK, in the first part of 2008, London Concertante toured to the USA, Cyprus and will be giving concerts in Spain and Turkey later in the year. The group's first release on the Chandos label ("Gypsy Strings") came out to unequivocal critical acclaim. The success of the London Concertante owes much to the exceptional talents of its players, inspired programming by its Artistic Director, Chris Grist, and thrilling leadership under the internationally renowned violinist, Adam Summerhayes.

Works:

• Gordon, D: Augmented Tango
• Gordon, D: Milonga Bourgeois
• Piazzólla: Decarissimo
• Piazzólla: Invierno Porteño
• Piazzólla: Libertango
• Piazzólla: Michelangelo 70
• Piazzólla: Soledad
• Piazzólla: The Angel Suite
• Summerhayes: El Desposeido
• Summerhayes: When Churchyards Yawn

CD

16.11.2009

93046749125