The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night (Tango Apasionado)

by Astor Piazzolla

The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night (Tango Apasionado) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1988
  • Label: American Clav茅
  • Country: Argentina
  • Length: 40:17
  • Community rating: 4.08/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Composed as a score for a theatrical dance production, this deeply evocative recording highlights the Argentine bandone贸n master's ability to fuse fiery passion with intricate chamber arrangements. The melancholic, nocturnal compositions celebrate the raw, historic roots of tango while continually pushing its modern avant-garde boundaries.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, complex, orchestral, theatrical, suite, virtuosic, chamber, strings, melodic, delicate, sophisticated

Tracklist

  1. Prologue (Tango Apasionado) (1:51)
  2. Milonga For Three (5:59)
  3. Street Tango (4:12)
  4. Milonga Picaresque (1:35)
  5. Knife Fight (1:50)
  6. Leonora's Song (3:39)
  7. Prelude To The Cyclical Night (Part One) (0:50)
  8. Butchers Death (2:24)
  9. Leijia's Game (2:23)
  10. Milonga For Three (Reprise) (5:59)
  11. Bailongo (1:47)
  12. Leonora's Love Theme (3:53)
  13. Finale (Tango Apasionado) (3:34)
  14. Prelude To The Cyclical Night (Part Two)

Credits

  • Paquito D'Rivera - alto saxophone, clarinet
  • Andy Gonzalez - bass
  • Rodolfo Alchourron - electric guitar
  • Fernando Su谩rez Paz - violin
  • Astor Piazzolla - Primary Artist

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