Libertango Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Adapted and Arranged for flute & guitar by: Gerry Saulter & Michelle LaPorte www.serenadeduo.com Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. Incorporating a variety of ethnic influences, along with elements of jazz and classical music, he revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed tango nuevo.
Originally a short instrumental piece, Piazzolla’s Libertango, was recorded and published in 1974 in Milan. Piazzolla described this charming work as “a sort of song of liberty, a celebration of being in a new place with new ideas.”
The challenge with any adaptation is striking a balanced conversation between the guitar and flute. This arrangement begins with an introduction borrowed from one of Piazzolla’s Tango Etudes for Solo Flute, followed by a slow cadenza passage based on the second theme of Libertango. While the flute sustains the main melody, the guitar provides a sense of rhythmic intensity with quasi-flamenco technique. Throughout the remainder of piece, melodic lines are sensitively harmonized and thematic ideas are exchanged between the two instruments. Please feel free to embellish, as we believe spontaneous freedom is fundamentally true to the spirit of Astor Piazzolla.
We premiered this arrangement in 2000 at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, NYC as part of our concert program, “A Tribute to Astor Piazzolla”. We happily dedicate this revised edition to all of the flute and guitar participants of the Puerto Rico Flute Symposium.
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Flute ( ) Classical Guitar
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LIBERTANGO SERENADE MUSIC - 2021 PO BOX 128, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780 USA Serenade Duo International Chamber Ensemble - USA
The award-winning ensemble Serenade Duo featuring flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter bring concert music of the world to life with their warm presence and engaging performances of culturally diverse repertoire. As five time Artists International Distinguished Chamber Music Award Recipients, the Duo has performed concerts at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. Serenade Duo has toured extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada as performers, educators, and world chamber music advocates. They are proud concert and recording artists for Centaur Records, Alhambra Guitars, Miyazawa Flutes, RC Strings, Celestine Flute Rexonator, and Fishman Music. www.serenadeduo.com Instagram: @serenade2 YouTube: serenadeduo
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