The liberating tango of the Astor Piazzolla: the creation of the Libertango

The liberating tango of the Astor Piazzolla: the creation of the Libertango

The musical revolution of the "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla

The "Libertango", composed by Astor Piazzolla 50 years ago, marked a musical revolution that led the traditional tango into a new era. This composition was much more than just a song - it was a powerful message that penetrated the air in the world and blew up the limits of the genre. For Piazzolla, the success of the "Libertango" was a surprising redemption after years of experiments with the Tango Nuevo, a merger of traditional elements and modern influences.

piazzolla, a son of Italian immigrants in Argentina, was inspired by the sounds of the tango, played on the radio of his youth. His musical journey was shaped by encounters with greats like Carlos Gardel and Elvino Vardaro, but it was his meetings with Artur Rubinstein, Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger, who encouraged him to break new ground and find his own artistic voice.

The "Libertango" is characterized by its unique structure, which combines rhythmic complexity and melodic freedom. This composition was more than just music - it was an artistic expression that overcame the traditional limits of the tango and heralded a new era of the Tango Nuevo. With elements of modern and avant -garde playing techniques, Piazzolla created a work that should change the tango forever.

The Geneva television appearance, in which Piazzolla presented the "Libertango", is a masterpiece of the music theater. The visual and sonic elements combine into an impressive total work of art that captivates the audience. Piazzolla itself, in his dark aura of Tango Nuevo, radiates a mixture of passion and determination.

piazzolla died in 1992 in Buenos Aires, the city that inspired and shaped him. His "Libertango" remains as his legacy, a symbol of artistic freedom and innovation that he brought into the world of tango. This composition is more than just a song - it is a manifesto of the creative vision of Astor Piazzolla, a man who changed the tango forever.

- Nag