Astor Piazzolla’s much-loved tangos have been arranged for all manner of instrumental line-ups, this album presenting an exuberant selection specially arranged for the acclaimed Tuscan Brass and Percussion Quintet. The Quintet is joined by guest vio…
Astor Piazzolla’s name has become synonymous with tango, that epitome of sadness and melancholy expressed in dance and singing. Piazzolla laid the foundations for the worldwide renaissance of this cultural phenomenon. The Argentinean composer and ba…
“Avital's follow-up to his superb recording of Bach concertos only confirms that we already knew: that here is a musician who recognises no boundaries except those of good taste, and who has the artistry to persuade listeners to follow him anywh…
“A swinging, sultry collection of arrangements of the Tango King's music showcasing the exception talent of Greek trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos.” --BBC Music Magazine, March 2012 **** "Piazzolla’s music appears in a variety of arrangem…
“this is an enjoyable disc of off-the-beaten-track music for string quartet...The Brodsky Quartet clearly relish the chance to do something less heavyweight than their usual repertoire” BBC Music Magazine, October 2013 **** “[in the Turina] vibrant …