TOUCH 2024
Adios Nonino
Composed by: Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Arranged by: Pablo Ziegler
Performers:
Hoang Manh Duc
Zhang Ming
Programme notes:
Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla (1921-1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger from Mar del Plata, Argentina. Throughout his long musical career, he revolutionised traditional tango music, infusing it with elements of jazz and classical music. Piazzolla's compositions are renowned for their passionate rhythms and innovative harmonies. His iconic work, ‘Libertango’, exemplifies his distinctive style, blending traditional Argentinian sounds with modern influences. He remains a foremost figure in 20th-century music, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians and tango enthusiasts. ‘Adiós Nonino’ was composed in October 1959, while Piazzolla was residing in New York. The piece serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Vicente "Nonino" Piazzolla, who tragically passed away in a bicycle accident in their hometown of Mar del Plata.
The original composition is written for an ensemble, with the two-piano rendition transcribed by Pablo Ziegler. This interpretation includes a cadenza, unusually located at the piece's beginning, allowing for a virtuosic and personalised interpretation mainly by the first piano. The main theme features a fast, syncopated passage, which sets an energetic and declarative tone. As quickly as the main theme begins, it transitions to the second theme which features a more passionate, melodic, and melancholic segment that gradually builds to a climax. At the peak of the music, the main theme is transformed and developed, turning darker and more dramatic in character. Following this tumultuous development, only the second theme was recapitulated, this time with renewed poignancy. As the piece draws to an end, a new theme is featured before it slowly dies away, with the 4-note ascending chromatic passage from the bass line of the main theme lingering ominously in the accompaniment. Through these musical elements, ‘Adiós Nonino’ effectively captures the essence of Piazzolla's genius and his work’s creativity.
N.B. This piece is performed in memory of Manh Duc’s grandfather, who passed away last year during concert preparation. Special thanks to the Piazzolla Foundation and Pablo Ziegler for providing the scores for this performance.
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