ExpĂ©rimentateur de gĂ©nie en rupture avec la tradition tanguera virtuose du bandonĂ©on Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) rĂ©volutionne le langage du tango en le dissociant de la danse. Le tango fait dĂ©sormais son entrĂ©e dans le domaine de la musique de concert. Un soir de 1959 Piazzolla apprend le dĂ©cès de son père. Il compose un tango pour bandonĂ©on aux caractĂ©ristiques inhabituelles : AdĂ­os Nonino. Une œuvre intimiste aux harmonies Ă©thĂ©rĂ©es qui rompt avec les rythmes traditionnels du tango.

‘Mixed Bag’ stands midway between a collection and a hotchpotch. It is a colourful compilation of four completely different pieces each with its own specific character. The first part is called ‘Tanguillo’ : as its name suggests this Spanish dance is related to the Tango. In the next part ‘Maybe next time ....’ a repeated bass line (Passacaglia) can be heard first solo but thereafter gradually the other instruments join in. The third part forms a huge contrast – did the former part have a Baroque atmosphere ‘Rock Hard’ seems to have come directly from the Rock ‘n Roll era reminding us of stars such as Bill Haley and Elvis Presley. The finale is acheerful inciting movement called ‘Gypsy Dance’.

‘Mixed Bag’ stands midway between a collection and a hotchpotch. It is a colourful compilation of four completely different pieces each with its own specific character. The first part is called ‘Tanguillo’ : as its name suggests this Spanish dance is related to the Tango. In the next part ‘Maybe next time ....’ a repeated bass line (Passacaglia) can be heard first solo but thereafter gradually the other instruments join in. The third part forms a huge contrast – did the former part have a Baroque atmosphere ‘Rock Hard’ seems to have come directly from the Rock ‘n Roll era reminding us of stars such as Bill Haley and Elvis Presley. The finale is acheerful inciting movement called ‘Gypsy Dance’.

One of the highlights from the movie is this distinctive and moderately paced dance feature. Woodwinds and horns get a chance to shine on this one!