Piazzolla: Libertango for String Quintet (arr. Soteldo)
About the Composition The title Libertango is a claim to musical freedom and artistic creativity. The elements in his ensemble, such as the string section, the drums, the electric guitar, the organ, and the electric bass, have no place in the traditional tango, and Piazzolla would remark on his need to break with old structures and show his personal label. Libertango has become a covered and adapted work in any musical genre, such as the following examples: Aydar Gaynullin with the Chamber orchestra and chorus of the Staatskapelle Berlin in 2014, Yo-Yo Ma in the disc “The Soul of Tango” in 1997, Michel Camilo & Tomatito in the disc “Spain again” in 2006, Richard Galiano in the disc “Galiano Portal Blow up” 1997. The singed versions could be mentioned: Grace Jones’ version of ‘I've Seen That Face Before’ in a single in 1981, and María Rivas, a Venezuelan singer's version of Libertango in the disc “Pepiada Queen” in 2008. You'll Receive Individual Parts and the Full Score. Backgroun