Armand Russell: Tango Fantasy: Homage à Piazzolla for unaccompanied double bass

About the Composition Tango Fantasy is a vibrant and engaging work, abounding with tango rhythms and influences, and ideal for the advanced bassist. In one extended movement, there are opportunities to display both technical and musical prowess in the tango style with numerous challenges to explore the textures and timbres of the solo double bass. The combination of tango styles alongside contemporary musical idioms creates a work of striking originality and drive. A range of percussion sounds are also used to add variety and character. One of the main influences on the Tango Fantasy is the music of Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) who developed the tango in new directions which departed to a considerable extent from the traditional tangos which flourished previously. About the Composer Armand Russell was born in Seattle, Washington in 1932. He received the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Washington, with a major in music composition, and a Doctorate in mu