Sonata Tanguera no.6 Buenos Aires hechicera
Tango-Sonata in 4 movements for Piano solo.
The Tango Sonata is a new development by Pablo Aguirre. In 2003 was the worldpremiere of Sonata Tanguera no.1 Buenos Aires en llamas. Here, the composer makes use of the structure of the classical sonata form, the structure of the first movement of the traditional sonata, by dividing it into single fragments in order to create a new framework for the Tango-Sonata. In the different Tango-Sonatas the fragments of the sonata form are separated in 4, 5, 6 or 7 movements.
This renewed basic structure facilitates a dynamic development and a variation of expression that describes a vivid narrative curve. Elements of tango are blended with chromatic and full tone scales, which leads to modulations that remind of impressionistic music. The musical themes are formed by the rhythm and character of tango and its related types (milonga and valsecito). This kaleidoscope of audible sensory impressions, full of tempo alterations and leitmotives, is presented in the Tango Sonata in a very impressive way.
More information about the composer
Pablo Aguirre
The composer and pianist Pablo Aguirre was born in Buenos Aires in 1961. His doing embraces as well general public music as orchestral and chamber music compositions. He was already honored with notable awards, such as the "Estímulo a la Creación" (Stimulation to Creativity) Prize of the Argentine National Arts Fund in the years 2008, 2004 and 1997 and the Belgrano University Prize in the "Folk & Fusion" category in 1987.
His style of composition includes classical structures and concepts of harmony of the 20th century that are united with the character of tango and folklore. His classical pieces, to which he has devoted himself intensively during the last years, are presented world-wide, attracting steadily increasing attention.
Although the author has been mainly described as influenced mainly by such authors as Ginastera, Villalobos and de los Ríos, he can also be labeled as part of the modern post-Piazzola tango, being his work.
"A modern form of developing tango, growing apart for the influence of jazz, in its own and innovative style."
