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Inspired by a great passion for Astor Piazzollas tango, The Soul Of The Tango is a critically acclaimed and essential work of the Nuevo Tango, played by Yo-Yo Mas world famous cello and many of Piazzollas former friends and colleagues.
Piazzollas old guitarists Sergio and Odair Assad even showed up to work on a pair of tracks arranged by Sergio: the Tango Suite (consisting of Andante and Allegro). The sheer beauty of one of Piazzollas tangos is generally enough to warrant the purchase of an album involving these two. An album such as this one, where all of the songs are compositions by Piazzolla is even better. Add to this the masterful playing of Ma, and the surprising facility in which the cello fits into the tango, and youve got what is a classic album.
The album begins with Libertango, a composition from Piazzollas first album that became the theme song for the movie The Tango Lesson. Following is the pair of tracks in the Tango Suite from Sergio Assad. Then comes Sur: Regreso al Amor, a softer work, though with some definite virtuosity displayed. Le Grand Tango is an eleven minute tour de force in the tango. Tango Remembrances is a particularly nice work, due to the appearance of Piazzollas own playing. Milonga del Angel is a seemingly sentimental work that shows off Piazzollas ability to express the emotions of a song perfectly and purely. To finish the album, Ma presents Cafe
1930, a rather slow paced work, but again, as in the previous song, expresses emotion very fully in its nostalgia.
Overall, the album is a stunning work of art, and even those that may not have heard of Piazzolla could easily be lured to his music via this single album.
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