Oblivion

Composed by
Astor Piazzolla
Arranged by
Jock McKenzie
Price
£ 25.00 

Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine composer and bandoneon (similar to an accordion) player. Many of his compositions embraced the iconic Argentine dance of the tango

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  • 4 Trumpets
  • 1 Horn in F
  • 3 Trombones
  • 1 Euphonium (or Trombone)
  • 1 Tuba
  • 1 Drum Kit
  • 1 Glockenspiel (Optional)
  • 1 Vibraphone (Optional)
  • All Alternative Brass Parts Included

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Description

Astor Piazzolla took the traditional Argentine form of the Tango and fused it with elements of both jazz and classical music; this new style becoming known as Nuevo Tango. Oblivion was recorded in 1982 for the Italian film Henry IVdirected by Marco Bellocchio and has been recorded for all manner of instruments and ensembles. t’s haunting melody and atmospheric, melancholic mood akes it oneof Piazzolla’s most popular and enduring tangos.

“The entire programme can be likened to a sumptuous feast, with each track having its own highly delectable and thoroughly satisfying flavour. The CD is surely compulsive listening for all brass and percussion enthusiasts.”

C Brian Buckley
Brass Band World

“This is a wonderfully charismatic disc with playing of the highest quality. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

David Bremner
The Mouthpiece

“One of the finest brass ensemble recordings that has ever come my way.”

Rodney Newton
Composer, arranger and music journalist

“Wow! What a great CD. The playing is superb”

Dr. Robert Childs
Musical Director, Cory Band

“Many recordings over the last few decades have demonstrated the superb quality of British brass playing; 'Under the Spell of Spain' will rightfully take its place among them.”

Paul Sarcich
www.dailyclassicalmusic.com

“The end result, is a resounding success. This is not a commercial CD, this is education, passion and self belief written in the sleeve notes”

Richard Walker
British Trombone Society

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