Luis Alarcón - Concertango (III. Molto Allegro)

19-10-2021 - Theater aan het Vrijthof (Papyruszaal) Conducted by Ivan Meylemans - Solist João Rodrigues Concertango is, first of all, a work of fusion. On one hand and instrumental fusion, combining a classical symphonic group with a jazz trio (piano, bass, drums). Above these two groups, the saxophone soloist is the absolute protagonist. On the other hand a style fusion. We can find in this piece different stylistic reminiscences, from symphonic music from the beginning of the 20th century to real jazz elements. And above all, the tango is always present, especially the person of Astor Piazzolla. The title, a clear reference to one of Piazzolla's most famous pieces makes very clear from the very beginning that Piazzolla was the real inspiration of this piece.