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Piazzolla's famous tango transcribed for for piano/four-hands by Greg Anderson (2004)
What do tango dancing and piano duo performance have in common? Racing heartbeats, intense eye contact, physical friction, a charged chemistry, and an element of danger…
In transcribing this Piazzolla’s irresistible melody for four hands at one piano, not only did we emulate the sonic textures of a tango band, but we also aimed to capture the spirit of the tango. Four-hand playing already hints at an intrinsic eroticism -- a fact not ignored by many great literary figures -- but in this work, we ratcheted it up a level. We do not merely bump into one another within the cramped confines of a single keyboard; we unabashedly invade one another’s personal space, while also exploring regions of the piano that typically remain unseen. The effect is at once sensual, visceral, and intensely dramatic.
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Unfortunately, the score to the transcription is not for sale. Please refer to this page on andersonroe.net to learn about why. Visit the Composition Page to see other compositions and arrangements by Greg Anderson that are for sale.
The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo included a vigorous performance of the work on their album, "Reimagine."