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Passion on 10 Strings - Spanish Music & Tango for Guitar & Viola / Corti, Jonkers
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Passion on 10 Strings - Spanish Music & Tango for Guitar & Viola / Corti, Jonkers

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Composer
Manuel de Falla, Astor Piazzolla, Enrique Granados, Joaquin Malats, Isaac Albeniz
Artist
Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers, Joaquin Malats, Isaac Albeniz, Astor Piazzolla
Format
CD
Label
Tyxart
Released
Apr 21, 2023
Catalog #
TXA22169
UPC
4250702801696

About

The Spanish pieces on this CD became famous mainly as solo guitar compositions by the three Catalan master pianists Isaac Albéniz, Joaquín Malats and Enrique Granados. I have often played them that way in concerts as well. In 2019, Nicolas and I had the idea to transcribe these works combined with works by Astor Piazzolla for viola and guitar. Since then, we have enjoyed playing this music in numerous concerts. The viola-guitar combination gives these compositions a whole new dimension. Compared to the solo guitar versions, the works appear in a completely new light, allowing the compositions to emit transparency and a variety of tonal colors.

The Spanish music of the CD program alternates with music by one of the most frequently performed works of Manuel de Falla (1876–1946), and the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992). Piazzolla is considered the great innovator of the Tango, the “Tango Nuevo”. He originally composed the “Histoire du Tango” for flute and guitar. The other compositions are short character pieces, all of which we have arranged for viola and guitar. The two movements “Bordel-1900” and “Café-1930” evoke the history of Tango in their respective eras. “Bordel-1900” goes back to the beginnings of the Tango. The new dance form was played in the brothels of Buenos Aires around this time. As “1930” marked a new era, the Tango was no longer danced as it was around 1900, and people limited themselves to listening to it. The Tango becomes more musical and romantic, the movements become slower, new harmonies are added. The music takes on a strong melancholic streak.

Tracklist 16 tracks

  1. 1 12 Danzas españolas (Spanish Dances): No. 5. Andaluza (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 04:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    12 Danzas españolas (Spanish Dances): No. 5. Andaluza (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Enrique Granados
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  2. 2 Goyescas, Part I: Intermezzo (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 05:08
    Track
    2
    Title
    Goyescas, Part I: Intermezzo (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    05:08
    Composer
    Enrique Granados
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  3. 3 Dernier lamento (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 02:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    Dernier lamento (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  4. 4 La vida breve, Act II: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 03:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    La vida breve, Act II: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Manuel de Falla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  5. 5 Histoire du Tango (History of the Tango): II. Café 1930 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 07:37
    Track
    5
    Title
    Histoire du Tango (History of the Tango): II. Café 1930 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    07:37
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  6. 6 Serenata española (Spanish Serenade) (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 03:29
    Track
    6
    Title
    Serenata española (Spanish Serenade) (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Joaquín Malats
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  7. 7 Détresse (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 03:59
    Track
    7
    Title
    Détresse (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  8. 8 Buenos Aires hora cero (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 02:07
    Track
    8
    Title
    Buenos Aires hora cero (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  9. 9 Chant d'Espagne, Op. 232: No. 4. Córdoba (Cordova) (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 06:54
    Track
    9
    Title
    Chant d'Espagne, Op. 232: No. 4. Córdoba (Cordova) (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    06:54
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  10. 10 IV. Cádiz (Saeta) 04:30
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Cádiz (Saeta)
    Duration
    04:30
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  11. 11 I. Granada (Serenata) 04:51
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Granada (Serenata)
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  12. 12 Mallorca, barcarolle, Op. 202 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 06:55
    Track
    12
    Title
    Mallorca, barcarolle, Op. 202 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    06:55
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  13. 13 Milonga en re (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 04:33
    Track
    13
    Title
    Milonga en re (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    04:33
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  14. 14 12 Piezas características, Op. 92: No. 12. Torre Bermeja (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 05:03
    Track
    14
    Title
    12 Piezas características, Op. 92: No. 12. Torre Bermeja (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  15. 15 Recuerdos de viaje, Op. 71: No. 6. Rumores de la Caleta (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 04:00
    Track
    15
    Title
    Recuerdos de viaje, Op. 71: No. 6. Rumores de la Caleta (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Isaac Albéniz
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers
  16. 16 Histoire du Tango (History of the Tango): I. Bordel 1900 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar) 03:55
    Track
    16
    Title
    Histoire du Tango (History of the Tango): I. Bordel 1900 (arr. N. Corti and H. Jonkers for viola and guitar)
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Astor Piazzolla
    Performer
    Nicolas Corti, Han Jonkers