Recitals featuring solo bandoneon as well as bandoneon in partnership with other instruments, including piano and guitar.
In these recitals we explore the whole range of tango music as well as classical works, music from other world traditions and contemporary compositions.
The bandoneon is well known for its role in the Orquesta Típica Tango, the traditional Argentinian orchestra of the golden age of tango, as well as its use by composer Astor Piazzolla in his quintet and larger ensembles.
In these recitals we explore the intimate sound of the bandoneon in all its variety and colour. The solo repertoire for the bandoneon has been a medium through which bandoneonists have experimented with the sonic and emotional possibilities of the instrument, away from the exuberance of the dance salon. In the duo repertoire, we explore the use of the instrument as an equal partner in chamber music.
Example Recital Programmes
Duo Programme – Bandoneon and Piano
1. Sonata in G Major BWV 1021 – J S Bach
Adagio – Vivace – Largo – Presto
2. Allegro Amabile from the Sonata in A Major op. 100 – Johannes Brahms
3. Romance de Barrio (Vals) – La Trampera (Milonga) – Aníbal Troilo
4. Oblivion – Astor Piazzolla
5. Por Una Cabeza (Tango) – Carlos Gardel arr. Julian Rowlands
6. Slow Tango (enchanted Awakening) – Julian Rowlands
7. Concerto for Bandoneon “Aconcagua” – Astor Piazzolla
Allegro Marcato – Moderato – Presto
8. Libertango – Astor Piazzolla
Solo Programme – Bandoneon
1. Quejas de Bandoneón – Juan de Dios Filiberto (1885 – 1964) arr. Julian Rowlands
2. La Casita de mis Viejos – Juan Carlos Cobián (1888 -1942) arr. Astor Piazzolla
3. Milonga de mis Amores – Pedro Laurenz (1902 – 1972) arr. Rodolfo Mederos
4. Volver – Carlos Gardel (1890 – 1935) arr. Julian Rowlands
5. Mi Fueye Querido – Leopoldo Federico (1927 – 2014)
6. El Marne – Eduardo Arolas (1892 – 1924) arr. Federico/Lipesker
7. Un Fueye en Paris – Leopoldo Federico
8. La Puñalada – Pintín Castellanos (1905 – 1983) arr. Caviello
9. Tango Nocturne – Julian Rowlands
10. El Dia que me Quieras – Carlos Gardel arr. Rodolfo Mederos
11. Lo Que Vendrá – Ástor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992) arr. Néstor Marconi
Duo Programme – Bandoneon and Guitar
1. Sonata in A minor (for Arpeggione) D. 821 – Franz Schubert
Allegro moderato – Adagio – Allegretto
2. Histoire du Tango – Astor Piazzolla
Bordell 1900 – Cafe 1930 – Nightclub 1960 – Concert d’aujourd’hui
3. Tango Suite – Astor Piazzolla
Deciso – Andante – Allegro
4. Valdarno Suite – Adrien Politi
Valdarno – Un Secreto – Vino del Olvido – Walking Around
5. Concierto de Aranjuez II. Adagio – Joaquin Rodrigo
6. Milonga Final – Millet 5.30′