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Libertango

Astor Piazzolla · 1921–1992 · Argentine
For accordion, violin, piano, guitar, double bass
Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched
MinorDanceDramaticWell-known

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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 4 min
Composed
1974
Era
20th century

Notes

Quintet version by the composer's own group (the 1974 Milan original used a larger band); bandoneon entered as accordion

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