THE LEGENDARY NEW TANGO
Astor Piazzolla and Gary Burton
Arrangements by Giacomo Riggi - published by Tonos Music Publishing
A Musical Legacy That Builds Bridges
When Astor Piazzolla joined vibraphonist Gary Burton on stage in Montreux in 1986, something unique was born: the fusion of New Tango with the crystalline sound of the vibraphone. It was a moment where Argentine passion and American jazz culture merged on a world-class level – a concert that made history.
More than three decades later, Italian multi-instrumentalist and composer Giacomo Riggi brings this legendary chapter back into the spotlight. With his refined arrangements for vibraphone, bandoneon, and string orchestra, six of Piazzolla’s compositions are now accessible as a Suite for the very first time.
The Suite: Six Works – One Evening Full of Emotion
Riggi has shaped Piazzolla’s originals into a cohesive concert program:Vibraphonissimo
Laura’s Dream
Milonga is Coming
Nuevo Tango
Operation Tango
Little Italy
Each piece reflects Piazzolla’s creative force – yet in a new, elegant guise. Rather than imitating the original, Riggi gives these works “a new life, a new touch.”
Why Now?
“With the Vibraphonissimo Suite I wish to show that those works by Piazzolla, preserved like precious treasures in a chest and performed only on special occasions, also possess the power to captivate orchestras and ensembles – and to claim their place among his most significant compositions.” – Giacomo RiggiThis Suite is not only a tribute to Piazzolla and Burton, but also an invitation for festivals, orchestras, and ensembles to rediscover a historically significant repertoire.
Tonos Presents
Tonos Music Publishing is pleased to include Giacomo Riggi’s arrangements of the Piazzolla–Burton Suite in its catalogue.Whether as rental material for performances or as a score for personal use – conductors, vibraphonists, and ensembles will find access to music that embodies passion, virtuosity, and innovation in equal measure.
Discover and perform it now!
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