Primavera Porteña

The "spring" installment of Astor Piazzolla's cycle devoted to the four seasons in the port area of Buenos Aires, Primavera porteña is a rather spiky way to begin the year, and it was one of the last works in the series to be written. As with its companion pieces, several arrangements exist. The tango launches boldly, without introduction, with an angular melody in the lead instrument (often bandoneón or piano), leaping sideways up and down the staff. Meanwhile, over the tango counterpart to a walking bass, whatever bowed instrument is at hand produces Piazzolla's trademark "chicharra" effect, a raspy, cricket-like sound generated when the bow is scraped over the wrapping of the third string. This accounts for the first 15 seconds of the six-minute piece. From here, the main theme passes among the instruments with tiny variations, the texture thickening, the intensity growing. A contrasting motif makes a brief appearance; it's really just an inversion of the main tune. At last, a true second section emerges after a pause. This is a slow melody, either bittersweet or mournful depending on the instrument that plays it; on bandoneón or violin it has a sad nostalgia reminiscent of Poulenc, whereas on cello it takes on even deeper, darker expression. Variants of the opening motif then regain control of the piece. Just as it seems to be reaching a rough, forceful climax, everything stops short for a quiet, tentative solo (often on piano), which builds with the rest of the ensemble into an assertive and curt coda. (Notes from James Reel)

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Song: Primavera Porteña
Composer: Astor P. Piazzolla (1921 - 1992)
Violin: Madeline Goh
Cello: Theophilus Tan
Piano: Shaun Choo
Orchestra: Resound Collective

Recorded on 31 March 2025 by msm-productions (Singapore)
Singapore Esplanade Concert Hall

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