Piazzólla: Tango Suite

It was in December 1998 that Cécile Daroux recorded this disc, which has since become a benchmark both for flute aficionados and in the Piazzolla discography. Accompanied by Pablo Márquez and a 100% Argentinian supporting cast, the French flautist – who died sadly young in 2011 – provides an exemplary overview of the great Astor Piazzolla's output, in which the tango is omnipresent. A must!

This title was released for the first time in 1999.

As a follow up to ‘Evocación’, last year’s highly-acclaimed recording of transcriptions of the music of Albeniz (CC72374), the Lieske Spindler Guitars release a disc of music which covers a range of styles since the middle of the last century. It includes the Tango Suite by Astor Piazzolla, as well as an arrangement of the great jazz pianist Charles Mingus’ classic ‘Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat’, and Bottom’s Dream, a four-part suite written by one of the duo, Wulfin Lieske.

Formed in 2009, the Lieske Spindler Guitars’ first release for Challenge, ‘Evocación’ (CC72374), was devoted to transcriptions of the piano works of Isaac Albéniz and released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth. The duo recorded the music on two legendary instruments by Antonio de Torres, and they were rewarded with a Gramophone Editor's Choice for this breathtaking and ground-breaking two CD set.

Austrian guitarist and composer Wulfin Lieske made his professional début at the age of 14 at the famous abbey in Iona, Scotland. Today he is one of the leading international guitarists. Lieske has worked with, amongst others, Gidon Kremer, Astor Piazzolla, Juan José Mosalini, and the Hilliard Ensemble. Fabian Spindler was born in Göttingen and is one of the most promising young guitarists of his generation. During his studies in Cologne and Paris his guitar duo was awarded numerous national and international prizes.

These are but a few of pianist Malcolm Troup’s awe-stricken observations in his review (Music and Vision Daily) of a recital by Israeli-American keyboard sensation Tali Morgulis – comments that will no doubt mirror any piano fan’s reaction to her performances in Archipelago of Light, her debut recording on Delos. Reflecting our penchant for unusual repertoire, this beguiling release offers her stunning renditions of rarely heard piano music by Brazilian masters Heitor Villa-Lobos and Almeida Prado as well as Argentinian icons Alberto Ginastera and Astor Piazzolla. The Piazzolla piano arrangement is heard here in its world premiere recording, and this is the only recording of Prado’s Ilhas available outside of Brazil.

Tali Morgulis is a pianist of rising international prominence, noted for her brilliant technique, exceptional musicality and vibrant interpretations. She maintains an active international concert career while offering “a unique approach to teaching” as a faculty member at the University of Houston’s Moores School of music. With these dazzling performances, she demonstrates her engaging style as well as her distinct flair for Hispanic music.