Libertango

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"Libertango" is a famous tango nuevo composition by Ástor Piazzolla, widely recognized for its fusion of classical, jazz, and traditional Argentine tango elements.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical composition
tango
tango nuevo composition
alsoKnownAs Libertango (Ástor Piazzolla composition)
linked to: Libertango
associatedConcept artistic freedom in tango
associatedMovement modernization of Argentine tango
composer Ástor Piazzolla
linked to: Astor Piazzolla
countryOfOrigin Argentina
firstReleaseFormat single
genre Argentine tango
classical music
jazz
tango nuevo
hasCulturalImpact helped popularize tango nuevo internationally
widely covered and arranged for diverse ensembles
hasType concert piece
dance music
instrumental piece
hasVocalAdaptation I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
hasVocalAdaptationLanguage English
French
hasVocalAdaptationPerformer Grace Jones
influencedGenre tango nuevo
isOneOfMostFamousWorksOf Ástor Piazzolla
linked to: Astor Piazzolla
language instrumental
mainTheme fusion of classical, jazz, and tango elements
notablePerformer Al Di Meola
Bond (string quartet)
Gidon Kremer
Grace Jones
Richard Galliano
Yo-Yo Ma
Ástor Piazzolla
linked to: Astor Piazzolla
partOfRepertoireOf classical musicians
jazz musicians
tango ensembles
publicationYear 1974
recordingYear 1974
styleCharacteristic classical-style structure
dramatic dynamic contrasts
jazz-influenced harmonies
prominent bandoneon lines
repetitive ostinato bass
strong rhythmic drive
syncopated tango rhythm
use of dissonance and chromaticism
titleLanguage Italian
titleMeaning freedom + tango
portmanteau of "libertad" and "tango"
typicalInstrumentation bandoneon
double bass
guitar
orchestra
piano
string ensemble
violin
usedInContext advertising
concert performances
dance performances
film soundtracks
television soundtracks

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Gary Burton notableWork Libertango
Nightclubbing hasTrack I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
subject linked to: album "Nightclubbing"
linked to: Libertango
Pull Up to the Bumper followedBy I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
subject linked to: single "Pull Up to the Bumper"
linked to: Libertango
"I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" basedOn "Libertango"
linked to: Libertango
Libertango alsoKnownAs Libertango (Ástor Piazzolla composition)
linked to: Libertango
Libertango hasVocalAdaptation I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Astor Piazzolla notableWork Libertango
Nightclubbing hasTrack I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Nightclubbing includesAdaptation Libertango by Ástor Piazzolla
linked to: Libertango
Nightclubbing notableSingle I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Grace Jones Compass Point trilogy notableTrack I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Frantic featuresSong I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
subject linked to: film "Frantic"
linked to: Libertango
Dennis Wilkey notableWork I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Dennis Wilkey coWroteLyricsFor I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Barry Reynolds wroteSong I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
linked to: Libertango
Sharon Shannon notableWork Libertango (recording)
linked to: Libertango