Review:
"Verano Porteño" is the 'Summer' movement of Astor Piazzolla's
Cuatro Estanciones Porteñas - The Four Seasons. This tango is a bit different from the usual Argentine tango in that it includes calm and reflective sections in addition to the more driving rhythmic style. Carlos and Rafael have crafted a fabulous setting for handbells and handchimes.
A rhythmic, malleted bass includes sixteenth-note features while the melody is rung in the mid-bass and treble. Variations of tempo and mood are lovely and inner voicings provide important offsets. The addition of handchimes is a perfect change in texture and tone as this work continues to its dynamic ending. This music is remarkable in its simplicity and every note has a special purpose. LV is used extensively throughout for a legato feel and directors may choose to suggest Delay Damp technique in places to preserve clarity in the wonderful wash of sound.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Piazzolla, Astor
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Arranger:
Avila, Carlos J. and Martinez-Ortiz, Rafael D.
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Octaves:
5
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Level:
4-
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
2023
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Concert
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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