The music of Astor Piazzolla has long ceased to be perceived solely as part of the tango tradition. It is an independent musical language – tense, sensual, filled with internal drama. Tango transcends the dance and becomes Music.
The concert program Oblivion, which will take place on March 13 at St. Paul's Church, addresses one of the most recognizable musical worlds of the 20th century. Piazzolla, the creator of the tango nuevo genre, combined elements of classical tradition, jazz, and Argentine rhythmic culture in his music. He formed a style in which emotional intensity is intertwined with a subtle musical structure.
The central figure of the evening will be Ilona Bagele – a soloist of the Latvian National Opera. Her expressive and dramatically deep performing style naturally aligns with Piazzolla's musical aesthetics.
The program includes works that have become iconic in his oeuvre: Adiós Nonino, Yo soy María, Oblivion, Milonga del Trovador, as well as a number of compositions that allow for a glimpse into the more chamber and dramatic music of the composer.
The concert also features leading Latvian musicians: Ilze Ozoliņa (piano), Svetlana Okuņa (violin), Inga Ozola (cello), Ivars Kalniņš (percussion), Inita Āboliņa (accordion), Viktors Veļičko (double bass). The star-studded lineup of the Latvian National Opera musicians once again impresses Riga audiences with their virtuosity, professionalism, and delicacy.
The space of St. Paul's Church – its architecture, acoustics, and lighting environment – becomes part of the sound, creating a special atmosphere for the perception of this music.
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