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One day somebody was bound to do it, but it could have been totally naff: praise be, this tango Mass is a total success. Conceived by composer Luis Bacalov, an Argentinian Jew who lives in Rome, it welds what might be thought disparate elements--operatic solo voices and clubland instruments from Buenos Aires--into an entirely satisfying unity. Verdi is the first thought that comes to mind as the chorus begin the Kyrie, and the Gloria which follows it has strong echoes of Bernstein, hotly pursued--as a solo violin swings into tango rhythm--by Piazzolla. And it's appropriate that the last two tracks should be Bacalov's own arrangements of two Piazzolla classics, "Adios Nonino" and the immortal "Libertango". Bacalov himself officiates brilliantly at the piano: the tenor is none other than Plácido Domingo, in sweetly mellifluous voice. Myung-Whun Chung and the choir and orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia provide the musical foundations on which Hector Ulises Passarella weaves gracefully angular patterns on his bandoneon. --Michael Church
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb,
This review is from: Bacalov: Misa Tango; Tangosaín / Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino; Libertango (Audio CD)
When I first heard this work some years ago I'm afraid I dismissed it as rubbish after a few minutes. But later on I decided to give it another chance. I'm so glad I persevered because now it is one of my favourite CDs. The music is thrilling and Domingo is in his most seductive voice. Wonderful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Missa Tango,
This review is from: Bacalov: Misa Tango; Tangosaín / Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino; Libertango (Audio CD)
Thoroughly enjoyable. I like the combination of worship and dance. However,this is a very personal view, and this combination may not be to everyone's taste.
The Libertango is exciting to listen to. All in all excellent value for money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A work unlike any other in 1000 years of music history,
By "conquistador69" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bacalov: Misa Tango; Tangosaín / Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino; Libertango (Audio CD)
I would like tocongratulate first of all the composer, Mr. Bacalov; soprano Martinez, Mr. Domingo and Mr. Chung and his orchestra for a job well done. This mass in a tango style is like nothng else ever written before. Is an uplifting life affirming work, but yet full of the nostalgia of tango. The work is based on the Latin ordinary of the Catholic mass(Even though Mr.Bacalov is of Jewish faith)is written in Spanish. The Gloria is marked as "Tempo di Milonga" is a very nostalgic movement, yet full of joyful parts. The credo is also a joyful section which contains a very pronounced percussion section. The other works can be are arregements of works by Astor Piazzola arrenged by Mr. Bacalov for full orchestra are very nostalgic and sensual pieces. Mr.Pasarella, does a wonderful work on the bandoneon(an accordion like instrument popular in Argentinian tango).Thank you all one more time for a work well done. 14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great mass!,
By Athos G.Colon, MD - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bacalov: Misa Tango; Tangosaín / Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino; Libertango (Audio CD)
This is a great Mass work. It is good that Mr. Domingo and the people from Deutsche Grammophon recorded this work from Bacalov. Placido Domingo is great at always finding and recording new genders of music. I believe this is the first time this work is recorded. His recent recording of Albéniz "Merlin" (Decca London) is also a first. He is accompanied on both works by Ms.Ana Maria Martinez who in my oppinion has one of the best young voices today. She sings beautifully on both works. Her vocal range and musicality is one of the best my ears have listen to. I saw her live singing with Andrea Bocelli and she brought tears to my eyes. What a voice!! I will definetly buy more copies of Misa Tango to give to my friends this holiday season.
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