The reunion of André Rieu and Carlos Buôn at Maastricht VII (2013) breathed new life into two legendary works by Astor Piazzolla – Adiós Nonino and Libertango. With the perfect combination of the majestic symphony orchestra and the soulful sound of the bandoneón, the performance brought a deep emotional journey: from the pain of loss in Adiós Nonino to the intense vitality and desire for freedom in Libertango. Every rhythm, every sound resounded like a story, making it impossible for the audience to take their eyes off this enchanting performance.
“Adiós Nonino” and “Libertango” – The Great Reunion of André Rieu and Carlos Buono in Live in Maastricht VII (2013)
In Live in Maastricht VII (2013), two great names in classical music and tango come together to create an emotional and explosive performance. André Rieu, the famous Dutch pianist, and Carlos Buono, the famous Argentine bandoneonist, come together in two tango classics: Adiós Nonino and Libertango.
Both of these pieces bear the indelible mark of Astor Piazzolla, the creator of a new tango genre, which is deeply influenced by classical music and jazz. With Adiós Nonino, Piazzolla wrote a tribute to his father, combining the poignant sadness with the power of captivating tango melodies. In Rieu and Buono’s version, the piece comes alive with intense emotion. Rieu’s orchestra provides the majestic musical foundation, while Buono’s bandoneón is both graceful and powerful, as if telling the story of a painful separation.
Moving on to Libertango, the more famous and powerful piece, is a timeless mark in Piazzolla’s career. From its urgent, fierce rhythms to its emotional climax, Libertango is a piece that not only expresses freedom but also perfectly blends musical genres, from traditional tango to jazz and classical. In this performance, Rieu leads the orchestra like a great conductor, while Buono is the soul of the song, expressing the desire for freedom through every wave of sound.
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In particular, the combination of the symphony orchestra and bandoneón in both works creates a unique musical space, both romantic and powerful, full of emotion. Both André Rieu and Carlos Buono brought the audience moments of sublimation, making the listener feel lost in a fascinating musical world.
With Live in Maastricht VII, André Rieu and Carlos Buono not only brought legendary tango music but also breathed new life into it, making Piazzolla’s works even more vivid and passionate. This performance is not only an excellent musical performance, but also an emotional journey, where the range of feelings from sadness, nostalgia to the desire for freedom are wonderfully expressed.
