Albeniz ~ Tango ~ Piano ~ from España, Op.165 , No. 2

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Tango in D, Op. 165, No. 2, is a composition by Isaac Albéniz. It was originally written for piano, as part of the suite España, Op. 165 (1890).

Since it has been transcribed for classical guitar by Miguel Llobet, it has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire. It has been played and recorded by guitarists such as Julian Bream and John Williams and many others. A slow, romantic piece, it is played in the key of D major. Norman Lloyd says of the piece, "The most famous tango in concert music is Isaac Albeniz' little Tango in D." Carl Van Vechten has said, "The Tango in D is striking, and crosses some pretty stiles, despite its brevity."

It has also been arranged by Leopold Godowsky and others.

[Rodrigaz]

Brillante. El tempo es maravilloso. Muchas gracias desde Madrid, "España" 😊

[luisvivanco]

I have heard many versions of this song in record and in YouTube. This is in my opinion, the best, not only for the performance, but also for the sound, the recording. Congratulations.

[marinarodriguez]

Estoy aprendiendo a tocar esta obra maravillosa y me estaba costando sincronizar el tiempo de la melodía. Ojalá llegue a interpretar algún día esta joya musical del genio Albéniz como tú lo haces! Gracias por compartirlo 😊. Escuchar esto me trae bellos recuerdos de España...

[AwkwardExpression]

Love how clear your melody is! I'm working to not have the pedal be so muddy and bringing the left hand softer.

[jamesgower]

I played this very badly, unlike yours which is lovely, with my mother when she was alive. To hear it now is very poignant. I was gardening and trying to whistle the tune but couldn't get to the sad bit at the end. Thanks. Wherever she is she will be smiling. Xxx

[PianoScenesMoviesandSeries]

Perfect performance. I’m imagining a man and a woman dancing the Tango.

[lourdesm]

"TANGO DE CÁDIZ"...Isaac Albeniz...melodias de gente de la mar que, naciendo en CÁDIZ, atravesaron el Atlántico, desde CÁDIZ ...evolicionaron en guajiras, danzones, colombianas, tangos, habaneras, etc. ...un cariñoso saludo desde aquí : CÁDIZ...TRES MIL TRESCIENTOS AÑOS NOS CONTEMPLAN...La ciudad VIVA mas antigua de OCCIDENTE...

[pisani]

Wonderful timing..especially the last bar...your ending gave this piece the class it deserves

[frankslade]

Amazing playing. The chord at 1.34 (and the whole phrase actually) is so great, so unexpected and yet perfect.

[spanishmasterpieces]

This is not a Argentinian tango but a flamenco tango from Cadiz. This style exist before the Argentinian style!

[chitvillegas]

Oh so beautifully played. This piece is just so capturing me. My goal!

[christinemartin]

Holy Toledo! How beautiful is this! Bra--vo!

[enochmak]

I made a mess with the piece XD🤣 got better after listening to you. Thx very much. Ur great !

[miguelangelrubio]

played... I am working on it but I have two full marathons to go before I get

[spaasm]

Been learning this piece for a bit now. Very fun to play. This has been my go to video for how to absolutely nail it though, you play with such emotion.

[Psevdokranos]

finger memories...so long back in time. Thank you.

[ronagreenfield]

I really liked your phrasing and dynamics. Great job!

[cynthiachase]

So beautiful. Hearing it in a new and better way, a great improvement over my sorry rendition. Yet it's a piece I keep coming back to.

[bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW
From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[PIANOPHUNGUY]

I used to play this! I will now back to playing it.