Astor Piazzolla Milonga del Angel - Crossing hands Marinka Brecelj & Alex Buhl

Live concert at Marx Halle, Vienna, Austria, October 2023
Crossing hands Marinka Brecelj & Alex Buhl
Milonga del Ángel" is one of the most beautiful and evocative pieces by Astor Piazzolla, part of his "Ángel" series of compositions. The "milonga" is a traditional Argentine musical genre, a precursor to the tango, characterized by a slower, more lyrical rhythm.

In "Milonga del Ángel," Piazzolla blends the soulful elegance of the milonga with his signature Tango Nuevo style, creating a piece that is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply emotional. The piece has a gentle, flowing melody that evokes tenderness, longing, and a sense of nostalgia. It is often interpreted as a tribute to the figure of an "angel"—a symbol of purity, peace, and protection in the midst of the complex emotions found in tango music.

The structure of "Milonga del Ángel" is typically more lyrical and expressive, with less of the rhythmic drive found in Piazzolla’s more energetic tangos. It builds gradually, with soaring melodic lines on top of subtle, delicate accompaniment, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Recorded October 2023 at Marx Halle, Vienna, Austria
Recording Engineer: Joseph Nicolussi
Camera Operator: Stephan Herzog
Camera Assistant: Benjamin Pieber
Producer: Herzog Media