Las Quatro Estaciones Porteñas: Otono Porteño (Autumn)

Astor Piazzola

Piece Duration: 7:28

About this Piece

(Starts at 0:07)

For more information on Piazzola's "Four Seasons," here is an article by Michael Beek: https://www.classical-music.com/features/works/piazzollas-four-seasons-of-buenos-aires-a-guide-to-piazzollas-piece-and-its-best-recordings/

Other Movements:
II. Invierno (Winter)
III. Primavera (Spring)
IV. Verano (Summer)

Notable Passages

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Time Stamp: 1:05 — 2:20
Description: The cello plays a cadenza (in their own tempo, also known as Tempo Rubato) until the tempo marking “Lento” at 2:17
Keywords: Cadenza - Form , Rubato - Expressive Elements , Rubato - Tempo

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Time Stamp: 4:02 — 5:31
Description: The solo violin plays an extended cadenza until measure 84, when the string orchestra joins in once again
Keywords: Cadenza - Form , Rubato - Expressive Elements , Rubato - Tempo

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Time Stamp: 0:10 — 0:30
Description: Percussive bow scratch (played by the soloist). This technique is played by the ensemble once at 6:50, and once more at 7:26
Keywords: Extended Technique - Composition Technique , Extended Technique - Expressive Elements

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Time Stamp: 5:15 — 6:25
Description: Listen closely for the double basses, they're playing pizzicato, here! Soon after, the violas play pizzicato as well.
Keywords: Pizzicato

Keywords Featured in this Piece

Extended Technique - Composition Technique

Extended Technique - Expressive Elements

Pizzicato

Rubato - Expressive Elements

Rubato - Tempo

String Orchestra