Prelude and Waltz - Homage to Astor Piazzolla

Guitar duet. 10 pages.

Playing time: 7 minutes.

Degree of difficulty: professional. 

Key: a minor

Standard notation

Score and parts

Two movements

Prelude & Waltz is composed in two linked movements and is a homage to Astor Piazzolla. The first movement is a milonga and contains something as unususal as a tremolo part for two guitars. The second movement is a fast, rather typical South America n waltz.

 Roger Niven ”Music Reviews” Classical Guitar Magazine issue No 1 – 2000

Typical of that languid South American style that perfectly combines singable melody with cool harmony, the lyrical quality of this piece captivates from the start. It has the quality and charm to hold you for its full seven minutes. It sits easily in the same musical area as pieces by Alfonso Montes, Jorge Cardoso and Luiz Bonfa and Jonas Mollberg exhibits a masterly talent for writing in this style.

This piece demands a fluent technique from both players, although it is flexible enough to work at an easy tempo. There are so many instant rewards here that getting it under the fingers will not be a chore.

Highly recommended.