Adam Sztaba conducts Richard Galliano and Astor Piazzolla in Bielsko-Biała

This splendid concert unites Galliano and the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, who gift us with a splendid performance of a concerto for bandoneon and orchestra by Astor Piazzolla, as well as one of the virtuoso's own compositions. Aconcagua, a major jewel of Piazzolla's repertoire opens the program with vivacious and breathtaking rhythms, which become increasingly sweeter and melodic with the soloist tone and the strings' intertwining, before ending with a mightily joyful finale. The soloist's own Madreperla follows, an hommage to his instrument, whose title translates to "nacre", in reference to its keys. The work begins with a discussion between accordion, flute, and oboe, before percussions come in with a striking rhythm, followed by the whole orchestra. Richard Galliano once again showcases his mighty talent and virtuosity, magnified by the orchestra under the baton of maestro Adam Sztaba.