The undisputed lord of nuevo tango,
Astor Piazzolla conceived of five tangos, written for himself on bandoneon, and
the Kronos Quartet on strings. The neo-classical style of
Kronos fits surprisingly well on
Piazzolla's new style of tango and provides a wonderful backing for the maestro at work. Though there are only five songs on the album, the title fits well,
Five Tango Sensations. Each of the tangos presented is a sensation and conveys the full emotion or scene given in the titles: "Asleep," "Loving," "Anxiety," "Despertar" (waking up), and "Fear."
Piazzolla plays his heart out on his trusty bandoneon, and the
Kronos players accompany to perfection. If it's the tango that the listener wants,
Piazzolla is the man to listen to. ~ Adam Greenberg