Ken Herrera's Tango Fantasy is a luscious journey through Latin rhythms and harmonies. Beginning with the driving power of his Tango Waltz, the pianist and composer then takes you on a side road through the Baroque undertones of the Suite, before returning to South America with the swaying yet elegant Third Nocturne, a piece that combines bossa nova and blues to sumptuous effect. We return to Argentina with the powerful five-movement Tango Fantasy that headlines the disc - an emotionally intense distillation of classical piano and tango that should have you itching to get out on the dance floor.
Artist
Ken Herrera
Ken Herrera grew up in Hobart, where he later studied piano performance with Beryl Sedivka at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music.
Track Listing
- Tango Waltz (2018) Ken Herrera
- I. Allegro
- II. Allegro
- III. Andantino
- IV. Presto
- Third Nocturne (2012) Ken Herrera
- I. Andante, Allegro, Allegretto, Presto
- II. Vals – Allegro vivo
- III. Milonga – Presto
- IV. Andantino
- V. Presto
Suite (2013) Ken Herrera
Tango Fantasy (2016) Ken Herrera
Performers
Where to listen
Tango Fantasy is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Tango Fantasy is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 649
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- 8 Aug 2023
- Musical work
copyright - © 2023 Ken Herrera
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2023 Move Records
- Category
- Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574064926
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