Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango) | |
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Mass by Martín Palmeri | |
Text | Mass ordinary |
Language | Latin |
Composed | 1996 |
Dedication | Théodore Dubois |
Performed | 17 August 1996 |
Movements | six |
Vocal |
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Instrumental |
The Misa a Buenos Aires, known as Misatango, is a setting of the mass in Latin by Martín Palmeri. The music uses the style of the nuevo tango and its typical instrumentation, scored for mezzo-soprano, mixed choir and an ensemble of bandoneon, piano and strings. The world premiere was on 17 August 1996 at the Avenida Theatre in Buenos Aires. It has been performed and recorded internationally, often with the composer as the pianist, and is regarded as his signature work.