Astor Piazzolla's legendary Quinteto Tango Nuevo revolutionized tango in the 1960s, transforming it from dance music into concert art without losing its visceral drive. This Pangæa release captures the ensemble at essential form: Piazzolla's innovative bandoneón, violin, piano, bass and cello creating a sophisticated harmonic landscape far removed from traditional predictability. The music swings between intimate introspection and explosive energy, with pieces like "Concierto Para Quinteto" serving as masterclasses in compositional ambition. Piazzolla's nuevo tango thrills precisely because it respected tradition while fearlessly expanding its vocabulary. An essential entry point to one of the twentieth century's most vital composers.