“This piece depicts a scene from early 20th-century Buenos Aires, a time when ships carrying European immigrants fleeing war arrived in Argentina. The resulting blend of cultures contributed to the emergence of the Argentine tango and milonga. These musical forms express a complex mix of melancholy, hope, and the nostalgia associated with uncertain beginnings in a new land. The piece is structured to be danceable, adhering to the traditional bar counts of tango and milonga footwork.”

(Notes from Noelia Escalzo)