Olé Piazzolla!, premiered in 2008, is a flamenco piece based on Astor Piazzolla´s (1921-1992) music.
Piazzolla was the most famous and significant reformer of Argentinian tango, and took influences from jazz and Western art music. For tango he created new instrumentation as he wrote long solo parts for instruments traditionally used for accompaniment. In Olé Piazzolla! Piazzolla´s music is performed by InTime Quintet, awarded the first international Piazzolla prize.
Choreography: Kaari Martin
Dancers: Maija Lepistö and Kaari Martin
InTime Quintet: Markku Lindeman (accordion), Henrik Perelló (violin), Jari Salmela (piano), Jorma Salmela (guitar), Hannu Siiskonen (bass)
Costume design: Karoliina Koiso-Kanttila and Sanna Bollström
Lighting design: Ville Virtanen
Premiere: March 17, 2008, Alexander Theatre, Helsinki
Production: Compañia Kaari Martin