El repertorio barroco

Para interpretar composiciones barrocas, el bandoneón es único en su género: puede replicar el sonido imponente y llano de un órgano, o las articulaciones cáusticas de los instrumentos de teclado de la época.

Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata in E minor K98

La Sonata K98 captura un espíritu inconfundiblemente ibérico, fusionando la elegancia cortesana con la vitalidad rítmica popular. En esta interpretación, el bandoneón trasciende la mecánica del clavecín, aportando una respiración dinámica y nuevos matices expresivos a las intrincadas líneas melódicas de Scarlatti.

Girolamo Frescobaldi: Toccata Chromatica (1637)

Concebida originalmente para el momento de la Elevación en la misa, esta Toccata es un estudio magistral sobre la tensión armónica. La capacidad del bandoneón para sostener el sonido emula la profundidad del órgano, permitiendo que los cromatismos de Frescobaldi se desplieguen con una intensidad profunda y casi vocal.

Tango

En el tango, el bandoneón hace gala de su rango de recursos expresivos. Staccati, marcati, arrastres y síncopas suenan en el bandoneón de una manera especial, imposible de replicar con otros instrumentos.

Nunca Tuvo Novio (Agustín Bardi / Arr. Rodolfo Mederos)

Un clásico de Agustín Bardi que encarna la quintaesencia de la melancolía tanguera. El arreglo de Rodolfo Mederos explora la faceta más introspectiva del instrumento, utilizando el manejo del aire para 'cantar' la melodía con un fraseo libre y profundo que evoca la voz humana y la soledad del personaje.

Milonga Sentimental (Sebastián Piana / Arr. Rodolfo Mederos)

Bajo la pluma de Sebastián Piana, la milonga adquiere una sofisticación única. Esta versión respeta el pulso rítmico vivaz y 'canyengue' del género, pero lo colorea con armonías modernas. Aquí, el bandoneón demuestra su agilidad, entrelazando la precisión rítmica con una sensibilidad lírica que justifica plenamente el título de la obra.

Galería de imágenes

Guillermo Willis is playing Tango music with his instrument, a bandoneon.
A TV interview set of BBC 4 in the Royal Albert Hall at the BBC Proms in 2022 with Josie d'Arby and Guillermo Willis, bandoneon player, sitting across from each other in a dark, modern studio with blue and purple lighting and geometric decor.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon, viewed from behind, reading sheet music in a dark room.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon in front of a group of people indoors. The audience is seated and standing, watching the performance.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon with a floral design on the front, holding the instrument with their left hand.
Black and white photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon, with blurred figures in the background and a bright light above.
Photo of Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon, smiling against a black background.
Three musicians performing together: Guillermo Willis playing Tango music with a bandoneon, a man playing a violin, and another man playing a violin, in an indoor setting with decorative elements in the background.
Guillermo Willis, bandoneon player, smiling in a dark shirt while looking down at sheet music on a stand, with a music stand in front of him. The setting appears to be a dimly lit indoor space.
A TV interview set of BBC 4 in the Royal Albert Hall at the BBC Proms in 2022 with Josie d'Arby and Guillermo Willis, bandoneon player, sitting across from each other in a dark, modern studio with blue and purple lighting and geometric decor.
Guillermo Willis man playing Tango in a bandoneon, sitting in front of a piano, surrounded by plants, with a concentrated expression.
Desbande Quintet in 2023 performing Tango of Astor Piazzolla on a stage with musical instruments, including a bandoneon, violin, a double bass, and two guitars, in an indoor venue with colorful lighting.
Guillermo Willis playing Tango in a bandoneon in black and white, wearing a dark suit with pinstripes, standing on stage with a spotlight shining from behind.
Guillermo Willis playing Tango in a bandoneon, looking down at his equipment in a dark, colorful setting.
Guillermo Willis playing Tango in a bandoneon in a dimly lit setting with blurred background.
Guillermo Willis playing Tango in a bandoneon in a room, with a music stand holding sheet music, and people sitting in the background.