Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla created this piece in 1982. It was famously featured in the 1984 Italian film Henry IV directed by Marco Bellocchio. The song has been described as haunting and atmospheric, and is considered to be one of Piazzolla’s most popular tangos.
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was an Argentine composer and bandoneon (similar to an accordion) player. Many of his compositions embraced the iconic Argentine dance of the tango. However, he took this traditional form and fused it with elements of both jazz and classical music; this new style becoming known as Nuevo Tango. Oblivion was recorded in 1982 for the Italian film Henry IV directed by Marco Bellocchio and has been recorded for all manner of instruments and ensembles. It is it’s haunting melody and atmospheric, melancholic mood that makes it one of Piazzolla’s most popular and enduring tangos.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. From 1987 Jock based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Jock is a former Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and was the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band from 2004 until 2020. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music. In 2020 Jock was awarded an “Honorary Fellowship of the University of Winchester” for services to music education. Currently Jock is working part-time for the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama; providing tuition for their Brass Teaching Module. In 2024 Jock was given the award for “Services to Youth” by Brass Bands England.
