España, Op. 165 (composed in 1890) by Isaac Albéniz is a celebrated piano suite that captures the spirit and color of Spanish musical idioms through six evocative character pieces. Each movement reflects a different aspect of Spanish culture, dance, or atmosphere, combining lyrical melodies with rhythmic vitality. Among these, the second piece, “Tango”, became especially famous and is often performed as a standalone work or arranged for other instruments. The suite as a whole exemplifies Albéniz’s gift for infusing classical piano writing with the essence of Spanish folk traditions, using modal inflections, dance rhythms, and ornamental flourishes that evoke the guitar and regional song styles. Elegant yet accessible, España remains one of Albéniz’s most beloved works and an essential contribution to the Romantic piano repertoire.

Movements:

1. Prélude

2. Tango

3. Malagueña

4. Seguidillas

5. Capricho catalán

6. Zortzico

Tango in D

Tango in D, Op. 165, No. 2, is a composition by Isaac Albéniz. It was originally written for piano, as part of the suite España, Op. 165 (1890).

A slow, romantic piece, it is played in the key of D major. Norman Lloyd says of the piece, "The most famous tango in concert music is Isaac Albeniz' little Tango in D." Carl Van Vechten has said, "The Tango in D is striking, and crosses some pretty stiles, despite its brevity."

Since it has been transcribed for classical guitar by Miguel Llobet, it has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire. It has been played and recorded by guitarists such as Julian Bream and John Williams and many others. 

It has also been arranged by Leopold Godowsky and others.

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