Oblivion Sara Sant'Ambrogio & Robert Koenig

The beautiful Milonga "Oblivion" by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Grammy Award winning cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio

[@gregfiocca5776]

It was a warm, dark night in Buenos Aires, cooled slightly by intermittent sheets of spring rain. I waited on the sidewalk and sheltered under a bakery shop canopy for a moment, looking out across the Avenue de Flores. Suddenly there she was, a beautiful, mysterious woman in a raincoat, umbrella in one hand, cello case in the other. Just below the hem of her raincoat, a small band of her distinctive red dress lit up the night. She walked with purpose, but not too hurried, as if to enjoy the solitude of the evening, the rain drops delicately dancing off the brim of her Panama hat. Where was she going? Where had she come from? All of her secrets were sealed in the Milonga. The rain started up again and just like that she evaporated into the mist.

[@andrzejcelmerzajaczkowski]

Polisch... Powyższy TEKST TO C U D O! ZABRAŁ MI SERCE 🇵🇱 Sygnuję Andrzej Celmer Zajączkowski 6 04 2024

[@maximilianobosser3214]

Ohhhhh, tears in my eyes right now!!😢 Beautiful performance of my beloved Piazzola!!❤

[@davidschestenger3366]

Me too

[@patros6092]

The best interpretation I have heard of this piece on Cello!

[@kaysuwhite]

Brava! I have listened to Sara's performance of "Oblivion" at least a dozen times and will again many dozens more. Even had I been deaf her powerfully expressive body movement and facial expression would have still conveyed to me the same yearning, tenderness, compassion and depth of emotion she brings to this wonderful piece. Thank you, Sara.

[@ferrara-s3o]

standin' ovation !!!

[@joilsonsouza7939]

Rapaz! Chorei, pela música, chorei pela expressão facial da moça, chorei pela sintonia, chorei pelo arranjo, e continuo a chorar...

[@seanoconnor8843]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@rodrigomunoz-ribadeneira5327]

Esta hermosa milonga Oblivion, compuesta por el extraordinario Astor Piazzolla e interpretada por la violonchelista, Sara Saint 'Ambrogio, estadounidense y Robert Kooning al piano, muestran una sinergia singular unica, entre los músicos y los instrumentos. Al final la milonga nos deja inundados con un aire de terneza.

[@LB........]

Literally i had goosebumps ! The way you feel the music , your facial expressions , all of these were true feelings that went from your heart to our hearts ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@aaronkristien8148]

these two robert and sara work together so well hope see more in the future like to see on cd

[@cellogroupie]

Hi Aaron, Robert and I have recorded an all CHOPIN cd and this fall we are recording an all Latin cd! Hope you enjoy!!🥰

[@akingunduz1569]

This might be the best thing I've ever heard. I discovered it too late. A great contribution to music literature! Loves from Turkey.

[@yusun2041]

The best oblivion i have ever heard. Thanks a lot!

[@santiram2]

Maravillosa

[@davidschestenger3366]

Just fantastic

[@mhp8734]

I don’t know why but I must cry ... so emotional , wow just wow ...

[@irebustini]

Spectacular synergies between instruments and musicians; the intimacy and the tenderness in this piece are moving and touching ❤️😱😍😍😍

[@ChamnaMao]

Hello, I start learning cello at the late age. By watching your performance, I learn lot of techniques. Hope to see you one day at PPIIA, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

[@cellostonesacademy]

The emotional performance I hear takes me to another dimension and I am happily lost in it.May your soul be forever ...💚🌿

[@socalgalful]

Wonderful arrangement and superb synergy between pianist and cellist. Both are fabulous!

[@mustafastokely4962]

Played with so much emotion and passion. This is one of my favorites, (along with Libertango,) and Sara does such a wonderful job, commanding her cello to tug at our heartstrings... If, at one point, you do not have tears in your eyes while listening to this wonderful interpretation, then you are not really listening. Thank you, Sara for sharing this with us. :)

[@veroniquegiulivi8042]

Que du bonheur ! Merci beaucoup

[@tomkor2615]

oh wow,hi Robert!!!! Excellent performance,greetings from Tomasz :) miss our sightreadings !

[@thomasbutton2716]

Wonderful. Thank you very much for your exquisite performance.

[@user-hf2er8zr9y]

so beautiful

[@amajorseven]

I admire the tonal control and the phrasing . The cello playing is so deep, it takes you through all sorts of emotions with tender up and down slides and a beautiful contrast between powerful and hushed, reduced passages. I apologize for not having paid much attention to the piano accompaniment yet. Thank you.

[@MrWxerby]

Thanks for this. You have a wonderful sound! Very nice interpretation.

[@izone2607]

One of the best Ma'am !

[@victoryelamo]

Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Thank you

[@ZaybZayb1]

What a wonderful interpretation !!

[@chiefkev]

Exquisite performance!

[@makupacello9789]

Excelent, the best interpretacion , greeetings from Puebla, México

[@Anaraquel38]

Amo demais! ❤❤❤❤❤Bravíssimo!

[@ericaweber563]

Muito bom!!! Parabéns!

[@higiniofuentes2551]

Maravilloso! Qué sentimiento! Hasta ahora solo me gustaba version guitarra, pero a partir de ahora un incondicional de Sara!!!

[@walteralvarenga5214]

Obra prima do mestre Puazzolla, com excelente execução!!!

[@hugovargas550]

Maravillosa!!!

[@sireoz3681]

Breathtaking thank you!

[@adefiiilnoort]

Magnifique!

[@barbaraellenoficial8206]

Sara eu te amo! ❤ Hi from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@ulsan88]

Great performance!

[@46gimenes]

Браво!! 🎉

[@hgdmngz]

increible, sin palabras. espectacular forma de tocar

[@hgdmngz]

you are an spectacular cellist. Do you have any video playing adagio for string? i love that piece.

[@runnowhere]

OUTSTANDING!

[@frabra9164]

❤ fantastico

[@joilsonsouza7939]

Passando aqui para chorar novamente em 30/09/2023

[@dieutinhnguyen]

Wunderbar 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@thial4714]

I recently attended a performance by you (in nyack) and it was beautiful. Thank you both for this absolutely amazing recording and video. ❤

[@Vaughangant99]

awesome Magical

[@Marceaugu.71]

C'est comme une jouissance

[@jeanmontigny1133]

superbe

[@philippemaury1689]

C'est magnifique. Merci Madame ! Je vous aime pour ça ! (pas de méprise pour votre interprétation). Quelle sonorité. Désolé je suis français et ne parle pas bien et n'écris pas bien l'anglais. Philippe

[@elisabetecosta1033]

Quelle délice :) Merci Sara

[@Geoff-ExHorseMan]

Stunningly moving. I have to hear it at least once a day. Could someone tell me what the ‘sliding’ on the string to the next note is called please?

[@ftwong1948]

great! love it!

[@ftwong1948]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWmylX2pfbmZjLc This is my music for Cello, if you want to have the music, please let me know. I really love your playing.

[@pagano1905]

❤️💔

[@antoniofuiano4669]

Eccezionale Sarà esiste in commercio questo arrangiamento?altrimenti saro’costretto a memorarizzarlo per suonarlo una fatica a 88 anni fammi sapere GRAZIE

[@klausregazzini]

👏👏👏

[@urbanfx2009]

wow, so much fire.... WOW just WOW

[@mo.musicology]

More than amazing

[@guilherme-augusto]

You're such incredible. The way you play, the love, the passion, all is perfect. Anda the pianist so amazing, so intense. How can I have your arrangement for play in my graduation recital?

[@cellogroupie]

Thank you! I haven’t written down the notes that I play yet but find the printed edition for oboe and piano and then improvise from there. Good luck!

[@guilherme-augusto]

@@cellogroupie Great 🤩 Thank you so much 👏👏

[@BrandonMarcealFlute]

❤

[@sedatakkas8427]

Hi! Did you tried octave? I think second part one octave up could be nice... Thanks for sharing :)

[@Joshhomeslice]

beautiful

[@profesordepianojuanluisdel852]

Beautiful!! How to let this arrangement? Is it posiible to buy it? Thank you

[@cellogroupie]

Sadly, I haven't written it down yet. I am hoping to write down all my arrangements at some point and then make them available on my website. Stay tuned!

[@skrantz822]

Amazing! where could I find the sheet music for this arrangement?

[@cellogroupie]

Thanks Scott! Sadly, I haven't written it down yet. I am hoping to write down all my arrangements at some point and then make them available on my website. Stay tuned!

[@polina-eurytmist]

​@@cellogroupiedear Sara, I can't find the arrangement at your homesite (november 2023). If there's any possibility to make it possible to purchase therefrom or from another place? Best regards from Denmark

[@natalikrichevski5003]

Прекрасный дуэт!!!!!!бесподобный ансамбль!браво!!!!!❤

[@zulmaazuaga406]

🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏⚘⚘⚘⚘🇧🇷

[@peteroh9319]

Robert Koenig is marvelous as always and I’m glad I discovered this piece. Bravo|Brava!!! PS your arms tho, beautifully toned and you know it ^.* Pps Something about you reminds me of du Pré, maybe it’s the melancholy of the piece and her tragic passing?

[@cellogroupie]

Thanks! Cellorobics!! Ha ha

[@peteroh9319]

How delightful to get a reply on my cheeky comment. ^^ This is a long shot question. Are you close to Mr. Koenig? Does he ever talk about Li Chuanyun? Their recordings are marvelous. I’m wondering if Mr. Koenig knows if Mr. Li is recovering, if he will perform again.....ever? Ps I dated a cellist for 10 years, not soloist caliber but she played wonderfully. After the love faded, I’m still in love with the sound of the instrument. It’ll be my pleasure to explore your recordings.

[@robertkoenig457]

@@peteroh9319 , Robert Koenig here. Li Chuanyun is living in Hong Kong and last I heard is doing very well.

[@peteroh9319]

Mr. Koenig, An honor and pleasure!! I’m a big fan of yours. I hope to one day see you perform live. I occasionally do business in the SB vicinity, perhaps your schedule will bring you to WDCH someday after the pandemic ends? I’m but a casual listener. Although I don’t know what venues you guys played, I know what you and Mr. Li performed together was worthy of the finest concert halls all over the world. Thank you for the update on Mr. Li and thank you for your contributions in musical performance. I wish you a continued distinguished career. P Ps Thanks Ms. Sant’Ambrogio for taking the time out of your day.

[@sonialima6669]

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[@andrzejcelmerzajaczkowski]

Polisch C Z A R O D Z I E J E... 🎉 🎉 Sygnuję Andrzej Celmer Zajączkowski 16 03 2024 i... ❤

[@bcliu-vq1ip]

smart

[@alexandersuvorov185]

Всё замечательно, кроме штрихов, где слабая доля не должна звучать громче следующей сильной доли, это слышно, и убивает ваше замечательное исполнение! Обратите на это пристальное внимание, многие музыканты страдают этим несоответствием. В целом очень достойно.🎉🎉🎉