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The subtle allusion to Astor Piazzolla's universe recalls how dance rhythms, syncopations, and sharp harmonies have nourished 20th and 21st-century creation. Premiered at the Musicatreize hall in Marseille in 2021, this soundscape highlights the fruitful dialogue between strings, piano, and harp, a timbral blend prized for its expressive palette and evocative power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSummary of this score\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Octopus\" unfolds highly contrasting atmospheres, mixing tension and lyricism, with harmonic richness that alternately evokes mystery, dramatic momentum, and poetic breathing. The string quintet weaves a network of ostinatos, counter-melodies, and layers, while the piano provides percussiveness, rhythmic bursts, and harmonic grounding. 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