Astor Piazzolla


Astor Piazzolla
Nationality: Argentinian
Born: 1921-1992
Education/Training:
Studied with Bela Wilda, Alberto Ginastera, and Nadia Boulanger

Best Known For:
His role as one of the most important figures in the tango style; His "tango nuevo" style, which incorporated elements of jazz, extended harmonies and dissonances, and counterpoint

Assignments:
Formed an Orquesta Típica in 1946 and an Orquesta de Cuerdas in 1955

Curious Facts:
His music was also used in many films

REPERTOIRE: El Chiquilin de Bachin (The Street Urchin)

Concert Details Date
Canciones Para Los Angeles Nov 19, 1994

REPERTOIRE: La Serie Del Ángel

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 8, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Intorducción al ángel (Introduction to the Angel)

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 8, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Milonga del Ángel (Dance of the Angel)

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 8, 2003

REPERTOIRE: La Muerte del Ángel (Death of the Angel)

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 8, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Resurrección del Ángel (Resurrection of the Angel)

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 8, 2003

REPERTOIRE: La Serie del Angel (Argentina)

Concert Details Date
Tangos and Prayers Mar 18, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Libertango