Astor Piazzolla
Sound•Born March 11, 1921•Died July 4, 1992 (age 71)•Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Biography
Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer, film composer, bandoneon player and arranger. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles. In 1992, American music critic Stephen Holden described Piazzolla as "the world's foremost composer of tango music".
Known For
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentSound
BirthdayMarch 11, 1921
Day of DeathJuly 4, 1992
Place of BirthMar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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