One of the founders of “new tango”, Astor Piazzolla was also trained as a classical composer. He studied with Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger among others. Fiesta will showcase a selection of his classical compositions including his Tangazo for Orchestra and Tango No. 2.
Classical Works of Argentinian Composer Astor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla plays the bandoneon, 1975 (Photo: Alicia D'Amico, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
Playlist
Tanti anni prima (‘Ave Maria’)
Lajos Lencsés, English horn; Toulouse National Chamber Orchestra; Alain Moglia, conductor
Tango No. 2
Toulouse National Chamber Orchestra; Alain Moglia, conductor
Tangazo for Orchestra (Variations on Buenos Aires)
Orquesta Sinfónica de Entre Ríos; Gabriel Castagna, conductor
Sinfonia Buenos Aires
Daniel Binelli, bandoneon; Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Tango Etude No. 5
Patrick Gallois, flute