Piazzolla, Astor

Astor Piazzolla was a tango composer and bandoneón player from Argentina. His work turned traditional tango into a modern version known as nuevo tango, which integrated jazz and classical music components. He was an outstanding bandoneonist who played his compositions with numerous ensembles daily. In his birthplace, he is regarded as "El Gran Astor" ("The Big Astor"). Piazzolla was born in Argentina in 1921 to Italian immigrant parents and lived the rest of his youth in New York City. He studied four languages throughout his period there: Spanish, English, French, and Italian. He also began playing the bandoneon, soon identifying himself as a child prodigy. In 1937, he returned to Argentina, where purely classical tango reigned supreme and danced with several nightclubs groups. In Buenos Aires, pianist Arthur Rubinstein suggested that he study with Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera. He briefly gave up tango to work as a modernist classical composer, delving into Stravinsky, Bartók, Ravel, and others.

Viola Compositions of Astor Piazzolla | Animato Strings

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Piazzolla Dos Piezas Breves For Viola (Tonos)

Dos Piezas Breves by Astor Piazzolla, published by Tonos Music, is a captivating collection for viola and piano that combines the passion of Nuevo Tango with expressive contemporary chamber music. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is an excellent choice for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study.

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• Music by Astor Piazzolla for viola and piano

• Inspired by Piazzolla's distinctive Nuevo Tango style

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$79.95

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Piazzolla, Two Short Pieces For Viola And Piano

Two Short Pieces by Astor Piazzolla is an engaging collection for viola and piano that blends the passion of Nuevo Tango with expressive contemporary chamber music. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is an excellent choice for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and chamber music performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Astor Piazzolla for viola and piano

• Contemporary repertoire inspired by Nuevo Tango

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$79.95

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Piazzolla, Le Grand Tango for Viola and Piano (Berben)

Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla, published by Bèrben, is a dynamic and expressive work for viola and piano, adapted from the original version for cello. Combining the passion of Nuevo Tango with classical virtuosity, it is an outstanding choice for advanced violists preparing for recitals, competitions, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Astor Piazzolla for viola and piano

• Adapted from the original cello and piano version

• Suitable for advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and conservatory study

$45.95

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Piazzolla, Otono Porteno (Autumn) For Violin, Cello And Piano (Tonos)

Otoño Porteño (Autumn) by Astor Piazzolla, published by Tonos Music, is a vibrant chamber work for violin, cello, and piano from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Combining the passion of Nuevo Tango with classical chamber music, it is an exceptional choice for advanced ensembles preparing for concerts, competitions, and conservatory study.

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• Music by Astor Piazzolla for violin, cello, and piano

• From Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires)

• Suitable for advanced chamber musicians

• Ideal for recitals, chamber concerts, and conservatory study

$148.00