Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Donald Macloed explores the life and music of Argentinian composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla. Although he is best-known for his tango music, he also worked with classical and jazz styles
Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores Piazzolla's early life, focusing on his encounters with the bandoneon and classical music - two formative experiences which sent him on his own musical path.
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Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod evaluates the impact that studying with the famous French pedagogue Nadia Boulanger in Paris had on Piazzolla's compositional direction.
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Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod surveys Piazzolla's intensely creative period during the 1960s, when he collaborated with some of Argentina's most respected writers.
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Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod explores Astor Piazzolla's many different activities in the 1970s, including his forming several new ensembles and working in jazz.
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Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod pieces together a picture of the enigmatic and complex character of Astor Piazzolla, as seen by those closest to him.
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