Composer of the Week - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Episode 1

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Astor Piazzolla, tracing his early steps. He was born into the world of the tango in Argentina but, at the age of only two, his Italian immigrant parents moved him to the hustle and bustle of New York. It was there that he encountered the bandoneon and classical music - two formative experiences which set the young Astor on his own musical path. Michelangelo '70 Astor Piazzolla (bandoneon) Pablo Ziegler (piano) Fernando Suarez Paz (violin) Horacio Malvicino (guitar) Hector Console (double bass) American Clave AMCL1013, CD1 Tr 5 Carlos Gardel and Alfredo le Pera: Mi Buenos aires querido Carlos Gardel (vocals) Terig Tucci (conductor) Chesky JD10 7, CD1 Tr 1 Troilo/Piazzolla: Contrabajeando Hector Console (bass) Daniel Barenboim (piano) Teldec 063013474 2, CD1 Tr 13 CVG Florez-C Frollo, arr. Piazzolla: Solo se quiere una vez Aldo Campoamor (vocal) Astor Piazzolla and his Orquesta Tipica El Bandoneon EBCD0 2, CD1 Tr 6 Two pieces for clarinet and string orchestra, Op 15 Robert Bianciotto (clarinet) National Chamber Orchestra of Toulouse Alain Moglia (conductor) Capriccio 10 872, Trs 7-8 El desbande Astor Piazzolla and his Orquesta Tipica El bandoneon EBCD0 2, CD1 Tr 1 Sinfonietta for chamber orchestra Wurttembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen Gabriel Castagna (conductor) Chandos Chan 10049, Trs 6-8.