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Recommendations on the music of Astor Piazzolla

Last night I attended a concert where one of the works was Piazzolla's "Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra" (1979). The soloist was Lidia Kaminski, a Polish accordion virtuoso. She played a small "accordion-like" instrument known as the Bandoneon.

The music was Argentine Tango style in three movements. The middle movement played with such grace, finesse and sadness by the soloist, I decided then and there to explore more of Piazzolla's work.

I am looking for LP recommendations of his work, including the one mentioned above.

In addition, I would urge folks to keep an eye out for Ms. Kaminski to be performing in your area. She will make you rethink the accordion.
slipknot1
jazdoc
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Slipknot1,

Thanks for the heads up on Lidia Kaminski. I am a big Piazzolla fan and in my opinion "Tango Zero Hour" is his best work. Unfortunately, I've only been able to find it on CD and the quality of the recording is less than excellent. I would definitely use this disc as a starting point for exploring Piazzolla's music.

If you're willing to try something a little different, Sergio and Odair Assad are guitar playing brothers who were mentored by Piazzolla. They have a great disc of their interpretations appropriately titled "Sergio & Odair Assad play Piazzolla".

Hope this helps.

Enjoy!
slipknot1 OP
1,423 posts
 
Thanks Jazdoc!

I'll try to get my hands on the Assads as well as "Tango Zero Hour"

Ms. Kaminski just floored me last night. You could tell she was channeling Piazzolla while she played.
casey33
260 posts
 
The LP titled "Sergio & Odair Assad" has 13 minute "Tango Suite" of Piazzolla.It's on the Nonesuch Digital Label unfortunately.
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