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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

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jlamb
150 posts
 
Alot of great reccomendations, all of which I enjoy on a regular basis! However, no one has mentioned Gidon Kremer's very excellent 6 CD's:
Hommage a Piazolla
Astor Piazolla:El Tango [w/the irrepresible 'Che Tango Che']
Tracing Astor
Tango Blallet [my fave!]
eight Season's [4 by Viavaldi interspersed w/ 4 by Astor]
and lastly,
Maria de Buenos Aires
jlamb
150 posts
 
oh lest i forget, he also has a live concert in Central Park, 'Concerto Para Bandeon', and a 'jazz' set [I can't recall with who] 'The New Tango'.
His music has experienced a renassaince among a variety of
musicans from Yo Yo Ma to Al Di Meola.
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