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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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slipknot1 OP
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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.
slipknot1 OP
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Thank you all for the suggestions!
Lewinskih01-

I know what you mean about the bandoneon. I was so blown away by what I heard that instrument in the hands of a virtuoso do last night, I rushed to put it in some context I could wrap my mind around. About the only thing they have in common is a bellows, like a Ferrari and a Chevy both have tires. A different animal altogether.

Ms. Kaminski was joined by an expert of the music of Astor Piazzolla in a pre-concert talk. His name escapes me, but he spoke with an Australian accent. He discussed the evolution of Piazzolla's music and the history of the music of the tango and the culture it developed out of. Very interesting.
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