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Astor Piazzolla
The Argentine tango composer, bandoneón player, and arranger was born 100 years ago. His works revolutionised the traditional tango into a new style termed Nuevo Tango, blending jazz and classical music.

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PIAZZOLLA: Libertango
9 Feb 2019James Crabb (accordion), Anthony Marwood (violin), Kyril Zlotnikov (cello). Recorded in Nelson Centre of Musical Arts by RNZ. Audio
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PIAZZOLLA arr Crabb: Trad. Tango Suite
7 Feb 2019James Crabb (accordion), Anthony Marwood (violin), Joan Perarnau Garriga (double bass). Recorded in Nelson Centre of Musical Arts by RNZ. Audio
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PIAZZOLLA arr Crabb: Chiquilín de Bachín
7 Feb 2019James Crabb (accordion), Anthony Marwood (violin), Joan Perarnau Garriga (double bass). Recorded in Nelson Centre of Musical Arts by RNZ. Audio
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VIDEO: NZSO - Piazzolla
2 Dec 2020Peruvian-born conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the NZSO in music by tango legend Astor Piazzolla. Video
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PIAZZOLLA: Escualo
27 Jun 2019Introduced and played as an encore by Andrew Beer with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
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PIAZZOLLA: Oblivion
9 Feb 2019James Crabb (accordion), Anthony Marwood (violin), Kyril Zlotnikov (cello). Recorded in Nelson Centre for Musical Arts. Audio
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