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CodeDS/UK/466
NamePiazzolla; Astor Pantaleon (1921-1992); Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player
AliasÁstor Pantaleón
Dates1921-1992
GenderMale
BiographyÁstor Pantaleón Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneónist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles.

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