{"id":3357,"date":"2015-05-11T20:06:49","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T20:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:33:12","slug":"song-of-the-week-astor-piazzola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/song-of-the-week-astor-piazzola\/","title":{"rendered":"Astor Piazzolla: Bandone\u00f3n & Nuevo Tango"},"content":{"rendered":"

Astor Piazzolla changed the possibilities of tango as music for attentive listening. His work gives international students a way to explore the bandone\u00f3n, ensemble writing and the relationship between tradition and experimentation.<\/p>

Context for the Recording<\/h2>

Piazzolla\u2019s career included work with An\u00edbal Troilo, study with Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger, and collaborations across musical settings. His compositions include Libertango and Adi\u00f3s Nonino; different performances can reveal different details of the same piece.<\/p>

What to Listen For<\/h2>

Notice contrasts between sustained melody and rhythmic attack. Follow the bandone\u00f3n through the ensemble and compare how a theme returns. Some recordings are instrumental, so a listening exercise can focus on form and sound rather than lyrics.<\/p>

The Featured Recording<\/h2>

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Images & Media from the Original Feature<\/h2>

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Continue Your Listening<\/h2>

Compare this selection with another artist in our Argentine music guide<\/a>. For a night out, use the live-music planning guide<\/a> and the actual organizer\u2019s program.<\/p>

Sources & Further Reading<\/h2>