Piazzolla's father gave him his first bandoneon, which he learned to play when he was 9 years old.
His compositions and style reflect an eclectic mix of musical genres and cultures that influenced him very early in life. The author, who was given a copy of the original manuscript by Piazzolla himself, discloses and analyzes examples of the errors.Īrgentinian composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) revolutionized traditional tango music, blending it with jazz and classical elements to create a new form, nuevo tango.
Crucial discrepancies between the composer's original markings and those in the published edition of this beloved work affect how it is interpreted and performed.
