Isabelle Chardon, the solo violinist for Astoria, is a soloist with the Belgian National Orchestra and holds an advanced diploma with great distinction in violin and chamber music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla championed the 'tango nuevo', a modern tango that incorporated classical forms, jazz, and his own intuition, despite initial resistance from traditional tango practitioners.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla's musical world was shaped by jazz, which he heard at the Cotton Club, and the nostalgic tangos of Carlos Gardel, played by his father.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live on August 3, 2007, at the Conservatoire Royal in Brussels during the Festival des Midis-Minimes.
Performer Biography
Christophe Delporte, the accordionist and accordinist, is a laureate of several competitions and performs exclusively on BUGARI accordions and Laurent Jarry Accordinas.
Composition History
Astor Piazzolla's meeting with composition teacher Nadia Boulanger in Paris was a turning point, as she helped him realize his path was in tango enriched by classical forms and jazz.
Composer Biography
Astor Piazzolla, born in Argentina, spent his childhood in New York during the Prohibition era, where he was introduced to jazz and classical music.
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