Astor Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina in 1921, and was educated in New York City until he was 15. Beginning on classical piano, his father gave him a bandonéon when he was 10.

Returning to Buenos Aires, he played in orchestras and composed, adding new elements such as classical, jazz and folk music to the traditional tango. He toured all over the world and became one of the most famous Argentinians.

After a long illness, Piazzolla died at age 71 in 1992.

Astor Piazzolla — Libertango

A brilliant, hard-driving arrangment of Piazzolla’s popular nuevo tango “song of liberty” including notated solos for flute, oboe and clarinet. A challenging arrangment by Imani Winds’ hornist Jeff Scott; recorded by the Imani Winds.

Suited for:

       

For Woodwind Quintet, 5+ minutes.
WW5-0720 . . . $37.00

Astor Piazzolla — Milonga Sin Palabras

A hauntingly beautiful song without words by the world renowned Argentinian tango composer and bandonéon virtuoso, arranged by bassoonist William Scribner.

Suited for:

       

For Woodwind Quintet, 7 minutes.
WW5-9822 . . . $27.00

Astor Piazzolla — Oblivion

Piazzolla’s haunting and seductive milonga shows off the slow and sultry side of tango, giving all five players a chance to play expressive solos. Arranged by hornist Jeff Scott; recorded by the Imani Winds (www.imaniwinds.com).

Suited for:

       

For Woodwind Quintet, 6-7 minutes.
WW5-0721 . . . $32.00

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