The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #24721   Message #291257
Posted By: Escamillo
05-Sep-00 - 06:52 AM
Thread Name: Can we talk about accordions please?
Subject: RE: Can we talk about accordions please?
Carol, and all who may be interested, in these sites you'll find technical and historical details about bandoneons, and even places to buy one:

Description

General Guide and details

Personality of Anibal Troilo

The music of Astor Piazzolla

There is a wide collection of Piazzolla's music in this last site, where you may find tango, but also jazz fusion and pure classical, symphonic works which will surprise you if you didn't have the experience. If you want to hear how the bandoneon makes the violins cry, listen to Lumiere, Nr.1

There are also lots of links to argentinian music. For anyone who likes tango, and have not listened to Piazzolla, I would say that his music is the most advanced wave of the urban folk, growing from its origins and entering the universe of classics while maintaining its roots. Enjoy.

Un abrazo - Andrés