27-12-2011 The Works Music of Piazzolla

Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla revolutionised the music of the tango, and there are lovers of the more traditional music who hate him for it. But musicians, ranging from classical to jazz, have found much to inspire them in his work. And many of those who come to The Works studio want to play their own interpretations. Last year, Timothy Sun and Jacqueline Leung gave us a Hong Kong interpretation of one of his pieces, while bandoneonist Carel Kraayenhof and violinist Karen Gomyo, who were in town for a performance with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, brought us more traditional versions.

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