Abstract:

The article is dedicated to the creative and concert activities of the prominent Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla – an innovator in the world of music who combined traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music. The publication is recommended for students of art institutions as part of their studies in professional disciplines at the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) levels of higher education in Ukraine. The material is based on the educational manual «Astor Piazzolla: Creativity, Compositional Style, Performing Aspects of Arrangements», which explores the key aspects of the composer’s work, the characteristics of his style, and the performance nuances of his pieces.

Keywords: A. Piazzolla, traditional tango, Tango Nuevo, bandoneon, arrangement, interpretation, art education.

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