Astor Piazzolla
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Astor Piazzolla
Summary
Astor Piazzolla is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mar del Plata[2]. He was born on March 11, 1921[3]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on July 4, 1992[5]. He worked as a composer[6], bandoneonist[7], conductor[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,474 views/month, #6,780 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Astor Piazzolla was born in Mar del Plata[2].
- Astor Piazzolla died in Buenos Aires[4].
- Astor Piazzolla was born on March 11, 1921[3].
- Astor Piazzolla died on July 4, 1992[5].
- Astor Piazzolla died on July 5, 1992[11].
- Burial took place at Cementerio Jardín de Paz de Pilar[12].
- A child of Astor Piazzolla was Daniel Piazzolla[13].
- Astor Piazzolla held citizenship in Argentina[14].
- Astor Piazzolla worked as a composer[6].
- Astor Piazzolla worked as a bandoneonist[7].
- Astor Piazzolla worked as a conductor[8].
- Astor Piazzolla's professions included film score composer[9].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Adiós Nonino[15].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Libertango[16].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Estaciones Porteñas[17].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Suite del Ángel[18].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Five Tango Sensations[19].
- A notable work attributed to Astor Piazzolla is Le Grand Tango[20].
- Astor Piazzolla received the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[21].
- Astor Piazzolla received the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame[22].
- Astor Piazzolla is recorded as male[23].
- Astor Piazzolla's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Astor Piazzolla's genre is opera[25].
- Astor Piazzolla's genre is nuevo tango[26].
- Astor Piazzolla's genre is tango[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Astor Piazzolla was born in Mar del Plata[2]. He was born on March 11, 1921[3].
Education
Studied under Nadia Boulanger[28], a pianist[29], 1887–1979[30], of France[31], awarded the Prix de Rome[32] and Alberto Ginastera[33], a composer[34], 1916–1983[35], of Argentina[36], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], bandoneonist[7], conductor[8], and film score composer[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Adiós Nonino[15], a musical work/composition[38]; Libertango[16], a musical work/composition[39]; Estaciones Porteñas[17], a musical work/composition[40]; Suite del Ángel[18], a musical work/composition[41]; Five Tango Sensations[19], an album[42]; and Le Grand Tango[20], a musical work/composition[43]. Things named for Astor Piazzolla include 12102 Piazzolla[44], an asteroid[45] and Astor Piazzolla International Airport[46], an international airport[47], in Argentina[48].
Recognition
Awards received include César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[21], a César Award[49], in France[50], founded in 1976[51] and Latin Grammy Hall of Fame[22], a music award[52], founded in 2001[53].
Personal Life
A child of Astor Piazzolla was Daniel Piazzolla[13].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 4, 1992[5] and July 5, 1992[11]. Astor Piazzolla passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. He is buried at Cementerio Jardín de Paz de Pilar[12].
Why It Matters
Astor Piazzolla ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,474 views/month, #6,780 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Richard Galliano[56], a composer[57], b. 1950[58], of France[59], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[60], specialised in music[61].
Entities named for him include 12102 Piazzolla[44], an asteroid[45] and Astor Piazzolla International Airport[46], an international airport[47], in Argentina[48].
FAQs
Where was Astor Piazzolla born?
Born in Mar del Plata[2], Astor Piazzolla…
Where did Astor Piazzolla die?
Astor Piazzolla passed away in Buenos Aires[4].
What did Astor Piazzolla do for work?
Astor Piazzolla worked as composer[6], bandoneonist[7], conductor[8], and film score composer[9].
What awards did Astor Piazzolla receive?
Honors received include César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[21] and Latin Grammy Hall of Fame[22].
Who did Astor Piazzolla influence?
Astor Piazzolla has been cited as an influence by Richard Galliano[56].