Astor 2020 | Noche de Tango

KTTZ | By Charles Olivier

Published December 4, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST

In this episode of Noche de Tango, we will explore the new album Astor 2020 which was commissioned to celebrate the 100th birthday of Astor Piazzolla.

En este episodio de Noche de Tango, exploraremos el nuevo álbum Astor 2020 que se encargó para celebrar el centenario de Astor Piazzolla.

Tanda 1: Astor 2020, Piano composers

La Tomajena
Amarilla
Ciberespacio 2020
Pantaleon

Tanda 2: Historical Instruments, guitar & flute

Construccion
Trilonga 2020
Manija

Tanda 3: Groups

En El Camino
Adios Astor
Odisea

Tanda 4: bandoneon solo

Faro

Charles Olivier

Charles Olivier is currently director of the Texas Tech University Tango Orchestra and the co-director of the Lubbock ISD All-District Tango Orchestra, whose purpose is to educate high school students about tango music, culture, and performance. Charles’ extensive work with the group was recognized by Texas Tech University with the President’s Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award. As a performer, he is a founding member of Tango Llaneros. Charles has attended the Reed College Tango Institute, Cuarteto Tanguero Summer Workshop, and has been a key speaker about tango for the Osher Life Long Learning Institute. Charles attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, a Certificate of World Music in Tango Performance, and recently a Master's in Ethnomusicology.

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