Piazzolla, Concerto for Bandoneon, Guitar and Orchestra – Adiós Nonino (Tango)

"I began my musical training with Alberto Ginastera. From him I learned the importance of grasping music. On this basis I began to make new arrangements. I composed even string quartets for the members of my tango orchestra. My arrangements were however, ahead of their time, and I soon had to realize that my music was not appreciated by all. This is the same today. In Argentina one can change everything, only not the tango. That was so back then, as if I had taken on another faith, as if I had converted from Christianity to Islam or Buddhism. But I had the idea, lucky for me, above all, of changing the tango¿ I enjoy composing. I do not limit myself to writing concertante or symphonic music, I write everything with pleasure¿ Whoever wants to write contemporary music must not lost his identity. I am Argentine and my music has to be Argentine. My music has to breathe the air of my country. Luckily one has always told me: Your music comes from Buenos Aires." (Astor Piazzolla)