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| Born | March 11, 1921 |
| Hometown | Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Children | Daniel Piazzolla |
| Parents | Vicente Piazzolla , Asunta Manetti |
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Last Night of the Proms 2021, review: a return to a balance of fun and games with misty-eyed celebration
In a normal year the Last Night of the Proms is that giddy moment when you throw caution and dignity to the winds, mutter “oh, sod it” at the thought of the disapproving sidelong glances you might get, and join the other 5,000 people in the Albert Hall in a lusty singalong of Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Auld Lang Syne.
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MUSIC: Hartford Symphony to present 'Spring Strings'
Apr. 15—The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series continues today with "Spring Strings," filmed at the Connecticut Historical Society. Tickets are $15. The concert will be available to stream today through Sunday, May 9. The Spotlight series is a new way to experience the HSO with 60-minute performances by HSO ensembles and guests recorded at venues in and around Hartford, and available ...
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Something to celebrate in 2021: Jazz centennials from when the art form was young
Yes, there’s something to celebrate in 2021: this year’s jazz centennials. Several jazz luminaries were born 100 years ago, when the art form was still in its youth. How soon we’ll be able to mark the occasion in concert remains to be seen. But until then, let’s raise a glass to these giants: Astor Piazzolla, March 11. Listeners can debate where (or if) Piazzolla fits in the jazz pantheon, in ...
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Latina Literary Giant Shares Music That Defines Her
Ever wonder what songs might define Latina literary giant Sandra Cisneros? The eclectic choices, ranging from Motown to avant garde tango legend Astor Piazzolla to Chavela Vargas, reflect the multicultural background that’s influenced the author’s work.
