Horacio Salgán
Argentinian pianist and tango composer
Born
June 15th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Argentina
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Born in Buenos Aires, a pianist, composer, and conductor contributed significantly to the evolution of tango music. Renowned for innovative arrangements and compositions, played a pivotal role in the Argentinian tango revival during the mid-20th century. Worked with prominent tango orchestras and is celebrated for sophisticated harmonic structures and intricate melodies. Established a distinctive style that blended traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music, influencing generations of musicians.
Composed 'A fuego lento'
Arranged music for the Orquesta de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
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