Horacio Salgán

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Horacio Salgán

Born June 13, 1916 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died August 19, 2016 · aged 100

Horacio Adolfo Salgán (June 15, 1916 - August 19, 2016) was an Argentine pianist, composer and orchestra director, considered one of the greatest references of tango and one of the initiators of the so-called "avant-garde tango".

Known For

Café de los maestrosCafé de los maestros · 2008
Café de los maestros
7.32008
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Coffee Masters is a documentary by Miguel Kohan, produced by Lita Stantic, Gustavo Santaolalla and Walter Salles. It tells the story of great tango of the old guard who, summoned by a rock musician, proposing a record to demonstrate its validity. This adventure, full of memories, humor and poignant moments, culminating with a presentation of the Masters at the Teatro Colon.
Salgán & SalgánSalgán & Salgán · 2015
Salgán & Salgán
2015
MovieDocumentary
An intimate portrait of the relationship between Horacio Salgán, a legendary 98-year-old tango pianist, and his son César, also a pianist, who plays his father's music in his shadow. They recently met again, after 18 years without seeing each other. Just when Horacio is about to retire and pass on his musical legacy to his son, a sudden illness forces them to live together.
Gustavo Dudamel at the Paris Opera With artists from the AcadémieGustavo Dudamel at the Paris Opera With artists from the Académie · 2023
Gustavo Dudamel at the Paris Opera With artists from the Académie
2023
MovieMusic
Beneath the gilded ceilings of the Palais Garnier, Gustavo Dudamel takes us on a colorful journey between Spain and South America, performed by the Orchestra and singers of the Paris Opera Academy. The program includes works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Leonard Bernstein, Astor Piazzolla, Enrique Granados, Kurt Weill, and others.
Buenos días, Buenos AiresBuenos días, Buenos Aires · 1966
Buenos días, Buenos Aires
1966
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary that registers the awakening of the city and its daily early movement.
Malena sings the tango...Malena sings the tango... · 2025
Malena sings the tango...
2025
MovieDramaMusic
Malena, a young photographer, finds a box of family memories while helping clean her parents' house. Among the objects, she discovers some old VHS tapes that belonged to her grandfather, whom she never met. Through these recordings, Malena delves into her grandfather's passions for tango, embarking on an intimate journey that also leads her to self-discovery.
Los de la mesa 10Los de la mesa 10 · 1960
Los de la mesa 10
7.61960
MovieDrama
The film refers to the romance between a young mechanic of humble working background and a university student from a well-to-do family of professionals who face the difficulties originated in their different social origins.

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