Composer Study - Astor Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla

“For me, tango was always for the ear rather than the feet. / In my head I had Bach and Schumann and Mozart and very little tango.”

Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992) was a Argentinian composer of the modern era. He was tango composer and bandoneon player. Known for his infusion of jazz and classical music called neuvo tango. Libertango is his most well renowned composition.

Composer Study

Start off with the Music Lesson which includes

  • Music Links

  • Read Alouds

  • Time & Place Connection Subjects

  • Recipe

Throughout the week, cover the Multi-Subject Connections

  • Science Activity, read aloud, fun code worksheets

  • Art Activity, read aloud, optional coloring page

  • Literature Activity, read aloud, copywork

  • History Activity, read alouds, geography activity, Book of Centuries

Piazzolla’s dessert: Alfajores Cookies

Learn how to make this Argentinian dessert. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

 

Pizaaolla’s Music

Song 1: libertango

Music Class

SONG 2: Adios Nonino

Science Song

Song 3: Balada para un loco

Art Song

Song 4: Fugay Misterio

Literature Song

Song 5: Escualo

History Song

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