Horacio Salgán

Horacio Salgán

Birth : 1916-06-13, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Death : 2016-08-19

History

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".

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Horacio Salgán

Movies

Salgán & Salgán
Music
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.
Salgán & Salgán
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.
Café de los maestros
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.
Buenos días, Buenos Aires
Music
Documentary that describes the awakening of the city and its daily movement.
Los de la Mesa 10
Music
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.