Top 20 Composer celebrities in Argentina
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Composer celebrities [Updated June 7, 2023].
Lalo Schifrin was born
on June 21, 1932
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Film and TV composer known for his work on the "Mission: Impossible" TV series and the "Dirty Harry" films starring Clint Eastwood. He provided the original score to "The Exorcist" from 1973, but it was deemed to be too scary for audiences.
He composed 'Gillespiana' in 1958 after legendary jazz artist
Dizzy Gillespie commissioned him to write an extended work for Gillespie's big band.
Astor Piazzolla was born
on March 11, 1921
in Argentina.
While living in Buenos Aires during the 1940s, he started a tango music group called the Orquesta Tipica.
Alberto Ginastera was born
on April 11, 1916
in Argentina.
Members of the English rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer adapted a portion of one of Ginastera's piano concertos into a track on their 1973 album Brain Salad Surgery.
Mario Davidovsky was born
on March 4, 1934
in Argentina.
He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1971 for his composition "Synchronisms No. 6," which used both acoustic and electroacoustic instruments.
Juan María Solare was born
on August 11, 1966
in Argentina.
He was also a film composer, writing the soundtrack for Catalan artist Nuria Juncosa's internet productions. He receives over 50,000 monthly listens on Spotify.
Gustavo Santaolalla was born
on August 19, 1951
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
His solo piece "Iguazu" was used in Michael Mann's "The Insider" and "Collateral," Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Babel," the TV series "Deadwood" and "24," and a 2007 Vodafone TV commercial.
Ariel Ramirez was born
on September 4, 1921
in Argentina.
He served three terms as President of the Society of Authors and Composers of the Argentine Republic.
Adrian Iaies was born
on November 4, 1960
in Argentina.
He was awarded a Clarin Prize for his 2002 album "Tango Reflections." He also received a Konex Award in 2005, honoring his first decade in jazz.
Mauricio Kagel was born
on December 24, 1931
in Argentina.
Osvaldo Golijov was born
on December 5, 1960
in Argentina.
He wrote scores for 'Youth Without Youth' from 2007, 'Tetro' from 2009, 'Twixt' from 2011, and other films by
Francis Ford Coppola.
Carlos López Puccio was born
on October 9, 1946
in Rosario, Argentina.
He and his musical group have toured several cities in South America, including Santiago, Quito, and Buenos Aires. He'd also pursue acting in the 80s.
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