Pianist, composer and arranger. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1957. In the ’80s he founded the nuevo tango group “Nuevos Aires.” His aesthetics caught the attention of Astor Piazzolla, who gave him his unpublished composition “500 Motivaciones.” With vocal group Opus Cuatro, Claudio won the “Carlos Gardel Award” in 2001 for “Best Tango Orchestra” with the CD “Tangos, Valses y Milongas.” Since then, he has performed in a tango duo with guitarist Daniel Gómez. Together they have toured internationally, presenting workshops and concerts in Chile, Ecuador, Europe and the USA. They have recorded three CDs: “Tango Nuestro,” “Tangueros” and “Milonga Cromada.” Claudio has taught at various conservatories in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Currently he is a professor at the EMPA (Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda) and UBA (Buenos Aires University).
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Masterful Argentine arranger/composer/pianist Claudio Méndez presents ten pieces arranged in a real Tango style. The first collection of tango piano arrangements ever published outside of Argentina. This work is particularly intended for pianists who, although they know their instrument well, are not familiar with the genre. With this book Méndez has crossed a huge divide of language, poetry and culture to make the true sound of the tango come alive for pianists all over the world. It is a unique collection of tangos arranged in a perfect argentine style appropriate for ballroom as well as concerts and personal enjoyment. These carefully arranged pieces represent well-known tango composers and were chosen because of their musical qualities of artistic expression. Each arrangement recreates the real feeling of tango that is difficult to find in the traditional piano scores often written in the early 20th century style that bears little resemblance to the modern sound. Finally you will find the way to sound as a real tango pianist! The book includes compositions by Villoldo, Gardel, Mores and others. A theory chapter describes the different tango “secrets”. Méndez takes you on an amazing journey to the tango piano style. Through his clear explanations and arrangements you will learn what you really need to know about tango in this complete book for the intermediate / advanced player.————-Outskirts Press Review
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