List of notable or famous composers from Argentina, with bios and photos, including the top composers born in Argentina and even some popular composers who immigrated to Argentina. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Argentinian composers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These composers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known composer from Argentina is included when available.
Gustavo Santaolalla and Daniel Barenboim are only the beginning of the people on this list.
This historic composers from Argentina list can help answer the questions "Who are some Argentinian composers of note?" and "Who are the most famous composers from Argentina?" These prominent composers of Argentina may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Argentinian composers.
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Alberto Evaristo Ginastera (Spanish pronunciation: [alĖĪ²eɾto eĪ²aĖɾisto xinasĖteɾa]; April 11, 1916 ā June 25, 1983) was an Argentinian composer of classical music. He is considered one of the most important 20th-century classical composers of the Americas.
Astor PantaleĆ³n Piazzolla (Spanish pronunciation: [pjaĖsola], Italian pronunciation: [pjatĖtsÉlla]; March 11, 1921 ā July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles.
In 1992, American music critic Stephen Holden described Piazzolla as "the world's foremost composer of tango music".
BenjamĆn Rojas Pessi (born April 16, 1985 in La Plata), known as BenjamĆn Rojas, is an Argentinian actor, singer, musician and former occasional model. He is perhaps the best known for his roles in Chiquititas, Rebelde Way, Floricienta, Alma Pirata, Casi Ćngeles and Jake & Blake. Rojas also appeared in several films, most notably Chiquititas: RincĆ³n de Luz and Erreway: 4 Caminos. He was the member of Argentine band Erreway from 2002 to 2005, and from 2007 to 2010, along with Luisana Lopilato, Felipe Colombo and Camila Bordonaba. He also made a cameo appearance in Sonny with a Chance-Sonny with a Secret as one of West Appleton's students.
Camila Bordonaba RoldĆ”n (Spanish pronunciation: [kaĖmila Ī²oÉ¾Ć°oĖnaĪ²a]; born September 4, 1984 in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina) (nicknamed Cami or Cato) is an Argentine actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, Theatre director and former occasional model. She is best known for her roles in Chiquititas, Rebelde Way, Son de Fierro and AtracciĆ³n x4 and as a member of Argentine band Erreway.
