Astor Piazzolla

Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer, film 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".

Astor Piazzolla is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Tango under the Stars - Gustavo Dudamel (2017), Quereme así (Piantao) (1997), Argentinísima (1972), Tango argentino (1969), Champs-Elysées (1982), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975), Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Numéro un (1975). The recorded credits span 1957 to 2025, including 19 movies and 9 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.