Artist description We start this work with a selection of tangos. Some of them, belonging to the so-called “guardia vieja”, were composed at the beginning of the century, such as Silbando, created by three outstanding composers: the music belongs to Sebastián Piana (1903 -1995) and Cátulo Castillo (1906 -1975), and the lyrics, to José González Castillo (1885 -1937). This tango was first recorded by Carlos Gardel. From the same time comes Canaro en París, composed by Scarpino (1904 - 1970) and Caldarella (1891-19?? ). This tango had no title for some time until its authors read in a newspaper about the success Franciso Canaro was then having in France. When they saw the headlines speaking of “Canaro in Paris”, they knew they have found the right name for the work. La puñalada, by Pintín Castellanos, another one of these old tangos, can be considered the paradigm of the urban milonga. The golden days of tango left us these two wonderful works: El Firulete, created by Mariano Mores (1918), a pianist player and prolific composer, and Los mareados, by Juan Carlos Cobian and Enrique Cadícamo. The second one was first known as “Los Dopados”, but this name was censured. Then it was called “Mi pasado”, and at last, it was given the title we all know today.We close this selection with Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas, composed by Astor Piazzolla (1920 -1992). Undoubtedly, this is one of the most important integral works of this composer, who is today internationally recognized as one the best musicians of the twentieth century. Following the tango selection, we include a series of popular compositions: Serrana, by Ángel Lasala (Bs.As.1914 - 2000), a beautiful work adapted for two guitars by the so remembered master and pioneer of guitar duos, Jorge Martínez Zárate (1923 -1993). Aire de Guarania y Polca is a composition that deserves a special mention. It was created by Hugo Latti(1944 -1992), composer, guitar player and educator. He was born in Asunción, Paraguay, and later took up residence in Posadas, province of Misiones, where we met him and started a lasting friendship. He dedicated this work, one of his last compositions, to both of us. Agustín Barrios (1885 -1947) In fact, he is the main composer of guitar pieces of Paraguay, and the Danza Paraguaya can be considered one of his most representative compositions. Transcribed by Richard Stover.We met Juan José Ramos (1930 -1995) in Sebastián Domínguez’s radio program “De Segovia a Yupanqui”, which has been on the air in Radio Nacional of Buenos Aires for more than fifteen years. Ramos called the day we were invited to the program and humbly offered us some of his compositions adapted for two guitars; Milonga de la recova was among them. We told him we had already included his “Milonga sureña” also transcribed by Maria Luisa Anido (1907 -1996) in a previous work. Since then, we met frequently and enjoyed a wonderful friendship. Lito Vitale is today one of the most important young musicians in Argentina in the field of popular music. He composed Milonga del 71 to be played by his trio (Vitale Baraj González). The name makes reference to the bus (number71) he used to take very frequently. In fact, he composed the milonga during one of those rides. Juan Gallino (1960) is part of this duo, the one who is standing on the cover picture. Encuentro was especially composed for a guitar duo and is dedicated to his wife Kil Lang. Máximo Diego Pujol (1957) has certainly become the most brilliant composer of guitar music in Argentina. His works are played by the masters of contemporary guitar. He has been awarded many prizes that are testimony of his outstanding career in different countries. Tiempo del Hombre, a composition in two movements, evokes a poem written by Atahualpa Yupanqui. Bocaccio - Gallino

Music Style Classical Tango and latinamerican music

Musical Influences Classical and latin american

Similar Artists Asaad Brother,

Artist History We first met in 1975, while we were studying at the “Conservatorio Municipal de Música Manuel de Falla” in Buenos Aires, from which we graduated as Music teachers. We both attended the classes of a true guitar master, Abelardo Veiga, to whom we dedicate this work. A few years later, in 1979, we decided to embark on the adventure of forming a guitar duo. Then, we performed our first concerts and radio auditions, and we started touring the country. At the same time, and with the purpose of improving our performance, we took lessons with splendid teachers like Marta Norese, Eduardo Castañera, Abel Carlevaro and the unforgettable Miguel Ángel Girollet. We participated in several contests. Undoubtedly, the most outstanding one was the “Concurso nacional para dúo de guitarras; homenaje a Jorge Martínez Zárate”, sponsored by the “Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación” in 1993. On that occasion we were awarded the first prize.Some time later, we made the initial recordings and presentations with orchestra. We also toured abroad, first within Latin America, and then the trip to Europe came true.Along this road, we had the pleasure to meet many valuable people. Of all of them, we wish to specially mention Hugo Latti and Juan José Ramos, good friends of ours, who are no longer among us. This work contains some of their compositions.The European tour made us realize how important it is to include more Argentine and Latin American compositions of a popular character in our repertoire. That is the way “Handmade” was shaped, a work we want to share with you. Enrique y Juan

Group Members Juan Gallino Enrique Bocaccio

Instruments Guitars

Albums Hecho a mano

Press Reviews 1982: Premio Editorial Schott's Mainz. (Porto Alegre, Brasil) (Gallino) 1984: Premio Asociación Estímulo Cultural. (Gallino) Composición. 1986: Premio distinción concurso de Música de Cámara Asociación Promociones Musicales (Dúo Bocaccio - Gallino) 1987: Segundo Premio en el concurso de Guitarra. Promociones Musicales (Gallino) 1988: Segundo Premio concurso Nacional de Música de Cámara organizado por la Asociación Promociones Musicales. (Dúo Bocaccio - Gallino) 1993: Primer Premio concurso nacional de Guitarra Clásica, homenaje al maestro Jorge Martínez Zárate, auspiciado por la Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación. (Dúo Bocaccio - Gallino)

Additional Info "El último concierto que tuve la oportunidad de escuchar en el Festival fue un dúo de guitarras, Boaccio & Gallino, de Argentina. Entonces, pudimos disfrutar de la actuación de dos estupendos guitarristas"

Location Capital, Buenos Aires - Argentina

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).