Bandoneon Soloist

Though a relatively modern instrument, the bandoneon has undergone significant development primarily through its association with tango music. However, adapting and transcribing compositions by composers such as Frescobaldi, Bach, Scarlatti, and Chopin, among others, has played a crucial role in its technical evolution. Moreover, the exploration of contemporary repertoire specifically written for the instrument continues to drive the bandoneon's pursuit of greater technical proficiency and artistic innovation.
The bandoneon possesses all the necessary elements to fully express the rich resources contained within the broader system of polyphony throughout different historical periods, converging into our own century. Essentially, the bandoneon emerges as a solo instrument, showcasing diverse timbres and the potential for melodic dialogue typically found within an orchestra, among many other possibilities.