Hesitation Tango by Samuel Barber. Piano, Oscar Macchioni

Hesitation Tango

This week Keith Pannell talks with distinguished professor Oscar Macchioni from the Music Department at UTEP. A native of Argentina, Oscar grew up in a home that didn't have a piano and now own's at least two pianos.  In this conversation he discusses how he became interested in music and recalls his first recital.

Professor Macchioni studied music for two years in Poland at the Academy of Music in Kraków before coming to the U.S. He is a Steinway Artist, a fan of Chopin, and considers himself a lifelong learner. In this program we listen to two pieces as performed by Mr. Macchioni.

Originally Aired on April 03, 2022

Interview KTEP We UTEP 4.03.2022

This is the debut cd of Steinway artists Oscar Macchioni. 
"He plays these endlessly evocative works with understanding and seeming ease—bringing out their lovely melodies, finding tempos that seem quite right, and expertly balancing their wit, gravity, and passion." American Record Guide.
"He is a fine pianist, so I will just comment that his playing
is strong, with clear and expressive phrasing. And the recorded sound is excellent, quite vigorously if this performance is anything to go by.: Classical Net.
Oscar Macchioni was born in Argentina but lives and works in the USA. An erudite academic and writer on music, his latest book The Tango in American Music is the inspiration behind this fascinating and varied disc, his first solo project. Listening to him play it is evident Macchioni is a musician and performer of great sensibility. This is an album full of surprises, as it explores a wide range of composers and styles, the music illuminated by a fresh approach and interpretative insights. Fascinating!" ILAMS, London, UK


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