Hector del Curto is a renowned bandoneon player and composer in the world of classical music. Born on August 20, 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, del Curto was raised in a family of musicians. His father, Domingo del Curto, was a bandoneon player, and his mother, Nelly, was a singer. Del Curto's grandfather, also named Hector del Curto, was a bandoneon player and composer who played with the legendary tango musician Carlos Gardel. Del Curto began playing the bandoneon at the age of eight, under the guidance of his father. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began performing in public at the age of twelve. Del Curto's father was his primary teacher until he was sixteen, at which point he began studying with the renowned bandoneon player and composer Nestor Marconi. In 1999, del Curto moved to New York City to pursue his career as a musician. He quickly established himself as one of the top bandoneon players in the city and began performing with some of the most prominent musicians in the world of classical music. Del Curto has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, among others. One of del Curto's most notable performances was his appearance at the 2002 Latin Grammy Awards, where he performed with the legendary tango singer Astor Piazzolla's former band, the New Tango Quintet. Del Curto's performance was widely praised, and he was hailed as one of the most talented bandoneon players of his generation. In addition to his work as a performer, del Curto is also a prolific composer. He has written music for film, television, and theater, as well as for his own recordings. Del Curto's compositions are heavily influenced by the tango music of his native Argentina, as well as by classical music and jazz. Del Curto has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2004, he was awarded the ACE Award for Best Instrumentalist by the Association of Entertainment Critics of New York. In 2006, he was awarded the Gardel Prize for Best Tango Album for his recording Eternal Piazzolla. In 2010, he was awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tango Album for his recording Piazzolla: The Central Park Concert. Del Curto continues to perform and compose music, and he remains one of the most respected and influential musicians in the world of classical music. His dedication to his craft and his passion for the bandoneon have made him a beloved figure among fans of tango music and classical music alike.

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