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Daniel Binelli is a renowned Argentine bandoneon player, composer, and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 27, 1947, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Binelli grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a bandoneon player, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Binelli showed a keen interest in music and began playing the bandoneon at the age of eight. Binelli's musical education began at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he studied under the tutelage of the legendary bandoneon player, Pedro Maffia. He later went on to study with other renowned bandoneon players such as Anibal Troilo and Astor Piazzolla. Binelli's training in classical music was also extensive, and he studied composition, harmony, and counterpoint with various teachers. Binelli's career as a professional musician began in the 1970s when he joined the Osvaldo Pugliese Orchestra, one of the most famous tango orchestras in Argentina. He also played with other prominent tango orchestras such as the Juan Carlos Cobián Orchestra and the Horacio Salgán Orchestra. Binelli's virtuosity on the bandoneon quickly earned him a reputation as one of the best bandoneon players in Argentina. In the 1980s, Binelli began to explore other genres of music, including jazz and classical music. He collaborated with jazz musicians such as Paquito D'Rivera and Gary Burton and performed with the New Tango Sextet, a group that fused tango with jazz and classical music. Binelli's collaborations with these musicians helped to expand the boundaries of tango music and introduced the bandoneon to new audiences. Binelli's career as a solo artist began in the 1990s when he released his first album, Tango Dreams. The album featured Binelli's original compositions and arrangements of traditional tango music. The album was a critical success and helped to establish Binelli as a leading figure in the world of tango music. Binelli's career continued to flourish in the 2000s, and he performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. He also collaborated with renowned orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Binelli's performances with these orchestras helped to bring tango music to a wider audience and cemented his reputation as a world-class musician. Binelli has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1999, he was awarded the Konex Award, one of the most prestigious awards in Argentina, for his contributions to the world of tango music. He has also been awarded the ACE Award, the Clarín Award, and the Gardel Award, among others. In addition to his career as a performer, Binelli is also a respected composer and arranger. He has composed music for film and television and has arranged music for orchestras and other ensembles. Binelli's compositions and arrangements have been performed by orchestras around the world and have helped to expand the repertoire of tango music. Binelli's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his virtuosity on the bandoneon has helped to elevate the instrument to new heights. His collaborations with jazz and classical musicians have helped to expand the boundaries of tango music and introduce the bandoneon to new audiences.

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