Country

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Argentina

Genre

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Chamber

 

Hector Console was a renowned Argentine double bass player and composer who was born on August 14, 1946, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known tango musician. Console began playing the double bass at a young age and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Console studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he honed his skills as a classical musician. He also studied with some of the most prominent double bass players of the time, including Franco Petracchi and Gary Karr. Console's dedication to his craft paid off, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after double bass players in Argentina. In the early 1970s, Console joined the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, where he played for several years. During this time, he also began to perform as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with some of the most prominent musicians in Argentina and around the world. One of Console's most significant achievements was his collaboration with the legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. Console played with Piazzolla's quintet for several years, and the two musicians developed a close friendship and working relationship. Console's playing was an integral part of Piazzolla's sound, and the two musicians created some of the most iconic tango music of the 20th century. Console's work with Piazzolla led to many other collaborations with prominent musicians, including the pianist Martha Argerich and the cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He also performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Console was also a prolific composer. He wrote music for the double bass, as well as chamber music and orchestral works. His compositions were influenced by his Argentine heritage and his love of tango music, and they were performed by musicians around the world. Console's career was marked by many highlights, including his performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where he played the Argentine national anthem. He also received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Konex Award for Best Instrumentalist in Argentina in 1989 and the Order of Merit from the Argentine government in 2006. Console continued to perform and compose until his death on September 4, 2017, at the age of 71. His legacy as one of the greatest double bass players of his generation lives on, and his music continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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