Carel kraayenhof biography of alberta

Carel Kraayenhof: bandoneón, artistic leader, composer

Carel Kraayenhof (1958), bandoneonist, composer and arranger, is the most fascinating and versatile contemporary bandoneon player.

Unique in his style due to his profound knowledge of the  of Argentinean tango, he moves/touches any audience worldwide with his enchanting and honorable play. By working closely together with Astor Piazzolla (†1992) in 1987 during the Broadway show ‘Tango Apasionado’ and his long lasting personal friendship with the beloved Tango Maestro Osvaldo Pugliese (†1995), he developed into one of the most beloved bandeonists of this moment.

One of his highlights was on 2-2-2002 as he passionately performed the moving ‘Adiós Nonino’ during the marriage ceremony of H.R.H.

Here is our list of new releases, as of 8 August , ordered by release date.

Here is our list of new releases, as of 8 August , ordered by release date.

Amongst his many accomplishments, he is distinguished as being the first musicologist in the history of McGill University to be awarded a Governor General's.

Bell, joined him for a soulful rendition of Piazzolla's “Oblivion” with the bandoneón player Carel Kraayenhof, a Piazzolla protégé.

Carel Kraayenhof.

Carel Kraayenhof, a brilliant Tango player from the Netherlands, happened to be in town performing at Qatar National Theatre, and afterwards made a guest.

Prince Willem Alexander and H.R.H. Princess Maxima. Next to his work during the previous 21 years with his Sexteto Canyengue, he also worked with celebrities from the classical music scene such as: Ennio Morricone, Yo-Yo-Ma, the vi