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Osvaldo Golijov is an Argentine composer of classical music and music professor, known for his vocal and orchestral work. He has composed works inspired by Jewish, Latin American and other cultures, and has faced controversies over delayed or cancelled commissions and plagiarism allegations.
Learn about the life and works of Osvaldo Golijov, one of the most influential composers of our time. Explore his latest projects, upcoming events, and news on his official website.
Learn about Osvaldo Golijov, an Argentine composer who became one of the most successful classical artists of the early 21st century in the United States. Explore his eclectic approach to concert music, his influences, his collaborations, his awards, and his controversies.
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Jul 14, 2024 · Composer Osvaldo Golijov on writing a Passion 300 years after Bach. The Jewish composer was initially reluctant to tackle a core Christian topic but his work has proved popular. The Argentine’s...
- Richard Fairman
Once published, the book found its way into the hands of Osvaldo Golijov, a composer who was then struggling through his own painful silence.
Osvaldo Golijov grew up in an Eastern European Jewish household in La Plata, Argentina. Born to a piano teacher mother and physician father, Golijov was raised surrounded by classical chamber music, Jewish liturgical and klezmer music, and the new tango of Astor Piazzolla.
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Dec 4, 2020 · What happened to Osvaldo Golijov? Ten years ago he was poised to seal his reputation as one of the most individual voices in contemporary music, a composer who drew on his disparate roots in...
