Agustin Bardi (August 13, 1884 – April 21, 1941) was an

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ist, and composer. Bardi was born in Las Flores district of

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and was couched in music from a young age. During his life he produced around 70 pieces, mainly

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s, three

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es, and two

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s. Around 30 of his works remain unpublished. He was inspired to compose Qué noche (what a night) after the snowfall in Buenos Aires on June 22, 1918, (the next time snow fell on the city was July 9, 2007). Agustín Bardi died on April 21, 1941, having suffered a heart attack near his home in Bernal. His remains are buried at

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Cemetery.

References

External links

Todo Tango biography

Que Noche score (with link to audio)
1884 births 1941 deaths Argentine pianists Male pianists Argentine violinists Musicians from Buenos Aires Argentine tango musicians 20th-century pianists 20th-century violinists {{Argentina-composer-stub