Duo Verdún-Ciavattini: Argentina Traditional Music

Charangos, saxophone, bass clarinet and Andean flutes are the many musical instruments played by the Argentinian duo formed by Damián Verdún and Mauro Ciavattini: these virtuoso musicians of their instruments revisit the traditional repertoire of their country with originality, adding their own compositions blending influences from jazz and classical music. Considered one of the most innovative groups on the Argentine popular music scene today, the duo released their latest album in December 2023 (Trotamundos)
Damián Verdún, from Rosario (Argentina), has released several albums with his solo project, as well as an album with the duo Verdún-Ciavattini. He has taken part in over 100 productions by national and international folk, song, rock and pop artists. He has taken part in concerts and recordings with leading folk music artists, and has toured extensively in Argentina, South America and Europe. He teaches charango at the Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda (Buenos Aires), at the Instituto Superior de Música de Rosario, and as part of the Martha Argerich grants for the children's and teenagers' orchestra programme (Ministry of Music).
A musician, composer and teacher, Mauro Ciavattini hails from Córdoba (Argentina) and plays a variety of wind instruments. He has been invited to share the stage and record with a number of renowned artists. He forms the duo Verdún-Ciavattini with Damián Verdún, and also has a solo project and teaches at various universities and music conservatories in Córdoba and Buenos Aires. He has toured in South America, Europe and Asia.

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