Osvaldo Golijov

Osvaldo Golijov is a major contemporary composer with a unique style that weaves together traditions, including Western classical music of various periods, the new tango of his native Argentina, folk music of many countries, Jewish and Christian liturgical music, and contemporary popular forms. He has collaborated with musicians from beyond the sphere of classical music. Golijov was born on December 5, 1960, in La Plata, Argentina. His parents were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants to Argentina. Golijov's childhood was marked by exposure to a variety of musical traditions, includin...