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tango but quickly discovered that there was no music for the harp. Argentine tradition set apart "classical" instruments like the harp from the genre (the harp was used only for glissando effects in the 1930s). After many years of collecting tango music written for other instruments, she created her own arrangements and invented a new technique, one that allowed the harp to execute the difficult chromatic passages and percussive effects that characterize tango music. She was introduced to close friends and colleagues of the late tango composer
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Mendieta studied tango (the dance) and quickly realized her passion for both art forms. Mendieta's "Harp-Tango" project has developed into a multimedia touring concert-show called "Tango Del Cielo." The show presents a fusion of tango and flamenco with a tribute to the silent films. Mendieta's Tango
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Mendieta has been recognized internationally as an innovator in the world of harp and has helped create a new genre for the instrument. Mendieta considered the harp a perfect vehicle for tango, and has since spent years advocating for the form. In the 1990s, Mendieta became fascinated with
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Mendieta's career is marked by her highly regarded skill and versatility, making significant contributions to both classical and modern music. Her pioneering work with the
Argentine tango concerto has opened new avenues for the harp, expanding its repertoire and influence in contemporary music.
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International Music Awards 2022 - Best Music Video "Oblivion" (with filmmaker Cristian Pablo Ardito, Libres Del Mundo Productions) 2020 Best Classical Crossover Album - "Tango Del Cielo" Album 2020 Best Music Video "Libertango" (Libres Del Mundo Productions)
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as an "exceptional soloist" for being the first harpist to perform the first
Argentine tango concerto ever written. This accolade underscores her innovative contributions to the world of harp music and her ability to bridge classical and contemporary genres.
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