Violinist Gidon Kremer's (GHEE-dohn KRAY-mer) new CD is a tribute to the late Astor Piazzolla (pee-ah-ZOHL-ah), the Argentine creator of the "new tango." NPR's Susan Stamberg interviews the Latvian violinist...who's a big star in Europe...about his new release and they talk about the worldwide influence Piazzolla has had on tango music. (9:00) ((STEREO)) (STATIONS: The Gidon Kremer CD is called "HOMMAGE A PIAZZOLLA," and is available on Nonesuch Rec
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