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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