Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bandoneon player Hector Del Curto has traveled the world both as soloist and chamber musician, having shared the stage with Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Pugliese, Julio Bocca, Orquesta Sinfonica de Buenos Aires, and Teatro Colon Ballet, among many others.
     In April 1999 he appeared in Carnegie Hall with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, joined by world-renowned artists Gary Burton, Joe Lovano, Pablo Ziegler, and from Buenos Aires, singers Jose Angel Trelles and Maria Graņa.
The New York Times review included the following statement:

"Hector Del Curto played wistful, piercing solos on the bandoneon."

     Hector Del Curto appears on recordings with Luis Borda Cuarteto Linea de Tango (Jazz and Fusion Records), Osvaldo Pugliese (live in concert) , Pablo Ziegler Asphalt (BMG, USA), Tango Magic (Sony Music, USA in Video and DVD), and Quintet for the New Tango (BMG, USA).
     Also he participated as guest musician in recordings like "Master Pieces" with the renowned "Tito Puente" and others.

     He won Best Bandoneon Player Under 25 when he was only 17.
The Italian-American Network awarded him the "Golden Note Award" in recognition of his artistic achievements in 1999.
As a conductor he directed the show "Forever Tango" on Broadway as well as numerous other concerts featuring Tango music.