My name is Omar Caccia, I’m from Italy, and I play the bandoneon.
Even though I discovered the bandoneon as an adult, this instrument triggered a profound journey of transformation, leading me to relocate to Buenos Aires where I studied at the Conservatory “M. de Falla” and at SADAIC.
I consider myself an adventurer for deciding to embark on a journey and take a risk to learn this instrument.
I feel like an explorer of the bandoneon because I explore uncommon repertoires with it.
I see myself as a traveler because music, for me, is a journey of self-discovery to share.
I see the bandoneon as a versatile instrument that allows me to explore everything I have always loved in terms of music.
The possibilities of this instrument are incredibly vast, allowing to play numerous musical genres, from tango to jazz, from classical to contemporary music.
I am keen on exploring tonal and technical possibilities, with a specific focus on polyphony.
My passion for music comes from meaningful encounters during my childhood: my uncle Camillo, a passionate Opera singer with no formal training, and my cousins Carlo and Diego who played accordion, piano and pipe organ.
The bandoneon became my focus after a captivating visual encounter at my accordion teacher’s home. Despite the challenges of obtaining an instrument, I started studying on my own and later with Maestro Francesco Bruno from Parma.
After a year of studying with F. Bruno, I decided to move to Buenos Aires and studying at the Conservatory under the guidance of Maestro Rodolfo Daluisio at first, and then Maestro Julio Coviello.
This city, considered the Mecca of the bandoneon, not only provided me formal training but also opportunities to study with legendary teachers like forementioned Rodolfo Daluisio, Julio Coviello and Néstor Marconi.
My work revolves around exploring the bandoneon and sharing this exploration openly.
On this website I collect transcriptions, arrangements, and reflections that emerge from my ongoing research, spanning different musical traditions and approaches to the instrument. These materials are freely available, as part of a project aimed at expanding the knowledge and possibilities of the bandoneon.
Alongside this, the Learning section offers structured material for those approaching the instrument, providing a pedagogical path and foundational resources.
If you wish to support this work, you can do so through a donation or by joining the project on Patreon.
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