He moved to the United States in 2004 where his participation in New York’s International Tango Competition won him two first prizes: Best Solo Pianist and Best Duo with Saxophone player Bernardo Monk. His recordings include “Soledad” by Astor Piazzolla with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma (“Appassionato” by Sony BMG-Classical), and Grammy Award Winning CD “Te amo Tango” with Raul Jaurena. He participated in the recording of the Original Soundtrack Music for the last Francis Ford Coppola’s movie “TETRO” (Deutsche Grammophon) composed by Osvaldo Golijov. Mr. Brunetti is considered one of the most sought after tango pianists of our times.

Octavio Brunetti