Tango was born around 1880 in Buenos Aires and Montevideo as dance music, but by the 1940ʼs it was introduced to the concert hall. Since then tango has inspired many composers to write concert music for this globally popular dance. We will feature some of the masters of tango including Astor Piazzolla, Luis Pasquet, and Aníbal Troilo.
Chamber Tango
Playlist
Prepárense, by Astor Piazzolla
Enhakê
Tango Trio, by Miguel Del Águila
TransAtlantic Ensemble
Asflato, Maria Ciudad, Elegante Canyenguito, by Pablo Ziegler
Pablo Ziegler (piano), Christopher O’Riley (piano)
El día después, by Exequiel Manteiga
Elena Yarritu (flute), Exequiel Manteiga (piano)
Graciela y Buenos Aires, by José Bragato
Ezequiel Fainguersch (bassoon), Nicolás Enrich (bandoneon), Juan Pablo Navarro (bass), Gustavo Gini (piano)
Tango del atardecer, by Lalo Schiffrin
Ezequiel Fainguersch (bassoon), Nicolás Enrich (bandoneon), Juan Pablo Navarro (bass), Gustavo Gini (piano)
Canyengue, for Sting Quartet, by Elbio Barilari
KAIA String Quartet