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Emory TangoFest
The vibrant world of tango dance, music, and poetry came alive at the Emory TangoFest! This exciting event featured a grand concert by the Emory University Symphony Orchestra and the Emory Wind Ensemble, both under the direction of Paul Bhasin, alongside the Donna and Marvin Schwartz Artists-in-Residence: Argentine pianist and composer Sonia Possetti and Argentine violinist and composer Damián Bolotin, and special guest bandoneonist Nicolás Enrich.
As part of their residency, Sonia and Damián led a hands-on masterclass with Enrich and conference tango artist Ignacio Varchausky, where students and listeners engaged deeply with the rich traditions of tango through performances and interactive learning experiences.
The guest tango artists joined conference colleagues in a collaborative chamber concert with students from MUS/DANC 211 Tango: Argentina’s Art Form.
Photo 1: Tango Artists Performing “Toda mi vida,” left to right: Bárbara Varassi Pega, Julián Graciano, Nicolás Enrich, and Ignacio Varchausky.
Photo 2: Emory Students Musicians at TangoFest Concert, left to right: Catalina Varela, Christian Chae, Abby Balson, Chloe Nelson, Kristin Wendland, and Charles Ascone.
Photo 3: Emory Student Dancers at TangoFest Concert, left to right: Kaley Frye, Monica Duan, Madeleine Szabo, and Kristin Wendland
A vibrant milonga capped off the Emory TangoFest with an evening of tango social dancing that was free and open to the public. This unforgettable dance experience featured Atlanta-based tango dancers Shelly Brooks, Clint Rauscher, and friends.
The TangoFest was proudly co-sponsored by the Emory Department of Music.
TangoFest Details
Saturday, November 23, 2024
- 2:30pm: TangoFest Chamber Concert
- 8:00pm: TangoFest Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory Wind Ensemble Concert
- 9:30pm: TangoFest Milonga
See the Schedule for specific times and locations.