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Emory TangoFest
The vibrant world of tango dance, music, and poetry came alive at the Emory TangoFest!
The TangoFest was proudly co-sponsored by the Emory Department of Music.
TangoFest Chamber Concert
The guest tango artists joined conference colleagues in a collaborative chamber concert with students from MUS/DANC 211 Tango: Argentina’s Art Form.
Emory TangoFest Chamber Concert: Tango Music, Dance, and Poetry
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio Department of Music 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322
“The Tango’s Full Circle,” Anahí Viladrich (1:30)
“Por una cabeza,” Carlos Gardel (3:25)
“Malena” (Lucio Demare/Homero Manzi) (7:35)
“El choclo,” Ángel Villoldo (11:40)
“Tango to Evora,” Loreena McKennitt (14:45)
“Río sena,” Astor Piazzolla (18:45)
“Payadora,” Julián Plaza (23:17)
“Sur,” Aníbal Troilo/Manzi (30:25)
“Danzarín,” Plaza (35:40)
“La cumparsita,” Hernán Matos Rodríguez (41:30)
Photo 1: Tango Artists Performing “Toda mi vida” at the TangoFest Chamber Concert, left to right: Bárbara Varassi Pega, Julián Graciano, Nicolás Enrich, and Ignacio Varchausky.
Photo 2: Emory Students Musicians at the TangoFest Chamber Concert, left to right: Catalina Varela, Christian Chae, Abby Balson, Chloe Nelson, Kristin Wendland, and Charles Ascone.
Photo 3: Emory Student Dancers at the TangoFest Chamber Concert, left to right: Kaley Frye, Monica Duan, Madeleine Szabo, and Kristin Wendland
TangoFest Grand Concert with the Emory University Symphony Orchestra and the Emory Wind Ensemble
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 and Michael Kobito, 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.
TangoFest Concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory Wind Ensemble
Damián Bolotin, violin; Sonia Possetti, piano; Nicolás Enrich, bandoneón
Paul Bhasin, conductor (EUSO); Michael Kobito, conductor (EWE)
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
“Vientos y tangos” (“Winds and Tangos”), Michael Gandolfi (0:30)
“Buena suerte” (“Good Luck”), Sonia Possetti (14:25)
“Desde aquí” (“From Here”), Possetti (19:50)
“Bailarina” (“Dancer” [Female]) (25:48)
— Intermission —
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, op. 25 “Classical”, Sergei Prokofiev (39:00)
Remarks from Paul Bhasin (54:15)
“Llovizna de primavera” (“Drizzle of Spring”), Damián Bolotin (1:01:40)
“Sepia,” Possetti (1:07:45)
“Papel picado” (“Confetti”), Possetti (1:13:50)
“Hora pico” (“Rush Hour”), Bolotin (1:19:30)
“Bullanguera” (“Boisterous [Female]”), Possetti (1:25:00)
TangoFest Master Class
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.
TangoFest Milonga
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.
Social dancing in the Performing Arts Studio.
“Corazón de artista” (vals) by Pascual de Gullo, performed by Orquesta de Ricardo Malerba, danced by Clint Rauscher and Shelley Brooks; Horacio Arcidiacono and Claudia Winter; and Christophe Apprill and Carolyn Merritt.
“Chiqué,” Orquesta de Osvaldo Pugliese, danced by Clint Rauscher and Shelley Brooks; Horacio Arcidiacono and Claudia Winter; and Christophe Apprill and Carolyn Merritt.