A journey through the many colors, moods, and eras of traditional tango.
A diverse, dynamic, and inspiring selection of classic tangos, carefully drawn from the vast treasure of the Golden Age. The program often favors melodic orchestras, expressive instrumentals, and richly textured arrangements, but the musical direction is never fixed. It evolves throughout the evening in dialogue with the dancers, the atmosphere in the room, and the collective energy of the floor.
Expect encounters with the great masters of tango:
Carlos Di Sarli and his elegance,
Juan D’Arienzo and his irresistible rhythm,
Aníbal Troilo and his emotional depth,
Osvaldo Pugliese and his dramatic intensity,
Francisco Canaro and his versatility,
Miguel Caló and his lyrical refinement,
Ricardo Tanturi and his danceable warmth,
Rodolfo Biagi and his playful syncopation,
Alfredo De Angelis and his timeless charm,
Lucio Demare and his romantic melodies,
Pedro Laurenz, José García, Héctor Varela, Angel D’Agostino, Osvaldo Fresedo, Edgardo Donato, Ricardo Malerba, Carlos Firpo, Adolfo Carabelli, and many others.
Some evenings may drift toward the rhythmic power of D’Arienzo and Biagi. Others may linger in the melodic worlds of Di Sarli, Caló, Demare, or Troilo. Occasionally the journey ventures into lesser-known orchestras, forgotten gems, rare recordings, or unexpected musical connections that reveal new facets of traditional tango.
A journey through the many colors of traditional tango.
Tandas with cortinas: TTVTTM.
Every milonga is different. Every journey is unique.