Performing in Piazzolla’s original quintet formation, A Century of Tango traverses the evolution of tango from beloved classics such as Ángel Villoldo’s El Choclo, Carlos Gardel’s Por una Cabeza, and Gerardo Matos Rodríguez’s La Cumparsita to the revolutionary nuevo tango compositions of Argentinian maestro Ástor Piazzolla.
Featuring:
- Andrew Beer - violin
- Lorelle McNaughton - piano
- Gordon Hill - double bass
- Sam Swindells - guitar
- Grayson Masefield - accordion
‘Ao’, meaning ‘world’ in te reo Māori, is at the heart of Aotango. Enjoy their seamless fusion of world music and tango, in an eclectic mix of styles presented by musicians who call Aotearoa their home.
This programme is approximately 90 minutes plus a 20 minute interval.
This concert is presented in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand.