1103 V Festival Buenos Aires Tango
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:28:46 -0300
From: Janis Kenyon <jantango@FEEDBACK.NET.AR>
Subject: V Festival Buenos Aires Tango
This was the fifth year that the city government of Buenos Aires organized a
festival of tango with free concerts, shows, forums, poetry readings, art
exhibitions, dances with live music and, of course, dance classes. All the
printed schedule information and the internet site were available in English
and Spanish. The city promoted the festival with posters, and the
newspapers gave more coverage than I've seen in other years.
Jorge Telerman, the city's Secretary of Culture, wrote about this year's
festival as follows:
It has just turned five years old. It has been enlarged in every sense of
the word and it is already giving signs of having become a first-rate
celebration with a life of its own. It is the most important tango festival
in the whole world. The festival will return to Avenida Corrientes, open as
is implied with the title "forum for the whole world." Because all the
world is watching us. And that is a big deal.
The growing tango revival is about a feeling that comes back, that has
always been coming back just like Pichuco; and we finally welcome it, dance
it, perform it. Two, three, four generations embrace one another at the
same time while Europe, America and Asia worship it with fascination.
There is something universal about tango, no doubt about it; and
consequently, there is something universal about us, its original exponents.
The tango festival is not an event because its nature has nothing to do with
eventuality as in the case of a crisis; its nature is definitive just like
identity. Our celebration, from Buenos Aires and for the whole world,
sounds like something popular, something that goes beyond any eventuality.
This truth pounds with the steady pulse of our pagan and religious music,
evident and subtle at the same time. Exclusively universal. Definitely
porteno.
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This was the first year that the festival included classes with true
milongueros. Ernesto "Dany" Garcia (66) gave a class demonstrating his
unique style of milonga con traspie. Dany was one of the judges of the
tango de salon competition held on Sunday.
So many people had registered and paid $7 in advance for the class with
Nelida and Pocho (Roberto Carreras, 70) that they had to schedule a second
class. This was the first class given by a milonguera and milonguero in a
tango festival.
The festival site is www.festivaldetango.com.ar
Pichi de Buenos Aires
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:34:16 -0300
From: Tango Partner in Buenos Aires
<tango_partner_buenos_aires@YAHOO.COM.AR>
Subject: Newsletter The TANGO Capital (March 2003) Special Edition: V Festival Buenos Aires TANGO
The TANGO Capital Newsletter
Hola Tango Partners, Hello Tango Friends,
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires introduces this March edition with a warm welcome and invitation to all of our readers, nowadays more than 8400, once again to share through our Newsletter some of the life and activity springing from the source of our beloved tango here in Buenos Aires.
We apologize because a couple of readers received our Newsletter twice. It happened because they belong to some of the several tango lists we belong too. For the same reason, we also receive several copies of the same email, so we file the first one and simply delete the others.
February was a continuation of vacation time here for many Buenos Aires citizens. Many people left the city to enjoy some time at the beach or in the countryside of the provinces. We felt the impact on the streets of Buenos Aires as the pace seemed to slow down a bit from its usual feverish pitch. Fewer people and less noise created a brief feeling of tranquility in the city.
But for all the decrease of activity on the streets, there was only an increase within the milonga. As March drew nearer, so did tango visitors from all over the world. Many of our Tango Friends came for a short visit while many others came to stay longer in order to take in some of the festivals and events coming in March. Performers, professors and musicians were coming home. As well tango enthusiasts from all over the world were coming for the first time to embrace the Tango Capital with their talent, their energy and their love in this the heartthrob of our beloved tango.
Because of this and because of the most important event in the whole year all over the world, the editors of this Newsletter The TANGO Capital, decided to include in the present edition the chronicle of the V FESTIVAL BUENOS AIRES TANGO celebrated March 1st to 9th (see below).
February also brought the addition of at least five entirely new milongas while others took on new beginnings as new organizers stepped up to take over and bring new breath to seasoned milongas (see below New Milongas).
In a country where many are struggling to maintain or even to find a foothold, one thing survives and grows the culture of the Argentine people, the values and pleasure it offers. The world has discovered as part of this culture the treasure of tango, its dance and music. Although kept alive by only an ember for over 20 years, it has burst into a flame in the last 5 to 10 years and the fire continues to spread. We know the reason why.
Again the editors wish to thank all of our continuing readers, but especially all of our new subscribers. We love hearing your enthusiastic responses to our Newsletter The TANGO Capital. We hope you enjoy this March edition and will not hesitate to send us any comments that you might have.
March Newsletter contains:
Editorial "El Abrazo" (your enthusiastic answers and cooperation)
New Milongas (just inaugurated)
February Events (tango and other cultural events)
Coming Events in Buenos Aires
March V FESTIVAL BUENOS AIRES TANGO
and Privacy Clause
Coming soon: Tango Partners in Buenos Aires Special Tour called:
"COUPLES EMBRACE IN BUENOS AIRES"
Contact tango_partner_buenos_aires@yahoo.com.ar
We reserve all rights of the information contained in this Newsletter and the trade marks Tango Partners in Buenos Aires (TM) and Newsletter The TANGO Capital (TM).
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Editorial "El Abrazo" (your enthusiastic answers and cooperation)
As we continue dialogue on the "embrace" we receive more input from you, our readers and Tango Friends. We love hearing from you and thank you for sharing with us. We recently received information on how one community chose to embrace another.
When we embrace we are letting someone know that we care, that they have our attention and that we are there for them. The Portland Tango Community took the initiative to do just that with their project Embracing Argentina.
While Karen was visiting Portland, Oregon, USA last August she had the opportunity to attend the kickoff milonga and silent auction for the project, Embracing Argentina. This was part of the community s very successful project to raise money for needy children of Argentina. In fact, the initial efforts of this project raised over U$S 13,000 which has been appropriated to specific children s shelters in Buenos Aires and it s province. Joan Ratley, from Portland was in Buenos Aires during January and took time from her dancing to visit eight of the dozen homes which are benefiting from the embrace of this community with a very big heart.
We received the detailed report she sent out about her visit to each one of these homes, what they are doing for the children and how the funds are being used. In general she was pleased to see how well the homes are run, that many deserving children are benefiting and that the funds were being wisely and appropriately used. The need is great and funds for these homes and shelters are meager. Joan said, "I was greeted with open arms and of course, the traditional Argentine kisses and hugs. I related to them about our love of tango and our desire to give something back to the country that gave us so much pleasure and of the generosity of our Portland Tango Community."
The Portland Tango Community hasn t stopped giving. They continue to collect and appropriate funds for Embracing Argentina from contributions and earnings from milonga admissions.
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires love sharing Buenos Aires Tango with our visiting Tango Friends. We find that those who embrace Buenos Aires and its tango with open hearts and open minds receive life-changing experiences. It is always satisfying to hear from so many who have been enriched by experiencing tango in its birthplace and with the Argentine people who created it and have kept it alive in their hearts all of these years. They tell us that their understanding and love for the music of tango has reached a new level that impacts not only their dancing but their lives. Thus there is giving and receiving. And an interchange of energy that goes out into the world to inspire all.
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires would like to personally invite you to join us as soon as you possibly can in Buenos Aires in order to experience the tango in the only place in the world where its raw cultural energy can be truly felt. It is one thing to get acquainted with the music and to learn a few steps to this dance we all love. Yet quite another to personally experience it s passion and energy in the streets and milongas where it originated with the culture and the people who brought it into existence and from which it sprang.
Thanks to everybody.
Well, we hope you will continue sending your comments, your ideas and perhaps your feelings to us. If you would like to share them with our tango partners all over the world we can make them public with or without your name. (See Our Privacy Clause).
If you want to receive our last Newsletter with the kick off of the editorial "El Abrazo" just send an email to request it at tango_partner_buenos_aires@yahoo.com.ar with First Embrace Editorial in subject, your first and last name.
Have a good TANGO LIFE!
We'll meet again at our next Newsletter The TANGO Capital.
Abrazos & Besos from
Karen & Julio
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New Milongas (just inaugurated)
As we told you in our introduction, at least FIVE NEW MILONGAS held inaugurations this month! We were able to attend several of these.
Milano Tango Club, since February 6th on Thursdays, in Av. Rivadavia. 4731, with organizer Alicia de Regmn.
Orquestas De Mi Ciudad, since February 14th, on Fridays, at Dandi Salsn, in Piedras St. 936 with organizer Oscar Hictor.
Palermo Palace, since February 24th on Mondays, and since 26th on Wednesdays, in Av. Csrdoba 5267 with organizer Ricardo Maceiras.
Milonga de los Domingos, since March 2, on Sundays 10:00 p.m., Av. Corrientes 5534 with organizer Enrique Rosich and Ana Gregori.
Viejo Correo, since February 4th, Tuesdays, Av. Dmaz Vilez 4820, with new organizers Miguel Romero and Marisa Sanchez.
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Tango Partner in Buenos Aires February 2003 Events
(Highlights of Tango and other cultural events)
Tuesday the 4th
Porteqo y Bailarmn
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires danced at Porteqo y Bailarmn with our Tango Friends and Guests from Canada, Norway and Buenos Aires. Elina Roldan and Daniel Garcia performed a milonga for us. Among the regulars on Tuesday night is our Tango Friend Cacho Dante and his students who come from his group class.
Wednesday, the 5th
Milonga de los Consagrados
Although the crowd was light for the afternoon milonga, their was plenty of opportunity for dancing. We introduced some of our Tango Friends here and they enjoyed dancing in this milonga which has a very friendly atmosphere. Ruben, the organizer of Los Consagrados enjoys making everyone feel very welcome. Enrique teaches a class at 3:00. People start arriving around 5:00 for the milonga which goes until 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, the 6th
Milano Tango Club
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires attended the inauguration of a new milonga in the Club Italiano at Rivadavia 4731. A large crowd turned out for the opening of the milonga, which has opened under the direction of Alicia de Regmn with Ivan Dmaz Berrios providing sound. Invited guest dancers were Geraldine and Javier. During February Elina Roldan and Daniel Garcia taught tango and milonga at 6:00. Milano Tango Club gives Thursday night a new dancing option. Carlos Gavito will teach classes during the month of March.
Saturday the 9th
Feria de Mataderos
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires took in the Feria de Mataderos today with Tango Friends. We enjoyed sharing many interesting cultural activities with our guests. Besides a continual flow of stage events including a wide variety of music, singing, dancing and other performances, there is also murga at times, gauchos displaying horsemanship, a wide variety of artists offering their crafts for sale and typical argentine food everywhere! Our friends especially enjoyed watching folk dancing, both in the street by local people and on the stage by professional groups.
Sunday the 10th
City tour, La Boca and San Telmo
Sunday is a good time to take the afternoon to visit Plaza Dorrego of San Telmo. There is a lot of activity, entertainment, flea market, artists displaying their work, and of course tango in the plaza. There are several great antique stores for treasure hunting or just browsing. Also in San Telmo are one of the city s best parilla (Argentine BBQ) and pizza restaurants. La Boca s Caminito is also set up for visitors most days, but especially on the weekends. The central place for walking, taking in the street entertainment and looking for great Buenos Aires arts and crafts is the colorful Caminito. There are small local restaurants handy for a drink or great pizza. We also took our Tango Friends to visit some of the most interesting 1800 s - early 1900 s architectural sights, as well as a visit inside one of the city s most beautiful church s of that time period.
Tuesday, the 11th
Viejo Correo
We invited our Tango Friends to Viejo Correo tonight. The new organizers for Tuesday and Fridays, Miguel Romero and Marisa Sanchez, are making great efforts to create a great milonga in a space that has been playing tango nightly for 10 years. The milonga on Tuesday plays some limited salsa and rock as well but the sets are short, returning quickly to tango, waltz and milonga. We sat with our Tango Friends from New Orleans, Germany and San Francisco. It was their first opportunity to see Geraldine and Javier as well as Alejandra Arrui and Sergio Natario dance in performance. Each couple took turns performing first tango and then milonga and finally exchanged partners for the waltz finale.
Wednesday, the 12th
Milonga Canning
We suggested that our Tango Friends from New Orleans visit the afternoon milonga at Canning for their last opportunity in Buenos Aires this trip. Wednesday afternoons always attract a large crowd, good dancers and with fantastic music it is an energetic atmosphere. Being an afternoon milonga the younger less experienced dancers are not so common. You may have an opportunity to dance with the more experienced milongueras and milongueros. Our friends enjoyed dancing here and thought this was a milonga they would be sure to visit again on their next trip.
Thursday, the 13th
El Arranque
El Arranque celebrated its 3rd birthday today. With our Tango Friends we joined the celebration and danced until 9:00 at this afternoon milonga.
Viejo Correo
It is interesting that the location is across the street from the most central point in the city, a circular park called Centennial Park, which give you a point of reference for the location of this milonga. A statue named "Centenario", meaning "centennial", marks this central point as well. Viejo Correo means the "old post office". It was converted into a milonga in 1992, where tango has been played nightly since that time. Elisa Fardella organizes the one afternoon milonga of Viejo Correo on Fridays 3:00 to 9:00.
Friday the 14th
New Milonga - La Milonga de los Viernes (Friday Milonga)
Tonight was the opening of a new Friday milonga in San Telmo. Organized by Oscar Hictor, the milonga is held in the lovely Dandi building which has a beautiful wood floor and many tango decorations giving it atmosphere and style. The turnout was great for the first night. Jorge Dispari and La Turca Marma del Carmen danced exhibition.
Saturday, the 15th
La Viruta/La Estrella
Known by both names, this milonga is popular with all age groups, but especially the younger dancers. This age group is most noticeably represented here. As well, some of the better and more experienced dancers of Buenos Aires show up here to take part in the energy of this milonga. Dancers such as Gavito, Corina and Julio, Ernesto Balmaceda and Stella Baez, Dany Garcia, Ricardo Maceiras, and many others. These are some of whom we saw this night. A tanda of folkdance, salsa, rock are always included in the evening. They do not always follow the traditional 3 or 4 thematic set of tangos. At La Viruta a tanda may run perhaps up to six or more tangos and possibly change orchestras in the middle of the tandem. Performing tonight was Lucila and Roberto Reis.
Pre March V Festival Buenos Aires Tango
Although the official dates of this annual tango festival are March 1 9 today began a two-week long succession of nightly free classes held at several milongas throughout the city.
Monday the 17th
Parakultural Canning
A big crowd turned out for Monday s Canning milonga. The orchestra was Las Muqecas and Sandra Ballesteros sang. Always on Mondays Juan Josi Hermida provides exceptional live keyboard cortinas. He is fabulous and can play any style - well. It is a pleasure to hear him.
Tuesday the 18th
Porteqo y Bailarmn
Organizers Carlos Stassi and Josi Garsfalo are always careful to provide entertainment at this milonga. At times dancers, vocalists or instrumental. Tonight vocalist Ana Caruso sang for us. You can also catch milongas on Sunday and Mondays in Porteqo y Bailarmn. Damian Boggio is DJ.
Wednesday the 19th
Glorias Porteqas - 1930 s Tango Radio Show
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires had the pleasure to invite Tango Friends to see the show "Glorias Porteqas" in the San Martin Theater. It is a light-hearted presentation of a 1930 s tango radio broadcast set in a rural Argentine province. The individuals of the group of female vocalist, two guitarists, a bandaneon player and an announcer are attempting to "make it big" in the sophisticated tango entertainment scene, which has a lot of competition. For the show they present their efforts in a slightly haphazard and disorganized manner which comes off as comical, light and witty. Announcer Rafael Solano is very serious about his "corny stories and poetry", and therein lies the humor. The very talented Brian Chambouleyron and Carlos Viggiano play guitar and sing, accompanied by Silvio Cattaneo on bandaneon and the vocals of Soledad Villamil. Her show name is Clarita (which means bright, clear). Her voice is just that and we enjoyed hearing her renditions of tangos of love and sentiment from those times. The group
is very talented and received a long ovation and requests for encore. The show has been presented for three years and the house was full.
Thursday the 20th
Ronda
This very popular and lively musical show is circus, dance, and theater. The music is of the Rio de la Plata tango, murga, candombe and mambo all in one fantastic mixture of dance and acrobatics. The show originated in Spain last year and has already appeared in many festivals including Spain, Mixico, Brasil, and now Buenos Aires. It is only one of the city of Buenos Aires annual summer cultural presentations. The city sponsors a multitude of summer events located in cultural centers throughout Buenos Aires. Many activities are either free or at very affordable prices. Ronda ran during January and February in the Cultural Center of General San Martin near Plaza Congreso.
Friday the 21th
Orquestas de Mi Ciudad
Tonight was the second evening for the new milonga (Orchestras of My City) in Salon Dandi in San Telmo. Oscar Hictor organizes the milonga. Tonight s milonga paid homage to Osvaldo Pugliese. Geraldine Rojas and Javier Rodrmguez danced for us.
Saturday the 22th
Estancia
Our Tango Friends wanted to experience a little of the Buenos Aires countryside and to take a break from the city for the afternoon. We visited an "estancia" (ranch), which allows visitors to experience Argentine culture in a very relaxed setting of open space, green pastures, and tranquility. We enjoyed many well-prepared typical foods. We had the opportunity to not only watch folk dance but we were invited join in and to take a lesson. We learned horsemanship from the Guacho s point of view and were invited to ride as well. It is interesting to experience so many local customs all in one setting and we were glad that we could help our Tango Friends with translation.
Sunday the 23th
Milonga Solidaria de Carnaval
Tango, Salsa, and Murga! A special benefit for the Foundation of Father Mario Pantaleo was held this weekend for the entrance fee of one food item. Tango Partners in Buenos Aires attended Sunday evening which featured the orchestras "Fernandez Fierro" with singer Walter Laborde and Orchestra "Los Cosos del al Lao" with vocalist Javier Dommnguez, as well as dance performances. This pre-carnival dance with costume contests and prizes of trips to Iguazz Falls was held in the Palais de Glace near the Recoleta on Saturday and Sunday.
In the early 1900 s tango was presented in the Carnival and later started appearing in sport clubs. Also around 1915 marked the appearance of the Murga bands which were very unsophisticated and created as a stark contrast to the typical large symphonic orchestras of the day. Each neighborhood had its own band that consisted of bass drums, a few percussion instruments and whistles. A particular style of dance is performed mostly by young people with the murga band and continues to be popular today.
Sunday the 23rd
Porteqo y Bailarmn
Sunday is also popular for this milonga. Many people come by after the earlier milonga at El Beso. Tonight Ezequiel Paludi and Sabrina Masso performed.
Wednesday the 26th
La Nacional
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires recommended the milonga La Nacional to our joined Tango Friends from USA (New Orleans and Portland), Bulgaria, Germany and Paris.
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Coming Events in Buenos Aires
Confiterma Ideal
Good news for those of us who love to visit and dance in the historical Confiteria Ideal. It will receive funds for renovation of the deteriorated roof, stain glass ceilings, bronzes, marble and marble floors. The decadent Ideal is worthy of this attention for the value of it s antiquated elegance. Built in 1912, it is a symbol of the golden age of Buenos Aires and all who visit feel a very special energy here. It has been a favorite meeting-place over the years for many special occasions, with interests changing over the years and now tango every day upstairs. Another program to draw interest to the historical bars and cafes of Buenos Aires offers artistic programs through the end of the year on Fridays in folklore, tango, jazz and blues in the Cafes La Giralda, Cafi Tortoni, Los 36 Billares, La Biela and Britanico.
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March V FESTIVAL BUENOS AIRES TANGO
Tango was CELEBRATED for nine days in Buenos Aires. It was celebrated in the theaters, the milongas and cultural centers, in the streets and in the hearts of thousands who live here and visited here from around the world. The organization of this year s annual festival, sponsored by the City of Buenos Aires, was much more extensive than last years, endeavoring to include all cultural activities that have been influenced by tango. These activities included: dozens of orchestras and musicians, both in the traditional style as well as many new and experimenting talents; professors and teachers from all schools, as well as instruction from seasoned milongueros; dance performances; art; photography; and literature. Groups such as Ultratango, with electronic tango; Omar Mollo, who comes from a hard rock background; and Daniel Melingo among others will present tango from a non-traditional artistic viewpoint. As well, artists will present tango combined with a "classic" sound in the Museo Isaac Fernandez Blanco, an e
legant museum in a colonial setting. Milongas, milongas, milongas! And for those interested in testing their skills and understanding of the dance, an international competition was held in both stage and salon dancing. Everybody was out to share tango and express how it has touched their lives. In all 30 different stages were used to put on 75 free concerts and classes every day offered several choices of all the best in tango including presentations, shows, concerts, classes and milongas. There was something for everyone and there was so much that it was impossible for any one person to take it all in.
Tango Partners in Buenos Aires made our best effort to enjoy as much as possible! Except for outdoor events it was necessary to appear by 10:00 a.m. to secure tickets. We were glad to help our visiting Tango Friends locate events and entrance tickets!
Below are a few of the highlights:
Saturday 1st
Festival Opening in Palermo Park
The grand opening of the V Buenos Aires Tango Festival was held outdoors in Palermo Park. As fireworks accompanied the playing of "Mi Buenos Aires Querido" we could feel the goose bumps of exhilaration and emotion. Tonight was also very special because the orchestra Sexteto Mayor, which this year marks 30 years of sharing tango with Argentina and the rest of the world, was the featured orchestra. They are loved around the world. Tonight s opening paid special recognition and celebration of them. Bandaneonist Josi Libertella and co-director of Sexteto Mayor said that it was an honor for him to be selected as one of the six "padrinos" of this year s festival, whose purpose it is to promote and assist in the festival s success. His orchestra performed with invited guests, Razl Lavii and Marma Graqa and the dance group Tango Pasisn during the opening. Interestingly other invited guests included several young performers from around the world in bandoneon and violin. One of the invited violinists was our friend Chr
istine Brebes originally of Kansas City, USA and now in Buenos Aires. Her great talent made it no accident that she was invited for this very special performance and evening.
Libertella also said that to participate in the festival was a way for him to give back to tango some of what tango gave to him. "Because tango is something that is within." He says tango is what moves him as a musician. "Behind the music is a force of a country. The tango is part of our identity and through these festivals we reinforce it and promote it in all of the world." He feels that the festival helps to export the culture of Argentina and says "Argentina is tango and the tango is the music that is married to life, love and passion."
Learning to Dance to what is Being Played
Our Tango Friends wanted to spend some time with Milena Plebs and her new partner Ezequiel Farfaro. We were able to get tickets for their special class on how to dance to the music that is being played, which was actually the first class offered during the official dates of the Festival. During the class time we worked together on style of dance that flows with DiSarli and later contrasted by using the same steps but in a rhythm that works better with the orchestra D Arienzo. Milena and Ezequiel demonstrated basic movements to show the contrasts between what each musical style is calling for in dance. Then we practiced for ourselves. The class and the material presented were very effective and we learned a lot. We especially enjoyed spending some time with this couple and getting to know them.
After the class we stayed for the milonga with the Jorge Dragone orchestra.
Each night a different major orchestral style was featured with a clinic/class to study and practice dance style for that orchestra. Each class concluded with a milonga featuring a live orchestra.
Sunday the 2nd
Teatro Regio Daniel Binelli Quintet
Daniel began learning to play the bandaneon in 1955 at nine years of age. At 22 he joined the orchestra of Osvaldo Pugliese and played with him between 1968 and 1982. Later he played with Atilio Stampone, Astor Piazzolla, Martha Argerich, Milva, Paquito D Rivera and others. In the last several years he has spent his time performing in Europe, USA and Japan. For these reasons his appearance at the festival was very important and very special. Binelli said that during his years with Pugliese it was not common to play for dancers. (Dancers were moving to newer sounds.) Now with the renewed interest in tango and the dance, that has changed. He feels that during a crisis tango is played more. He is glad for the interest of the younger generation to master the traditional as well as for those expressing tango in more creative ways. He is impressed with the festival because it encourages and gives opportunity for many musicians to express their different styles.
Color Tango El Beso
If you didn t call ahead to reserve a table it was standing room only to hear the orchestra, Color Tango. This popular orchestra directed by Roberto Alvarez has been very busy meeting the public since its return to Buenos Aires in the last month with a schedule to play almost nightly during the festival. As well, Color Tango directed by Amilcar Tolosa played for milongas.
Monday the 3rd
Teatro Metropolitan Tango Emocisn with the Lisandro Adrsver Quintet
It was a first time performance in Argentina for this Mora Godoy Company. The group is made up of five couples, one of which stands out as the central performing couple. And the quintet is phenomenal. The show was presented for two nights and was extremely well received. They completed a tour in Finland, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland.
Orchestra Sans Souci
This very popular orchestra was featured at tonight s milonga after the class in Central Cultural San Martin. If you missed them this night it was possible to catch them again Wednesday night at the milonga in El Arranque.
Tuesday the 4th
Teatro Metropolitan Juanjo Dominguez and Julio Pane
It is always outstanding to hear the Juanjo Dommnquez Cuarteto, a quartet of guitars. Also the Julio Pane Trmo played. This year as last year Juanjo performed on guitar with Julio on bandanesn as a duo. It is an exciting opportunity to hear theses groups perform together. They also have recorded CDs together.
Porteqo and Bailarmn
After the concert we relaxed, danced, and enjoyed performances with our visiting Tango Friends at the milonga with two wood dance floors!
Wednesday the 5th
Teatro Metropolitan TangoVma and new masters of Tango
This was an exciting concert because we had the opportunity to hear five new tango orchestras. ALL excellent! A veteran tango maestro, such as Emilio Balcarce, the 85-year-old director of the School of Tango Orchestra, presented each new orchestra. (Emilio is admired for his dedication toward the promotion of the continuation of quality tango through his efforts in the School of Tango.) We heard Nicolas Ledesma Cuarteto, Ramiro Gallo Quinteto, Vale Tango and Carlos Corrales Trmo. Making its debut was the TangoVma orchestra conducted by Nicolas Ledesma, Ramiro Gallo, Andris Linetzky and Carlos Corrales. TangoVma will make its Paris debut in June. And yes, these four energetic talents all work as well in smaller orchestras. They are part of the new generation that is taking up tango insuring us of a continuation of great live orchestras.
Thursday the 6th
Final of the Stage Tango Competition
In total 300 couples representing 25 countries appeared in the world tango competition of the festival either in stage or salon categories. Winners tonight in Stage Tango competition was the young couple Gisela Galeassi and Gaspar Godoy from the province of Cordoba, Argentina. They later performed in the Salon Tango finals as well. Juanjo Dommnguez, Julio Pane, and Orquesta TangoVma Buenos Aires performed. Dancers were Gustavo Naveira and Gisele Anne, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa. Lida Borda sang.
Niqo Bien
Tonight we caught the performance of Adrian and Alejandra. They were fabulous, energetic and athletic, with many original ideas in their dance. We enjoyed the milonga with our Tango Friends from Paris and Switzerland.
Friday the 7th
Nistor Marconi at Teatro Colsn
Marconi, who conducts for the Juan De Dios Filiberto Tango Orchestra, presented the first performance of his work for bandonesn and orchestra. Marconi is a fan of Astor Piazzolla and a master at bandonesn. It is a pleasure to watch him conduct and to hear him play.
Saturday the 8th
Teatro Metropolitan Danza Maligna
Fabman Luca presented the debut of his new show, Danza Maligna. Dancers are "Pupy" and Vanina Bilous, Dany Garcia and Elina Roldan, Masci and Susana Rojo, and Jorge Manganelli and Silvana Grill - all veteran dancers and teachers. The orchestra is Vala Tango. The show, which is about an hour in length, is set in a milonga and includes some comic scenes as well. They will present Danza Maligna in Paris in June.
Grand Milonga
The stage for the Grand Milonga at the corner of Corrientes and Parana and the dancing filled the streets for two blocks. It featured three orchestras Ernesto Franco, Color Tango and one of our personal favorites El Arranque. Lidia Borda sang and dancers were Gavito, Gachi and Sergio, Gloria and Eduardo. The dancing started around 8 p.m. and was still going at 2:00 a.m.
Sunday the 9th
Festival Closing Night
The line-up of orchestras for the night was phenomenal. Orquesta Tipica Los Reyes del Tango, Beba Pugliese and her orchestra, the School of Tango Orchestra conducted by Emilio Balcarce, and the Sexteto Mayor. Dance performances were by Marma and Carlos Rivarola and his dance group, Ezequiel and Sabrina, Milena Plebs and Ezequiel Farfaro, and the winners of the festival s Stage Tango Competition. The finalists for the Salon Tango Competition danced their final performances for judging and the winners were announced. First runners up were the German couple Enrique y Judith.
Torcuato Tasso
After the festival finale we went over the milonga at Torcuato Tasso to relax, eat barbecue and dance. We went with our Tango Friends from Paris, Buenos Aires and were joined by friends from Sweden, Bulgaria as well. There was a nice crowd for the milonga. Friday and Saturday nights at Tasso have performances of great Buenos Aires musicians
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