Symphonic Tango at Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Presented by Nuevo Tango Arts, “Symphonic Tango” is a collaboration between the North/South Consonance under the direction of conductor Max Lifchitz, PIAZZOLLA100 soloists with Artistic Director Leonardo Suarez-Paz, and Nuevo Tango Ballet, under the direction of Olga Suarez-Paz.

Experience the grandeur of tango through music, tango and contemporary dance and “superb,” “harmonically sophisticated"  compositions and arrangements by Leonardo Suarez-Paz - "an unlikely yet happy marriage of Prokofiev and tango nuevo" (GRAMOPHONE, UK), with which Leonardo pays homage to the legacy of mentor, Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine-born and New York raised composer who revolutionized tango.

The evening’s program will feature the N/S Consonance Chamber Orchestra performing works by Astor Piazzolla, Max Lifchitz and Leonardo Suarez-Paz, including his ‘Nuevos Aires,’ violin concerto with Rodolfo Zanetti as bandoneon concertante and Leo Grinhauz as violoncello concertante. Featured tango dancers: Leonardo & Olga Suarez-Paz. Nuevo Tango Ballet: Sofia Ameglio, Ashley Cassetta, Riley Haley, Heather Kroesche with director Olga Suarez-Paz and rehearsal assistant Isabelle Merlo will interpret the works by Astor Piazzolla.

The concert takes place at the acoustically superior Historic Chapel of the Good Shepherd (c. 1888) in New York City and ticketing is by donation. Doors open to public at 6:30 PM, seating is on a first come & first serve basis.  A private off-site post-concert reception will be held following the to benefit Nuevo Tango Arts and its 2026/27 season, which includes the 2nd New York Tango Festival, PIAZZOLLA100. Don’t miss ’Symphonic Tango’ and other upcoming Nuevo Tango Arts events in New York City and beyond.

CONCERT TIME: October 24th, 2025 at 7-8 PM (doors open to public at 6:30 PM)

LOCATION: Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 543 Main Street, NY NY 10044 (accessible by F, NYC Ferry, Tramway, cars & bikes)

TICKETS (By donation. Suggested donation $25)

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