Astor Piazzolla News

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Russian Renaissance, the quartet that has been taking the chamber music world by storm with its highly dexterous and colorful arrangements of classical, jazz, tango and American folk music, all deftly performed on traditional Russian folk instruments, March 7, 7:30 p.m. and March 8, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. The quartet's program spans several centuries and much of the globe with music by Bach and Tchaikovsky, French accordionist Richard Galliano, legendary tango composer Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian guitarist-pianist Egberto Gismonti, America's Béla Fleck, and others.

Violinist Ronald Lantz and pianist Laura Kargul will celebrate Valentine's Day with a concert entitled 'To the Distant Beloved' on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Avenue in Portland. As part of the Portland String Quartet Society's annual series, this event marks the eighth time the Lantz/Kargul Duo has celebrated the holiday of romance with a concert.

Prepare to be wowed by the variety and talent of students and faculty at Kennesaw State University's School of Music as they present the Collage Concert on Saturday, February 15. Led by Interim Director Leslie J. Blackwell, the School of Music will present the signature production for the 14th year in a row to raise funds for student scholarships.

This mix of Dallas's finest with New York legends makes for a stunning evening that should remind the city of just how lucky it is to have a world-class orchestra in the center of the arts district.

Nicholas Phan's January engagements showcase his passion for art song, his love of collaborative work, and his extraordinary gift for musical curation. On January 13-24, with the support of an outstanding roster of fellow singers and instrumentalists, the tenor co-curates and headlines 'Emerging Voices: Art Song & Social Connection' at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning composer/pianist/educator Arturo O'Farrill and the non-profit The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) continue their 18th Anniversary live performance season with Jazz Across The Americas: Argentina -- A Tribute To Lalo Schifrin at Symphony Space on Friday, January 17 & Saturday, January 18, 2020. 

November 22, 2019 Astonishing in their choice of repertoire, their innovative choreography, their elaborate and colorfully creative costuming and their commanding performance of the choreography. Don't let this first photo confuse you. This Company is so many things, and the picture represents but one facet of their dance works ~ I just had to use it for the beauty and uniqueness of it. The evening commenced with a sextet of pieces that were entitled The Heritage of the Great Steppe, following the history and traditions of the Kazakhstan people. Beautifully executed and visually stunning, each one was unique.

Passion, precision, spellbinding virtuosity: international violin soloist Joshua Bell is quite simply one of the world's most accomplished, revered musicians.

Awarded the Moliére Award for her performance as Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret' in Paris, Ute Lemper decided to write a postcard to legendary Hollywod icon Marlene Dietrich, who was also living in the French capital, to apologise for all the media attention that had hailed Ute as a new star and compared the youngster to the legendary icon.

On Sunday, November 10th, classical guitar virtuoso, Tali Roth will give a master class at 2pm followed by a performance at 8pm at the MAC (Milford Arts Council), 40 Railroad Avenue South in downtown Milford, CT.

Marimba and cello form a vibrant and compelling a?" if unconventional a?" duo in the hands of Stick&Bow, comprised of Canadian marimba player Krystina Marcoux and Argentinian cellist Juan Sebastian Delgado.

Pan American Musical Art Research (PAMAR), founded in 1984 by Uruguayan-born pianist Polly Ferman, Artistic Director of PAMAR, presents the 14th Annual Latin American Cultural Week (LACW), November 9 through 19, 2019.

The Kennedy Center announces the November calendar of events for Millennium Stage, its free daily performance series featuring art and artists representing countless artistic styles.  The Kennedy Center continues its annual tradition of Thanksgiving swing dance with jitterbug and Lindy Hop expert dancers Gottaswing (November 28). 

After a successful first year, ARTE Opera embarks on its second season in October 2019. In cooperation with its partners, ARTE will be presenting outstanding productions from some of the best-known stages in Europe.

Etra Fine Art is pleased to announce its Art Basel Miami/Miami Art Week exhibition, Ciudades. This multimedia exhibition will be made up of paintings, music, an installation, sculptures, photography, videos, poetry and essays. Etra Fine Art will hold an Opening Reception for Ciudades from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019 and have special hours during Art Basel. Etra Fine Art, 6942 NE 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33138, www.etrafineart.com, info@etrafineart.com, 917.370.2907.

Kazakhstan's ASTANA BALLET is to make its UK debut with three performances at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, on September 12th, 13th, and 14th.

Sphinx Virtuosi, one of the country's most dynamic chamber ensembles, comprised of eighteen top Black and Latinx classical soloists from across the country, returns to Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. As part of The Sphinx Organization—a Detroit-based national organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts—the self-conducted collective presents For Justice and Peace, a performance exploring the role both artists and citizens can play in propelling peace and positivity.

El Coro de Madrigalistas de Bellas Artes continúa su recorrido por el repertorio latinoamericano de todos los tiempos, mediante el ciclo La hispanidad, como parte de un proyecto que recurre a la música más apreciada de países iberoamericanos. El sábado 31 de agosto a las 19:00 horas en el Teatro del Bicentenario de León, Guanajuato, la agrupación coral que dirige Carlos Aransay ofrecerá un concierto especial con música de los más connotados compositores argentinos del siglo XX, desde música sacra hasta el tango clásico y contemporáneo.

Accent DanceNYC,an education and performance initiative that champions learning and communication through dance, presents Project Connect: Dances to Unifyon August 17 as part of the New York City Department of Transportation's Summer Street's Dance Festival. A program that represents versatility in movement and diversity at its core, the multi-cultural ensemble will present seven works, three of which will make their premiere to an all-ages New York audience.