Tangonero with Claudio Ortega – Sunday, September 8 at 4 pm

Tangonero

Yuri Kye, violin; Celeste Chiam, piano; Richard Duke, double bass; Alex Roitman, bandoneon

with Claudio Ortega, vocals

Tangonero is a San Francisco based ensemble dedicated to preserving the tradition of Argentine Tango. From the folk styling of Roberto Grela to the jazz infused grandeur of Astor Piazzolla, their arrangements cover the broad scope of tango history. Overflowing with intense passion, desire and sorrow, their performance captures the fire of the dance and the essence of a culture. Tangonero won the CMC Shenson Award, performed at festivals and shared stage with Grammy Artists. They are training and performing with internationally acclaimed tango musicians. Tangonero released two tango albums, and are actively working in both dance and concert scene. For this concert, they will present a diverse program of tango music — both traditional and modern arrangements — expressing the essence of tango in various styles. For more information please visit http://tangonero.com