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Zero Hour - The World of Astor Piazzolla

Music At The Mission

October 20, 2007

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The spirit of crossing borders followed Astor Piazzolla throughout his whole life, and he created a synthesis between the traditional danced tango of Argentina and influences from classical music and jazz in his compositions, his so-called "Tango Nuevo". Come join us in an exploration of how the classical world came into Piazzolla's own, and the incredible influence his music had on composers as far flung as Russia and Georgia. The artists performing on this program will include prominent Bay Area Tango Bandoneonista, Seth Asarnow and versatile San Francisco Guitarist, John Imholz. They will be joined by San Antonio Symphony Associate Concertmaster, Ertan Torgul, Symphony Silicon Valley Principal Bassist, Bill Everett, and Pianist, Aileen Chanco. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7pm. Concert is to be followed by a Milonga (Tango Dance Party) co-hosted by the Bay Area Tango Society. A tango dance presentation, appetizers, and drinks included!

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  October 20, 2007

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  Pre-Concert talk: 7pm
  Concert: 7:30pm

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  Mission San Jose

  43300 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539

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  • Event Name: Zero Hour - The World of Astor Piazzolla
    "Argentine Tango experience captivates the South Bay"
    Review posted by: Steve Y from San Jose, CA, Nov 29, 2007
    

    WOW! What a way to kick start the new 2007-2008 season for Music@Market/ Music at the Mission, the tandem chamber music concert series in the South Bay. With the debut of �Zero Hour� The World of... Expand

    WOW! What a way to kick start the new 2007-2008 season for Music@Market/ Music at the Mission, the tandem chamber music concert series in the South Bay. With the debut of �Zero Hour� The World of Astor Piazzolla, the halls of the San Jose Museum of Art were punctuated with the rhythm of Argentinian Tango. The formidable cast of world-class musicians included Seth Asarnow on bandoneon (the instrument of Astor Piazolla), versatile San Francisco guitarist, John Imholz, San Antonio Symphony Associate Concertmaster, Ertan Torgul, Symphony Silicon Valley Principal Bassist, Bill Everett, and our very own, Aileen Chanco on piano. Their timing was impeccable as each musician wove intricate rhythms into a powerful tapestry of tempos, melodies and emotions. With two rounds of standing ovation from the full house, it was clear, Tango has arrived, and so has this fledgling new music series. Collapse