Quinteto Astor Piazzolla
Argentina
This quintet of outstanding musicians plays together to preserve and promote the artistic legacy of the late Astor Piazzolla, who revolutionised tango. This New Tango, is a lived-in mix of traditional tango, classical music, jazz, and even elements of popular styles such as Neapolitan song and klezmer. It can be lyrical, elegant – and course. Its performance demands not only instrumental virtuosity but also a certain attitude, fearlessness, and an undefinable quality in the playing that Piazzoloa called rona (grime) – the perfection of the imperfect. Quinteto Astor Piazzolla has earned international acclaim and awarded the Latin Grammy for Best Tango Album in 2019.
Mon
1:00pm
Foundation Stage