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Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!
Young Concert Artists Unveils Spring 2025 Highlights In NYC And DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Young Concert Artists has revealed their Spring 2025 season highlights. See bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, violinist Oliver Neubauer and YCA's first guitar duo, Ziggy & Miles, at Kaufman Music Center, plus more.
Composers Concordance to Present PRISM in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes reunite at Steel Wig Music to perform compositions by Graciela Carriquí, Jai Jeffryes, Makia Matsumura, Lee McClure, Machiko Ozawa, Astor Piazzolla, Brian Tidwell and Gene Pritsker.
Tango World Champions Come to the Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Tango After Dark, led by international tango superstars and World Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, will play The Joyce Theater beginning next month.
Big Dance Season At Scottsdale Arts Includes Martha Graham Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

When it comes to dance performances, 2025 is going to be a big year at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. All performances will be held in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Madison Opera Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2:30pm in the Capitol Theater.  
Australian Guitar Quartet Performs BACH, BOSSA AND BEYOND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Andrew Blanch, Vladimir Gorbach and brothers Slava and Leonard Grigoryan have come together as the newly formed Australian Guitar Quartet. Learn more about their upcoming performances here!
Cuartetango to Premiere THE RITES OF LOVE at Chapel of the Good Shepherd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Suarez Paz Tango & PIAZZOLLA 100 celebrate the International Day of Tango with the world premiere of The Rites of Love at the acoustically superior historic Chapel of the Good Shepherd on Roosevelt Island.
Technopolis To Present December Flute & Piano Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Technopolis 20 will present a flute and piano concert featuring Virginie Bove, sub-principal flautist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Nicolas Collinet.
Piazzolla's Tango Opera, MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES, Will be Restaged at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 14, 2024

After the successful season held in 2021, Astor Piazzola’s tango-opera María de Buenos Aires returns to Theatro Municipal, presenting live cinema, mixing images and uniting different artistic languages with the atmosphere of Porto and Brazil. The show will have eight performances between November 21st and 29th.
A Fresh Take on Ballet: The True Icons Gala
by Felicitas de la Fare - Nov 8, 2024

The International American Ballet had a successful and sold-out performance of “True Icons Gala” on Saturday, October 19th, at the cozy 14th Street Y Theater in Manhattan. This event offered a refreshing mix of classical ballet and tango, highlighting the company’s diverse talents.
San José Chamber Orchestra to Present A TRIP TO THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

The San José Chamber Orchestra announced a performance titled A TRIP TO THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE on November 17, featuring music inspired by regions below the equator.
Cherry Street Music Will Perform CLASSICAL WITH A TWIST - WEST NEWTON POPS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Cherry Street Music will present Classical with a Twist- West Newton Pops, a variety pops program with rising stars and celebrated artists, on Sunday, November 17th at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA).   
Pasadena Chorale Will Perform Benefit Concert Featuring Celebrated Pianists Jeffrey Kahane and Tali Tadmor
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The Pasadena Chorale has announced Twenty Fingers, a benefit concert featuring celebrated pianists Jeffrey Kahane and Tali Tadmor. The concert will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at San Marino Community Church.
Ballet Kelowna Pays Tribute To Retiring Dancer Desiree Bortolussi In ODE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024

Ballet Kelowna will open its 2024/25 season with Ode, in celebration of long-time company artist Desiree Bortolussi, at the Kelowna Community Theatre, November 8 + 9, 2024, at 7:30pm.
North/South Consonance, Inc to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

North/South Consonance, Inc celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert, featuring Latin American art songs performed by Latinx vocalists and pianist Max Lifchitz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Orchestra Of St. Luke's Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2024-25
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.
El Inbal Invita A Celebrar El 125 Aniversario Del Pintor Oaxaqueño Rufino Tamayo
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

En conmemoración por el 125 aniversario del natalicio de Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991), la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) brindan una serie de exposiciones, conferencias y actividades especiales que celebran la vida y obra del renombrado artista en recintos que integran la Red de Museos.
Parlando Unveils 2024-25 Season Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024

Parlando, a New York City chamber orchestra, revealed its 2024-25 season featuring thematic concerts blending new, underrepresented, and standard repertoire. Performances will take place at Merkin Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Astor Piazzolla written?

Astor Piazzolla has written 2 shows including Dangerous Games (Composer), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer).

What awards has Astor Piazzolla been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dangerous Games.

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