Tango Festival and Championships

The Buenos Aires public progressively selects and accumulates -with no additional stimulus- images of the successive tango events that this city has been hosting over the last years. There exists a need, however, to view memories (or imagination) from a different perspective. The Carlos Furman photography exhibit, at El Dorrego, will enable the rediscovery of circumstances, moments and emotions lived throughout the various Tango Festivals as well as the World and Metropolitan Championships. Featuring 50 pieces in a sort of graphical tango interview, reflecting what took place on stage, behind the stage, and in front of the stage.

Orquesta Escuela Illustrated

Founded in 2000, the Orquesta Escuela de Tango was rapidly consolidated as a bridge into knowledge. Conducted by violinist-composer Emilio Balcarce, the Orquesta trains young musicians, who bring out the magic in the orchestral experience thanks to their direct bond with the great masters. Leonardo García’s photo exhibit, mounted at El Dorrego, will capture the charm produced by that union of different generations brought together by the same passion, Tango.

BUENOS AIRES MUSEUMS
in the VIII Festival Buenos Aires Tango

Carlos Gardel, Compositor
Place: Museo Casa Carlos Gardel
Days: closing day Saturday, March 11
Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11am. to 6pm. / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10am. to 7pm.

Featuring original music scores, records, photographs, receipts, postcards, and other items connected to one of the most outstanding works of the Rio de la Plata traditional music scene.

-¡Luz, Cámara, Tango!
Place: Centro de Museos de Buenos Aires
Days: from Saturday, January 14 to Friday, March 5
Time: Tuesdays to Fridays 2pm. to 6pm. / Saturdays and Sundays 12pm. to 6pm.
Tickets: Tuesdays to Fridays admission free. Saturdays and Sundays $3 - residents $1

Featuring photographs and posters depicting tango orchestras and performers that were involved in Argentine film and video, from Tango -first talkie- to current productions.

Coordinated jointly with the Pablo C. Ducrós Hicken Film Museum.
With the cooperation of Baires Popular.

San Gardel: a photographic approach to a worshiped figure. Ritualism, sociability and self-portrayal.
A photographic-anthropological show by Sabrina Carlini
Place: Museo Casa Carlos Gardel
Days: closing day Saturday, March 11
Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11am. to 6pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10am. to 7pm.

Tango y Cine: Pasión de la Ciudad
Place: Torre Monumental (formerly Torre de los Ingleses, in front of Retiro Train Station)
Days: opening day Friday, February 24
Time: Thursdays to Sundays 12pm. to 7pm.
Admission free.

This photo exhibit displays the various stages of the film industry in relation to this city and its music. Dance scenes, singers and orchestras illustrate a relationship this city holds so dear.

Coordinated jointly with the Pablo C. Ducrós Hicken Film Museum.

Casa Carlos Gardel Museum Guided Tours
Day: Sunday, February 26
Time: 10am. to 7pm. (every 30 minutes)

Stage in front of the Casa Carlos Gardel Museum
Sunday, February 26

9.15pm.
La Milonga de Carlos Gardel
Featuring Orquesta Color Tango.

10pm. to 12pm.
Milonga on the Street
Dance

On February 26 the museum will remain open from 10am.
to 12 pm.

These activities are organized jointly with the Department of Decentralization and Citizen’s Participation, CGP N° 2 and the Academia Nacional de Tango

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