MARIANO BARREIRO TANGO TRÍO Latin American Romanticism - Tango Composers of

Internationally acclaimed ensemble Mariano Barreiro Tango Trío presents the music of and tango composers of Buenos Aires.

Tango is a late manifestation of Latin American Romanticism, a profound compositional and cultural style respected by composers and music historians around the world. From its beginning in the early 20th century Buenos Aires, to the genre-breaking mid-century compositions of Astor Piazzolla, tango developed as a truly individual musical style. Sensual, erruptive, even reckless, the music was defined by legendary composers like Piazzolla, , and Anibal Troilo, creating an advanced and nuanced expression that made waves around the world.

"Pianist Mariano Barreiro dazzles with his interpretations full of passion and energy" Pagina12,

"Barreiro and his trio belong to the new scene of virtuoso musicians of Tango de Buenos Aires" FM Radio Tango, Buenos Aires

“High-level improvisation and tango interpretation…" 'Radio FM 2x4, Ayer hoy era mañana

Mariano Barreiro Tango Trío presents virtuosic and vibrant tango concerts for chamber music series, jazz venues, music festivals, and university masterclass.

~ 2020-2021 BOOKING NORTH AMERICA/EUROPE ~

BOOKING CONTACT: Mariano Barreiro [email protected] / (562) 324-3840

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BIOS

Argentine Pianist Mariano Barreiro is one of the foremost new generation tango pianists in tango today. Having performed and recorded with some of the best tango musicians in the world, including Horacio Romo (), Pablo Agri (Piazzolla), Horacio Cabarcos (Anibal Troilo), Juan Villarreal (El Arranque) , and more. His ensembles have been recognized in the United States and Europe on international tours, and have been the featured orchestra for the ATUSA Tango World Championships in San Francisco and the Red Carpet Tango Festival in Las Vegas. Mariano has performed concerts for tango festivals around the world, including highlights at the International Tango Festival of Tallinn Finland, Festival of the Five Continents in Switzerland, Tangopostale Festival in , and many other in Argentina.

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Bandoneonist and leader of the acclaimed bay area sextet Redwood Tango Ensemble, Charles Gorczynski is a tango composer and arranger recognized by his Argentine colleagues as one of the best bandoneonists in the United States. His works have recently premiered with Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival in Portland and Intermusic SF, where he was twice awarded the MGP grant commissioning new works in the genre. Gorczynski has toured for milongas and concerts in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Rome, Pisa, and worked as touring bandoneonist for Alejandro Ziegler Quartet, Tango BC Trio, San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and California Symphony, and his 2018 album Prizefighter was noted “Best of 2018” from Bandcamp Weekly.

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Ishtar Hernandez is an award-winning tango violinist based in San Francisco, a fundamental member of both Mariano Barreiro Tango Trio and of Redwood Tango Ensemble. A rising talent in the west coast tango scene, Hernandez has been lauded for his clear technique, warm tone, and inventive phrasing. Hernandez has studied with iconic tango violinist Ramiro Gallo (founding member of El Arranque), and has toured internationally with the traditional tango ensemble Alejandro Ziegler Quartet. From a strong classical history where he has won concerto competitions and numerous awards, Hernandez has distinguished himself as a singular violinist, and has since performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Paquito D’Rivera, Fred Hersch, Ignacio Varchausky, and many others.

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QUICK FACT SHEET

Performers: Mariano Barreiro - Piano Charles Gorczynski - Bandoneón Ishtar Hernandez - Violin

Available for: Chamber Music Series Jazz Series / Club Dates Music Festivals and Tango Festivals Milongas

Programs: The Music of Astor Piazzolla - Tango Composers of Buenos Aires Milonguero Tango

Requirements: Varying, contact for specifications

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Audio Needs All specifications depend on details of the performance. Piano or Keyboard provided (unless local to San Francisco Bay Area) Two direct inputs for AT-350 Mics on Bandoneon (band provided) One direct input for DPA Mic on Violin (band provided) Three independent monitors

All requirements are flexible, contact for details. CONTACT / BOOKING Mariano Barriero [email protected] / (562) 324-3840

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2020 SAMPLE PROGRAM Contact directly for specific programs

Primavera Porteña - Astor Piazzolla

Verano Porteño - Astor Piazzolla

Otoño Porteño - Astor Piazzolla

Invierno Porteño - Astor Piazzolla

La muerte del Angel - Astor Piazzolla

Escualo - Astor Piazzolla

Adios Nonino - Astor Piazzolla

Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

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Vida mia -

A - Osvaldo Pugliese

Melancólico - Julián Plaza

Redención -

Romance de barrio - Anibal Troilo

Che Buenos Aires - Raul Garrello

La Beba / La Yumba / Gallo Ciego - Osvaldo Pugliese

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