Dear Friends,
QuinTango is appearing in concert on Sunday afternoon, 17
April, at 2:30 pm at Baltimores Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, perhaps the most
distinctive of Baltimore's historic homes. The mansion, now known as The
Engineers Club (http://www.esb.org/), is at 11 W. Mt. Vernon Place,
Baltimore 21201. Presented by Concert Artists of Baltimore
(http://www.cabalto.org/concerts/mansionschedule.html) as part of the Music
in the Mansion Series, the concert will spotlight the Nuevo Tango of Astor
Piazzolla - Libertango, Oblivion, Fuga y Misterio, Triunfal, Soledad, and
Adios Nonino with our wonderful pianist Jeffery Watson performing the
to-die-for opening cadenza. We have three beautiful Carlos Gardel tangos
- el Dia Que Me Quieras, featuring our virtuoso cellist Jorge Espinoza;
Por una Cabeza, the memorable tango from Scent of a Woman; and Mi Buenos
Aires Querido. Well re-visit Buenos Aires Golden Age with Gallo Ciego,
Los Mareados and Taquito Militar. Its a program packed with a few
surprises and lots of QuinTango favorites. Tickets and further information
are available at (410) 625-3525. There is a group rate for 10 or more.
We know QuinTango concerts leave you all wanting more - more
music, a chance to dance, and a way to keep the tango vibes going. We
couldnt get you to Buenos Aires on 17 April (stay tuned for a way to join
us in September), but weve found the perfect après-concert venue -
Gardels, a restaurant and tango club at 29 S. Front Street, Baltimore (
http://www.gardels.com/events.asp). When you walk into this gorgeous
1840's style building, youll be getting one of the most fabulous tango
experiences this side of the Rio de la Plata. Bring your concert ticket
its worth 10% off the price of dinner. You can hang out, eat, drink,
dance, listen to the tango music (recorded), watch others dance, or learn
to dance. Theres an intermediate tango lesson at 5:00 with Ann Sophie &
Pablo ($10 for a lesson with these excellent teachers and dancers, but just
watching is free of charge) and a milonga at 6:00 (no charge). Or you can
just sit back and soak up the atmosphere while watching some of
Baltimore/Washingtons best tango dancers over dinner or a drink. Save us
a seat - were coming too!
For those of you interested in a pre-concert activity, the
Engineers Club offers a lovely brunch at 11:30 and 1:00 at the
Mansion. Seasoned series attendees know to arrive early, save their
seats and head for the buffet. Reservations through Concert Artists (410
625-3525).
So mark Sunday, April 17 as Tango Day on your calendar. The
opportunity to have brunch and hear a tango concert in the
nineteenth-century Golden Age glamour of Baltimores foremost historic
mansion and then go for tango dancing, drinks and dinner to Baltimores
hottest new supper club may not come again in this century. Call all
those friends who keep asking to be introduced to the world of tango, take
advantage of the group rate, and spend Sunday the 17th with us. This is our
last performance in this area this season - dont miss it!
See you in Baltimore,
Joan
P.S. Tango attire is encouraged and will be welcome at the brunch and/or
concert and Gardels; of course we love to see you no matter what you are
wearing!
Joan Singer, music director of QuinTango
812 W. Braddock Rd.
Alexandria VA 22302
fax/voice: 703-548-9148
[email protected]
http://www.quintango.com/
