The critically acclaimed show "Tango First Century" comes to the Gallo Center for the Arts Friday May 15, and Saturday, May 16 (1000 I Street, Modesto) The show will be preceded by a free outdoor milonga on both nights in front of the theatre. Milonga starts at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
http://www.galloarts.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?id=655 Featuring a cast of 14 artists, the sensuality of tango comes alive as this troupe explores the evolution of this mesmerizing art form. Tango First Century highlights Paris in the roaring twenties, the unforgettable Carlos Gardel, the golden age of tango in the 1940s, and the contemporary tango of Astor Piazzolla. Romulo Larrea’s ensemble, formed in 1990, provides the backbone for this breathtaking production, performing a vast tango repertoire using an unorthodox combination of traditional tango trio (bandoneon, piano and double bass) and classical quartet (two violins, viola and cello).
