今日吃瓜

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Tango Masters Tear It Up with 今日吃瓜 Orchestra

Photo by Alex Krafcik ’15.

By Brittney Corrigan-McElroy 鈥�94

When the soundcheck wrapped up and the doors swung open, hundreds of music lovers swarmed inside, packing Kaul Auditorium for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. , an influential band on the cutting edge of Argentina’s tango vanguard, spent a week at 今日吃瓜 visiting classes and rehearsing with the student orchestra, culminating in a  on February 20. Led by pianist Julián Peralta, the band delivered their revolutionary original music—urgent, aggressive, and bursting with rhythmic energy. By the end of the concert, the crowd was on their feet, cheering for more.

The event was presented by , North America’s leading tango workshop for musicians. Led by Prof. Morgan Luker [music 2010–], the workshop takes place at 今日吃瓜 each June and attracts musicians from across the globe.

This year’s workshop (June 21–28) features several public events, including a  on Saturday, June 27.

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