QuinTango's musicians are top-notch classically-trained instrumentalists whose distinctive "contemporary chamber tango" style blends intimacy and bravado with passion and precision. Equally at home on concert stages or in classrooms, QuinTango reimagines tango classics, shares their deeply personal originals, and treats audiences to tango-inflected versions of familiar ballads. From the White House to Buenos Aires, from festivals in Europe to classrooms in Appalachia, QuinTango's music and personal narratives make lasting connections with every performance. They work with local communities wherever they perform, collaborating with schools, libraries, half-way houses, community centers, hospitals, and art galleries. QuinTango has partnered with Mayan villages in Guatemala and Mexico, string orchestras in Costa Rica and France, as well as professional symphony musicians and high school students in Campeche, Mexico. These adventurous chamber musicians bridge cultures and dismantle stereotypes with their music, stories, and multigenerational, multi-cultural presence. Powered by passion, they are connecting the world one tango at a time.
COMMENTS FROM PRESS, PRESENTERS, AND AUDIENCE:
"Tonight you conquered Buenos Aires!” -Ambassador Lino Gutiérrez, U.S. Ambassador to Argentina
“QuinTango gave the best concert we ever had here.” - Ambassador Luis Carlos Villegas, Colombian Ambassador to the USA.
“For haunting melody, rhythm that makes every part of your anatomy move, and a feeling of warmth and enthusiasm, QuinTango is downright wonderful." -Robert Jones, Spoleto Critic, The Post and Courier
“One of Washington's finest instrumental ensembles...”-Eric Brace, The Washington POST
“Most astounding concert I’ve heard in years. I was bomberd out! An extraordinary experience,” Scott Simonds, audience member in Ann Arbor.
Experience QuinTango: Hear the heartbeat of classical Argentinian tango channeled by a quartet of top-notch chamber musicians and their crackerjack bandoneon player. This is tango like you’ve never imagined it: classical chops, jazz harmonies, and intimate arrangements written for the group by outstanding composers in Buenos Aires. ‘Chamber tango’ is the result of this musical alchemy, a middle ground that draws in lovers of both classical and non-classical music to experience the fullness of life—the stories, the culture, and the exhilaration of tango.
Over its 20-year history, QuinTango’s command performances have ranged from the White House to memorable concerts in 23 states, at venues ranging from Stanford University and Lincoln Center Plaza, to the Kennedy Center and Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston. They’ve performed at international festivals in Costa Rica and the Amalfi Coast—and toured in France, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina and Uruguay.
QuinTango not only captivates audiences with their artistry, they invite you in as one of the family, immersing listeners in the world of tango. Each tango has its own special message, introduced with surprising narratives so you can explore everything from the grief of losing a father, to the thrill of deep-sea fishing, and the poignancy of a young poet’s fate. In this music, born in the streets and made respectable in sophisticated salons, we hear the full human journey: romance, loss, heartache, and deep joy embedded in haunting melodies.
With four community programs to actively engage young listeners, community is at the heart of QuinTango’s mission. StringTango, Tango/Soccer, Tango without Borders, and Mad Hot Tango have made impact in four states with funding from organizations such as Heartland, the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation, and Chamber Music America.
Because it’s not just about the music. With QuinTango it’s about life: the life that we are all invited to share to the fullest.
We asked our audience for feedback about their first QuinTango experience. Here’s what they said surprised them . . .
“How quickly and totally I was drawn into the style and excitement of the music.”
“I never expected to be so enthralled.”
“I found it difficult to contain my impulse to get up and dance.”
“QuinTango makes it personal. We feel part of the experience.”
COMMENTS FROM PRESS, PRESENTERS, AND AUDIENCE:
"Tonight you conquered Buenos Aires!” -Ambassador Lino Gutiérrez, U.S. Ambassador to Argentina
“QuinTango gave the best concert we ever had here.” - Ambassador Luis Carlos Villegas, Colombian Ambassador to the USA.
“For haunting melody, rhythm that makes every part of your anatomy move, and a feeling of warmth and enthusiasm, QuinTango is downright wonderful." -Robert Jones, Spoleto Critic, The Post and Courier
“One of Washington's finest instrumental ensembles...”-Eric Brace, The Washington POST
“Most astounding concert I’ve heard in years. I was bomberd out! An extraordinary experience,” Scott Simonds, audience member in Ann Arbor.
Experience QuinTango: Hear the heartbeat of classical Argentinian tango channeled by a quartet of top-notch chamber musicians and their crackerjack bandoneon player. This is tango like you’ve never imagined it: classical chops, jazz harmonies, and intimate arrangements written for the group by outstanding composers in Buenos Aires. ‘Chamber tango’ is the result of this musical alchemy, a middle ground that draws in lovers of both classical and non-classical music to experience the fullness of life—the stories, the culture, and the exhilaration of tango.
Over its 20-year history, QuinTango’s command performances have ranged from the White House to memorable concerts in 23 states, at venues ranging from Stanford University and Lincoln Center Plaza, to the Kennedy Center and Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston. They’ve performed at international festivals in Costa Rica and the Amalfi Coast—and toured in France, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina and Uruguay.
QuinTango not only captivates audiences with their artistry, they invite you in as one of the family, immersing listeners in the world of tango. Each tango has its own special message, introduced with surprising narratives so you can explore everything from the grief of losing a father, to the thrill of deep-sea fishing, and the poignancy of a young poet’s fate. In this music, born in the streets and made respectable in sophisticated salons, we hear the full human journey: romance, loss, heartache, and deep joy embedded in haunting melodies.
With four community programs to actively engage young listeners, community is at the heart of QuinTango’s mission. StringTango, Tango/Soccer, Tango without Borders, and Mad Hot Tango have made impact in four states with funding from organizations such as Heartland, the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation, and Chamber Music America.
Because it’s not just about the music. With QuinTango it’s about life: the life that we are all invited to share to the fullest.
We asked our audience for feedback about their first QuinTango experience. Here’s what they said surprised them . . .
“How quickly and totally I was drawn into the style and excitement of the music.”
“I never expected to be so enthralled.”
“I found it difficult to contain my impulse to get up and dance.”
“QuinTango makes it personal. We feel part of the experience.”
QuinTango proudly partners with
|
|
|