Enjoy a Night of Fire, Passion, Music, and Dance at Horizon Stage

Let yourself be swept away by the sizzling romance of the Tango on Friday, October 24

Spend a spicy evening with the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble as they explore the pulsating world of the tango. These exceptional ambassadors of this hugely popular dance genre will leave you breathless and wanting more. Three incredible musicians, two talented dancers, and a sensual vocalist, will please and satisfy you with their stunning show TANGO: A Passion of a Lifetime, at Horizon Stage, in Spruce Grove, on Friday, October 24.

 A partner dance that originated in the 1890s in South America, the tango is popular around the world both with ballroom dancers and audiences alike. The Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble has been performing together since 1990 and their concerts and recordings are recognized internationally. Headed by renowned bandoneon player, Romulo Larrea, the ensemble has developed a unique approach to the tango and become a benchmark for novices and aficionados alike.  Their musical interpretations and rich repertoire prolong the tradition of the original Buenos Aires tango orchestras.

Bandoneon player, composer, and ensemble musical director, Romulo Larrea is recognized as one of the leaders on the international tango scene. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he began playing the bandoneon at age ten. In the 1960s he formed his first ensemble, began composing, recorded his first album, and worked with several orchestras in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. After moving to Quebec at the end of the 1970s, Larrea founded his first tango group. Known for introducing tango to Montreal, he has toured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America, shared the stage with many renowned francophone artists, and created multiple tango-themed shows.

A type of concertina that is similar to an accordion, the bandoneon is popular in Argentina, Uruguay, and Lithuania. It is an essential instrument in most tango ensembles from the traditional orquesta típica of the 1910s onwards. TANGO: A Passion of a Lifetime is an intimate presentation that tells the love story between the tango and the bandoneon through music, dance, bits of history, and treasured anecdotes. Romulo Larrea leads the trio of bandoneon, piano, and bass, and is joined by singer Verónica Larc and an inspired pair of tango dancers.

Tickets to see TANGO: A Passion of a Lifetime at Horizon Stage on Friday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. are $35 for adults, and $30 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave) or by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090. Tickets can also be bought online at www.horizonstage.com by clicking on the ‘Tickets’ link.  

“This was a wonderfully put together show that I truly enjoyed.

The dancing was passionate and skilled, and the music was phenomenal.”

 - Submitted Review on Ticketmaster Website

        

This performance is proudly sponsored by Ticketpro, CKUA, Travelodge Inn & Suites, Canadian Heritage, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).