St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble: Astor Piazzolla

• Julien Labro, bandoneón

Astor Piazzolla — Tres Minutos con la Realidad
Astor Piazzolla — Triunfal
Johann Sebastian Bach — Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Diego Schissi — Astor de Pibe
Julien Labro — Fight from Stationed in Ambivalence
Fernando Otero — De Ahora en Más
Jerzy Petersburski — El Sol Sueño
Astor Piazzolla — Concierto para Quinteto
Astor Piazzolla — Celos
Astor Piazzolla — Escualo

Join St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble and bandoneón soloist Julien Labro for an electrifying performance inspired by Paul Taylor Dance Company's "Piazzolla Caldera," which captures the essence of tango's fiery passion.

"Piazzolla Caldera" is a reimagination of tango through the lens of modern dance that has been a staple of the esteemed company’s repertoire for over 25 years. Set to the music of Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine composer credited with pioneering the "nuevo tango" genre, this piece merges traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music. The Spanish word "caldera," which translates to "boiler," mirrors the intensity and fervor that define both the music and Taylor's choreography, with its sizzling energy and sensual partner dancing. 

The bandoneón, a concertina instrument with an appearance similar to the accordion, originated in Germany but found its true home within Argentina's tango culture. Piazzolla's legacy includes pushing the boundaries of the bandoneón's capabilities, integrating it into new musical styles, and bringing it to the global stage. Labro, hailed as one of today's foremost bandoneón virtuosos, pays homage to this tradition in the eclectic musical influences that infuse his riveting playing. 

About St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble

St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble was founded in 1974 when a group of virtuoso musicians began performing chamber music concerts at Greenwich Village’s Church of St. Luke in the Fields. Today, the 24 Ensemble musicians make up the artistic core of Orchestra of St. Luke's. Every season, OSL features the Ensemble in its Chamber Music Series that explores beloved chamber works and brings attention to lesser-known or rarely-performed works through three distinct programs performed at The Morgan Library & Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and Merkin Hall. Throughout the season, musicians of the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble perform on almost every program presented by OSL.

https://oslmusic.org/bios/st-lukes-chamber-ensemble/

About Julien Labro, bandoneón

https://julienlabro.com/