Noche de Tango

Tango Greats #10

By Charles Olivier

Published September 9, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT

On tonight's show, we will explore more of the greats of tango that shaped modern tango with tandas from the orchestra Astillero, Ramiro Gallo, and more. My name is Charles Olivier, your host, and let's dive into Noche de Tango.

Tanda 1 - Astillero

Marfil-Reflejo
Linea de Tiempo
Variacion
Catinga

Tanda 2 - Ramiro Gallo

Exelina
El Sur
Las Malenas
El Ultimo Kurdo

Tanda 3 - Victor Lavallen

Adios Nonino
Chiquilin de Bachin
El Choclo

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Charles Olivier

Charles Olivier is currently director of the Texas Tech University Tango Orchestra and the co-director of the Lubbock ISD All-District Tango Orchestra, whose purpose is to educate high school students about tango music, culture, and performance. Charles’ extensive work with the group was recognized by Texas Tech University with the President’s Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award. As a performer, he is a founding member of Tango Llaneros. Charles has attended the Reed College Tango Institute, Cuarteto Tanguero Summer Workshop, and has been a key speaker about tango for the Osher Life Long Learning Institute. Charles attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, a Certificate of World Music in Tango Performance, and recently a Master's in Ethnomusicology.

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