Music

Julian Plaza | Noche de Tango

KTTZ | By Charles Olivier

Published October 17, 2020 at 8:00 AM CDT

Listen in this week as Charles Olivier delves into the performances and compositions of the incomparable, Julian Plaza - famous bandoneonista, pianist, composer, and arranger of the Golden Age of Tango.

Tanda 1 - Julian Plaza with Di Sarli and Calo

Cuanta Angustia
Nostalgias
Sensiblero

Tanda 2 - Plaza with Osvaldo Pugliese

Buenos Aires Tokyo
Moreno
Chique
Gallo Ciego
Ballada Para un Loco

Tanda 3 - Plaza with Anibol Troilo

Color Tango
Danzarin
Milongueando en la 40
Payadora
Buenos Aires Tokyo
Nocturna
Melancolico

Tanda 4 - Victor Lavallin

Morena
Sinsiblero
Dominguera

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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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