BVSO™ Presents A Latin-Infused Evening
With “Tangos & More”
Information + Photo courtesy of Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra™ is pleased to present “Tangos & More” at the First Baptist Bryan Church on May 16, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm. The BVSO™ world-class musicians and Music Director Marcelo Bussiki will be joined by internationally acclaimed bandoneón artist Julien Labro. CHI St. Joseph Health has graciously partnered with the BVSO™ to be the official sponsor of the 2020-2021 season. The evening has been made possible with the support of the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust.
The first half of the program will also feature the BVSO performing La Création du Monde by French composer Darius Milhaud and the enchanting Divertissement by fellow countryman Jacques Ibert. After intermission the evening turns to the dramatic as special guest Julien Labro and the orchestra will seize everyone’s attention with an intensely expressive performance of Astor Piazzolla’s Five Tango Sensations and Adiós Nonino.
Labro has established himself as the foremost accordion and bandoneón player in both the classical and jazz genres. Deemed to be “a triple threat: brilliant technician, poetic melodist and cunning arranger,” his artistry, virtuosity, and creativity as a musician, composer and arranger have earned him international acclaim and continue to astonish audiences worldwide.
“Labro is in my opinion, one of the most versatile bandoneón players in the world. He is utterly comfortable playing tango, jazz, bossa-nova or original classical compositions. Working with him will be a treat,” said Bussiki.
This concert will have limited seating capacity in order to allow enough space for attendees to practice social distancing if they choose. The BVSO also encourages, but will not require, patrons to wear masks. Additional masks will be on hand to whoever would like to have one. If any patron is concerned about attending the event, it is recommended they instead take advantage of the LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option.
The LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option allows ticket holders to both enjoy the performance as it happens in real time and/or watch the recorded concert for one week. Patrons who purchase this option will conveniently get a link in their emails gaining them access to the concert.
What: “Tangos & More”
When: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Bryan
Program:
Respighi Ancient Airs & Dances, Suites I and III
Piazzolla Five Tango Sensations
Piazzolla Adiós Nonino
Guest Artist Julien Labro, bandoneón
This concert will be General Admission, patrons can purchase their seats via the MSC Box Office website at boxoffice.tamu.edu or by calling 979-845-1234. Various price points are available for this performance ranging from $16 for student advance tickets to $45 for adult advance tickets. Tickets at the door the night of the concert will be $19 for students and adults will be $50. The LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option is $35. All programs are subject to change. Please contact the Symphony Office with any further questions.
About the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra: The BVSO™ is a non-profit performing arts organization with the mission to maintain a symphony of high artistic standards, and to promote the musical arts for cultural and education purposes in the Brazos Valley. For more information about the Symphony’s 2020-2021 Season, please visit the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Website at www.bvso.org.
The Brazos Valley Symphony Society wishes to recognize and thank our programming sponsors, grant funding providers, and charitable trust contributors:
Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trusts, the Clearfield Family, the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust, the Eugene Edge, III Charitable Trust, The Ham Family Trust, and the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation
