University of Lethbridge: Tango-Waltz-Tango!

Experience the heat of the dance with classical explorations of two of the most sensual (and elegant) dances of all time.

The heat in the Esplanade Studio Theatre will go up several degrees with the University of Lethbridge’s first concert of the season in Medicine Hat. Tango~Waltz~Tango on Oct. 4 at 2 pm promises sizzling melodies, hot rhythms and rich instrumentation to get audience hearts pounding and toes tapping.

The finale of Le Cumparsita, a tango of the 1900’s, will also dazzle audiences. As well, a unique arrangement of the Liebeslieder Waltzes by Brahms for piano duo and vocal quartet is on the program. An aural palate of vibrant colour and passionate flourishes, this evening of dance music guarantee to stimulate the senses.

Performers include: John Conlon, baritone; Dr. Blaine Hendsbee, tenor; Dr. Tido Janssen, cello; Stacy Kwak, piano; Dr. Deanna Oye, piano; Dr. David Renter, saxophone; Dr. Sandra Stringer-Conlon, mezzo-soprano; and Dr. Janet Youngdahl, soprano.

Over the season Medicine Hat audiences can enjoy more U of L Faculty Artists & Friends Series concerts, which highlight the talents and musicianship of U of L music faculty and their guests. On Jan. 31, in a celebration of great composers Schumann and Chopin’s 200th birthdays, audiences can enjoy a program of music by these masters. The final concert in the series, on April 18, is entitled An American in Paris and features the U of L Faculty Brass Quintet, consisting of Trudi Mason, trumpet; Keith Griffioen, trumpet; Dr. Thomas Staples, horn; Gerald Rogers, trombone and Nick Sullivan, bass trombone. The concert includes a mélange of French-inspired music and American blues.

Tickets are $15 regular and $10 students/seniors (plus GST and service charge) Studio Theatre
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