One of the most beloved tango musicians of all time, Anibal Troilo (aka “Pichuco”) was a bandoneonist, composer and orchestra director. He was born on July 11, 1914, and passed away on May 19, 1975. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Troilo’s passing, this festival will give us a chance to explore and celebrate his music. As always, the festival theme provides a unifying thread, ever-present during the festival, sometimes in the forefront, at other times in the background, subtly encouraging us to dance, listen and learn from a slightly different perspective.

Of special interest to those wishing to do a deep dive into Troilo’s music are:

• Two live music lectures about Troilo’s music, one by Tango Bardo, and the other by the Romo Agri Messiez trio. These are seated events.
• The four-class seminar of DANCE workshops, “Un Homenaje a Anibal Troilo / An Homage to Anibal Troilo,” given by Ines Muzzopappa and Corina Herrera. These are dancing events.
• Two nights of live music for dancing by Tango Bardo, premiering their brand new album of Troilo’s music
• A night of live music for dancing by Tipica Messiez, including performances of special Troilo arrangements