Festival de Otoño - Music of the World in Buenos Aires

Between April 16 and 29, 2010, a new Festival will be presented in Buenos Aires: Festival de Otoño 2010, featuring 16 concerts in four scenarios that will bring together 10 of the most outstanding artists from across the globe, from different genres and cultures:
Diego el Cigala will present a repertoire of tangos, accompanied by Juanjo Domínguez, Néstor Marconi and Andres Calamaro and Ruben Juarez as invited guests; Goran Bregovic Wedding and Funeral Band, once again bringing its Balkan sounds to Buenos Aires; The Klezmaticz, from United States, the most prominent klezmer band in the world; Chango Spasiuk, invited local artist who will open the festival; the Portuguese Misia, who will present her new show and CD, "Ruas", with her personal vision of Fado; the Irish music and choreography group Celtic Legends; the Portuguese-Mozambican Maria Joao, who together with pianist Mário Laginha will offer their new album, "Chocolate", a blend of African and Portuguese music, jazz and other influences, a style that made the singer famous; the French multi-ethnic group Tryo, composed of musicians from different countries with varied influences; the new revelation of modern flamenco, singer Arcángel, from Huelva, which among many other awards, was elected Best Male "cantaor" in 2009; and Tabaré Cardozo, perhaps the most original artists of the new street murga and its mixtures with rock and other sounds. 
The opening of the Festival will take place at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, in two dates with three presentations each day at the main stage, a secondary stage, complementary activities, ethnic food, flavors and sounds from around the world.

Program:

Friday 16
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club
CHANGO SPASIUK - 7.30 pm
ARCANGEL - 9 pm
GORAN BREGOVIC Wedding and Funeral Band - 10.30 pm

Saturday 17
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club
THE KLEZMATICS - 7.30 pm
MISIA - 9 pm
GORAN BREGOVIC Wedding and Funeral Band - 10.30 pm

Sunday 18
La Trastienda Club
ZAZA FOURNIER - 7.45 pm
Arcangel - 10 pm

Monday 19
La Trastienda Club
THE KLEZMATICS

Tuesday 20
La Trastienda Club
TABARE CARDOZO

Wednesday 21
La Trastienda Club
TRYO

Thursday 22
La Trastienda Club
MARIA JOAO - MARIO LAGINHA

Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25
Teatro Coliseo
THE CELTICS LEGENDS

Thursday 29
Teatro Gran Rex
DIEGO EL CIGALA

Locations:
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club: Olleros 1510
Teatro Coliseo: Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125
Teatro Gran Rex: Av. Corrientes 857
La Trastienda Club: Balcarce 460
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Argentina Polo Tour 2010 - Fourth Stage: Ellerstina

Argentina Polo Tour, the fall tournament created four years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, presents its fourth stage of 2010, at Ellerstina Polo Club, Province of Buenos Aires, starting April 6th, 2010, with the participation of eight 22-goal teams.

Teams:

Zone A:
Endeavour Capital: Larry Austin 1, Martin Aguerre h 5, Ignacio Taverna 6, Mariano Aguerre 10.
Miramar: Marcos Araya 6, Alejandro Muzzio 8, Diego Araya 7, Alejandro Quentin 1.
El Remanso: George Hanbury 3, Charlie Hanbury 4, Manuel Fernandez Llorente 6, Jaime Garcia Huidobro 8.
Ellerstina: Nicolas Pieres 7, Pablo Pieres 7, Joaquin Pitaluga 7, James Paker 1.

Zone B:
Enigma: Jerome Wirth 1, James Beim 7, Matias Mac Donough 8, Malcolm Borwick 6.
La Locura: Rommi Gianni 1, Juan Ambroggio 6, Santiago Chavenne 9, Dario Musso 6.
TMT: Dario Ahuad 1, Facundo Castagnola 7, Guillermo Terrera 7, Juan Chavanne 6.
La Picaza: Carlos Reyes Terrabussi 1, Ignatius Du Plessis 7, Ignacio Heguy 9, Francisco Elizalde 5.

Schedule:

Tuesday 6
4.00 pm: Ellerstina vs Endeavour Capital (1)
2.00 pm: El Remanso vs Miramar (2)
3.30 pm: Enigma vs La Locura (3)

Wednesday 7
TMT vs La Picaza (4)

Thursday 8
Winner 1 vs Looser 2
Winner 2 vs Looser 1

Friday 9
Winner 3 vs Looser 4
Winner 4 vs Looser 3

Sunday 11
2.00 pm: Winner 1 vs Winner 2
2.00 pm: Winner 3 vs Winner 4
4.00 pm Looser 1 vs Looser 2
4.00 pm Looser 3 vs Looser 4

Friday 16 – Semifinals
1 Zone A vs 2 Zone B (5)
1 Zone B vs 2 Zone A (6)
3 Zone A vs 4 Zone B (7)
3 Zone B vs 4 Zone A (8)

Finals
Winner 5 vs Winner 6
Winner 7 vs Winner 8

The schedule of matches is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of rain. 

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. You can experience Polo the Argentine way. Contact me so I can arrange transportation for you.

Folk music festival at the National Library

Starting April 12, 2010, a group of young and talented artists present a folk festival at the National Library, with great Argentinian folk musician Juan Falú as special guest artist. 

Program:
Monday 12, 7 pm
Auditorium “Jorge Luis Borges” (1st floor): Juan Ignacio Siccardi, Tarco Trío, El guitarrazo. 

Tuesday 13, 7 pm
Hall “Juan L. Ortiz” (3rd floor): Ignacio Eguía, Dúo Cedro, Viento en copla. 

Wednesday 14, 7 pm
Hall “Juan L. Ortiz”: Román Lacrouts, Dúo Jacarandá, Trina la Diuca. 

Thursday 15, 7 pm
Auditorium “Jorge Luis Borges”:  Juan Falú. 

Friday 16, 7 pm
Auditorium “Jorge Luis Borges”: María Laura Caballero, Tándem, Cuarteto Quebracho. 

Saturday 17, 5 pm
Auditorium “Jorge Luis Borges”: Sebastián Henriquez, Dúo García Lacrouts, Lo Pez. 
 
Sunday 18, 5 pm
Auditorium “Jorge Luis Borges”: Closing of the festival with guest artists. 

Biblioteca Nacional. Agüero 2502, Buenos Aires
Free entrance.

Recommended Concerts in April 2010

SATURDAY 3
CHARLY GARCIA
The great Argentinian artist offers a new show in Buenos Aires.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

FRIDAY 9
LA FIESTA
Popular Argentinian artists Soledad, Los Nocheros, and El Chaqueno Palavecino, come together to offer a great show presenting the best Argentinian folk music.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar 

THURSDAY 8 
JOOLS HOLLAND
The versatile Jools Holland offers a live show at Teatro Gran Rex, together with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra which is formed by a pianist, an organist, a drummer, 3 female voices, guitar, bass, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets and 4 trombones. Also Gilson Lavis on drums and will the participation of Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall on vocals.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Av. Corrientes  857
Tickets: at the theater, 10 am to 10 pm or through www.ticketek.com.ar

SATURDAY 17
TOQUINHO AND MARIA CREUZA
The popular Brazilian guitarist and songwriter Toquinho and the Brazilian singer Maria Creuza will offer a gig on 17 April.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

TUESDAY 20
DIONNE WARWICK
The Soul music icon and one of the most awarded artists in the world, among them 5 Grammys, presents an incredible show for the first time in Buenos Aires, featuring some of her greatest hits like "I Say a Little Pray For You", "Do You Know the Way to San José?", "That s What Friends Are For", among others.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

SATURDAY 17 to THURSDAY 29
FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO BUENOS AIRES 

SATURDAY 24 - SUNDAY 25
THE END
The most respected Latin American band tribute to the British group, presents his show The End - Pink Floyd - CONNECTION. THE END, together with three musicians from Pink Floyd: Guy Pratt, Jon Carin and Durga Mc Broom, in a unique experience.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Av. Corrientes  857
Tickets: at the theater, 10 am to 10 pm or through www.ticketek.com.ar

SATURDAY 24
JOSE CARRERAS
The Spaniard tenor returns to Argentina, accompanied by soprano Rebecca Olivera
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

MONDAY 26
SIMPLY RED
The British band led by singer Mick Hucknall arrives in Argentina as part of his latest world tour. In the southern hemisphere's autumn, Simply Red will offer the last concert of his history in Latin America.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

WEDNESDAY 28
MEGADETH
The metal Rock band is back in Buenos Aires to present their new album "Endgame".
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

THURSDAY 29
MOBY
Moby will offer a show on April 29, 2010 in Argentina, at Luna Park. The techno-pop composer  presents his latest album "Wait For Me" under the South American tour.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

If you need help getting tickets Contact me.

BAFICI - 12th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema

The twelfth edition of the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival (BAFICI) organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, will take place from April 7 to April 18, 2010, under the artistic direction of Sergio Wolf.

In this new edition 422 films will be screened in the 12 venues of the City of Buenos Aires that are hosting the festival. In this edition, the Festival continues with the Baficito Section successfully inaugurated in 2009 with programming dedicated to kids, who have the task of choosing the winning film through public vote. An addition this year is the Animationbox workshop in which children will make their own animated shorts, which will be projected toward the end of the Festival.

The opening of the Festival will be held again at the Teatro 25 de Mayo with the screening of the Argentinian film "Secuestro y Muerte", by Rafael Filippelli. The film narrates the last 72 hours in the life of General Aramburu before being tried and executed by Montoneros. The closing film will be "Convicted", by the Catalonian director Isaki Lacuesta, which addresses the relationship between two generations linked to armed struggle in the Latin American jungle, in the search for the remains of a comrade killed thirty years ago.

The national cinema will be present at this edition with a total of 44 feature films and 42 shorts, three of which participate in the International Competition.

The Open Air Cinema section will offer twelve free screenings at Pasaje Carlos Gardel, and four films for children on Saturdays and Sundays at Plaza San Martín de Tours, under the Baficito.

The Modern Classics section continues, where great films in new copies will be restored. As special events, there will be various talks, seminars, concerts and book presentations. All with free entrance.

From March 29 tickets may be purchased in advance via the website www.festivales.gob.ar, or in person from 10am to 8pm at Casa de la Cultura (Av. De Mayo 575 PB) and the Hoyts Abasto. Also, since 7 April, the remainder will be available online or in person at the box offices of all the sites affected by BAFICI.
Venues:
Aliance Francaise: Av. Cordoba 946
Arteplex Duplex Caballito: Av. Rivadavia 5050
Atlas Santa Fe: Av. Santa Fe 2015
Open Air Screenings: Pasaje Carlos Gardel 3100 / Plaza San Martín de Tours (Schiaffino & Posadas)
Espacio BAFICI: Guardia Vieja 3332
Hoyts Abasto: Av. Corrientes 3247
Malba Cine: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415
Teatro 25 de Mayo: Av. Triunvirato 4444
Teatro Gral. San Martín: Av. Corrientes 1530 Piso 10º - Sala Leopoldo Lugones.
Arteplex Belgrano: Av. Cabildo 2829

Tickets:
From March 29th:
Online at www.festivales.gov.ar
Monday to Sunday, 10am to 8 pm: Casa de La Cultura: Av. De Mayo 575 (Closed April 2-5)
Hoyts Abasto: Av. Corrientes 3247
During the festival: at all the venues of the festival.
For more information, schedules and programs, visit BAFICI 2010 official website.

Mozarteum Argentino presents 2010 Concert Season

Mozarteum Argentino, the private non-profit musical institution created in 1952, and one of the most important of its kind in Argentina, presents its program of concerts for the 2010 season. The concerts will be held at Teatro Coliseo until July, and at Teatro Colon from August 2010. The program of concerts includes the outstanding presentations of Johannes Moser, one of the greatest cellist of our time, and Maestro Daniel Barenboim conducting the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra.
And as always, the Mozarteum continues with its series of free Midday Concerts, every Wednesday, 1 pm, at Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857. Click here for the complete program.

MAY, Thursday 6 and Friday 7, 8 PM
Teatro Coliseo
DRESDEN PHILLARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
Soloist: Johannes Moser, cello
FIRST SERIES PROGRAMME:
W. Rihm: Brahmsliebewalzer 2
R. Schumann: Concert for cello and orchestra, A minor Op. 129
J. Brahms: Symphony nr. 1, C minor Op. 68
SECOND SERIES PROGRAMME:
R. Strauss: Don Quijote
J. Brahms: Symphony nr. 2 in D major, Op. 73

MAY, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27, 8 PM
Teatro Coliseo
KAMMERORCHESTER BASEL
Soloist: Sol Gabetta, cello
PROGRAMME:
B. Bartók: Roumanian folk dances
L. Hoffman: Concert for cello and orchestra, D major
B. Bartók: Divertimento for string orchestra (1939)
L. Haydn: Concert for cello and orchestra, C major, Hob. VIIb

JUNE, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday, 8 PM
Teatro Coliseo
EGGNER TRIO
Christoph Eggner, piano
Georg Eggner, cello
Florian Eggner, violin
FIRST SERIES PROGRAMME:
L. v. Beethoven: "Geistertrio"
A. Dvorák: Trio Op. 21 nr. 1
J. Brahms: Trio In A major, Op. 8 nr. 1
SECOND SERIES PROGRAMME:
R. Schumann: Trio in F major, Op. 80 nr. 2
D. Shostakovich: Trio nr. 1 in C minor
M. Ravel: Trio in A minor

JULY, Thursday 1 and Friday 2, 8 PM
Teatro Coliseo
STOCKHOLM 59º NORTH BALLET
Soloists from the Royal Ballet, Sweden
PROGRAMME:
“Pulcinella and Pimpinella” Choreography: Birgit Cullberg / Music: Igor Stravinsky
“Pas de Danse” Choreography : Mats Ek / Music : Benny Andersson
“Apartment” Choreography Mats Ek / Music: Fläskkvartetten
“Cantus in memory of the dancing Queen” Choreography: Giovanni Bucchieri / Music: J.S.Bach
“Tactile Affinity” Choreography; Pontus Lidberg / Music: David Lang & Philip Glass

AUGUST, Monday 2 and Tuesday 3, 8 PM
TEATRO COLON
NELSON GOENER, piano
PROGRAMME:
Works by F. Chopin (celebrating the 200th. anniversary of the composer’s birth)
Polonaise, op 44 in F sharp minor
Nocturne, op 15 in F sharp major
Berceuse, op 57 in D flat
Sonata, nr. 2 op 35 in B flat minor
24 Preludes, op 28

AUGUST, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19, 8 PM
TEATRO COLON
WEST-EASTERN DIVAN ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
FIRST SERIES PROGRAMME:
L. v. Beethoven: Symphonies nr. 1 and 2
SECOND SERIES PROGRAMME:
L. v. Beethoven: Symphonies nr. 4 and 3

AUGUST, Saturday 21 of August, 8 PM and Sunday 22, 5 PM
TEATRO COLON
WEST-EASTERN DIVAN ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
FIRST SERIES PROGRAMME:
L. v. Beethoven: Symphonies nr. 6 and 5
SECOND SERIES PROGRAMME:
L. v. Beethoven: Symphonies nr. 8 and 7

OCTOBER, Monday 4 and Tuesday, 8 PM
TEATRO COLON
MUSICA ANGELICA, (USA)
Coductor: Martin Haselböck
Soloists:
Carolyn Sampson, soprano
Daniel Taylor, countertenor
PROGRAMME:
G. F. Händel: from RINALDO, HW 7, Oberture “Scherzano sul tuo volto”, duo
G. F. Handel: "Sweet Bird“ from “L'allegro, il penseroso“ for soprano
G. F. Telemann: Concerto in E minor for oboe and orchestra
C. W. Gluck: Duo “Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte!“ and Aria „Che farò senza Euridice“
W. A. Mozart: Aria “Nehmt meinen Dank“ for soprano and orchestra K. 383;
W. A. Mozart: Aria from Pamina “Ach ich fuhl‘s“, for soprano and orchestra - “The Magic Flute”
A. Vivaldi: Concerto “La Notte“ for flute and orchestra
G. F. Händel: Prelude and Aria „Cara sposa“
G. F. Händel: “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba“ from “Solomon“, HW 37
G. F. Händel: “Caro, Bella“, duo from "Giulio Cesare"G. F. Händel: „I'o t'abbraccio“ duo from "Rodelinda"

OCOTBER, Friday 22 and Saturday 23, 8 PM
TEATRO COLON
RADIO FRANCE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
Soloist: Sergio Tiempo, piano
PROGRAMME:
Carl Maria von Weber: Oberon , oberture
Frédéric Chopin: Piano concerto n° 1
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony nr. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

NOVEMBER, Monday 1 and Tuesday 2, 8 PM
TEATRO COLON
THOMANERCHOR ST TOMAS LEIPZIG
BACH ORCHESTRA OF THE GEWANDHAUS, LEIPZIG
Conductor: Georg Christoph Biller
Soloists:
Gabrielle Hierdeis, soprano
Sibylle Kamphues, mezzo soprano
Hans Joerg Mammel, tenor
Markus Flaig, bass
PROGRAMME:
J. S. Bach: H-Moll Messe

Juventus Lyrica 2010 Opera Season

Juventus Lyrica, the non profit opera organization, presents its 2010 Opera Season.
Juventus Lyrica was created in 1999 to offer opportunities to young artists, to make opera accessible to the general public, and to generate and alternative, high quality space for opera lovers in the city of Buenos Aires.

2010 Season Schedule:

April 30, May 2, 6 and 8
Norma
by Vincenzo Bellini
Musical Direction: Carlos Calleja

June 25 and 27, July 1 and 3
Manon Lescaut
by Giacomo Puccini
Musical Direction: Antonio Maria Russo
Stage Direction: Ana D'Anna

August 20, 22, 26 and 28
Così fan tutte
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Musical Direction: Hernán Schvartzman

October 22, 24, 28 and 30
La cenerentola
by Gioacchino Rossini
Musical Direction: Antonio Maria Russo
Stage Direction: Ana D'Anna

All performances will take place at Teatro Avenida, Avenida de Mayo 1222.

If you need help getting tickets Contact me.

The sounds return to the Rose Garden




"Sounds in the Rose Garden"
(Sonidos en el Rosedal) is a series of free open air concerts dedicated to folklore, tango and jazz, that will take place every Sunday in the park, at 4 pm, during the month of March and April, 2010.
Every presentation features a duet of renowned instrumental artists.
The program is sponsored by Fundacion YPF, which contributed to the care and restoration of the Rose Garden, planting 5000 new rose bushes, restoring the irrigation systems, the electrical installations, the fountains, pergolas and paths.

Program:

Sunday, March 7th, 4 pm:
Rudi & Nini Flores (folklore)

Sunday, March 14th, 4 pm:
Esteban Morgado Duo (tango)

Sunday, March 21st, 4 pm:
Angeleri y Mainetti (tango)

Sunday, March 28th, 4 pm:
Esposito y Delgado (jazz)

Sunday, April 4, 4 pm:
Fain-Mantega (contemporaneous-tango)

Sunday, April 11, 4 pm:
Paula Shocron (jazz)

Sunday, April 18, 4 pm:
Ramiro Boero Trio

Sunday, April 25, 4 pm:
Franco Luciani (folklore)

Buenos Aires Lirica 2010 Opera Season

The 2010 Season of the Opera Association Buenos Aires Lirica starts on April 9h with Fidelio, and continues throughout the year with great titles and outstanding productions:

2010 Season Schedule:

April 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17
Fidelio
by Beethoven
With Carla Filipcic Holm, Enrique Folger, Homero Pérez-Miranda, and Hernán Iturralde
Musical Direction: Guillermo Brizzio
Régie: Rita De Letteriis

May 28 and 30, June 1, 3 and 5
Madame Butterfly
by Puccini
With María Fabris, Enrique Folger, Ernesto Bauer and Vanesa Mautner
Musical Direction: Carlos Vieu

July 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24
Belisario
by Donizzetti
With Omar Carrión, María Luz Martínez, Sergio Spina and Christian Peregrino
Musical Direction: Javier Logioia Orbe
Régie: José María Condemi

September 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25
Serse
by Handel
With Evelyn Ramírez and Ivanna Speranza
Musical Direction: Alejo Pérez
Régie: Pablo Maritano

November 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20
Falstaff
by Verdi
With Luis Gaeta, Evelyn Ramírez, Leonardo Estévez and Osvaldo Peroni
Musical Direction: Javier Logioia Orbe
Régie: Fabian von Matt

All performances will take place at Teatro Avenida, Avenida de Mayo 1222.

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The magic of Beauty and the Beast returns to Buenos Aires

Just like 12 years ago, when more than 200 thousand people enjoyed the marvelous spectacle in our country, the adaptation in Spanish of the original Broadway production "Beauty and the Beast"opens again in Buenos Aires on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Teatro Citi (former Opera), starring Martin Ruiz (Beast), Magali Sanchez Alleno (Belle), Frederick Moore (Gaston), Carlos Silveyra (Lumière), Roger Gonzalez (Lefou), Marisol Otero (Mrs. Potts), Ricardo Bangueses (Cogsworth), Ana Fontan (Babette), Rodolfo Valss (Maurice), Tiki Lovera (Wardrobe).

Based on the Walt Disney film, winner of two Oscars®, "Beauty and the Beast" by Disney has been presented in over 120 cities and carries more than 15 thousand presentations in over 21 countries as diverse as Canada, Japan , Mexico, Ireland, South Korea, Britain, Spain, Brazil and Argentina. It has been translated into 8 languages: Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Italian.

This super production will feature over forty artists on stage, a live orchestra and an incredible stage design and dazzling special effects. More than 200 costume changes, 300 pairs of shoes, 250 natural hair wigs and 32 changes of scenery combine to give life to the tender love story between Beauty and Beast and introduce the viewer into a fantasy world of magic and wonder.

Teatro Citi (former Teatro Opera). Av. Corrientes 860
Days and times:
Fridays 8.30 pm
Saturdays 5 pm and 9 pm
Sundays 2.30 and 6.20 pm
Tickets: at the theater or through www.ticketek.com.ar
Last performance: September 19, 2010

Festivales Musicales de Buenos Aires presents its 2010 program of concerts

Festivales Musicales de Buenos Aires, the 30-year old non-profit organization with the aim of spreading music in its highest artistic expressions, presents the Festival 2010: "Bach and the Schumann Circle".
2010 is the year of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Robert Schumann (1810-1857) and Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849). In 1850, the Bachgesellschaft (Bach Society) was created in Leipzig under Schumann's initiative, showing his predilection for Bach, shared by an exquisite circle of composers, like Chopin, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and the renowned pianist Clara Schumann.
This year's program includes a selection of works from the above mentioned composers, including great symphonic-choral works, concerts, symphonies and chamber music, performed by notable Argentinian and international musicians.

Festival 2010 "Bach and the Schumann Circle" Program:

APRIL 28
HORACIO LAVANDERA, piano
Homage to Frédéric Chopin
Teatro Coliseo. Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125

MAY 10
LA BARROCA DEL SUQUÍA
Soloists: Jed Wenz, baroque flute (Holland) - Soledad de la Rosa, soprano
Director and soloist: Manfredo Kraemer, violin
Bach: Cantate e Concerti
Auditorio de Belgrano. Virrey Loreto 2348 & Av. Cabildo

JUNE 15
NUEVO TRIO ARGENTINO
Clara and Robert Schumann, Mendelssohn Trios
Teatro Avenida. Av. De Mayo 1212

JULY 14
BUENOS AIRES PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Director: Arturo Diemecke
Soloist: Natalie Clein, violoncello (London)
Schumann: Conciert for cello - Symphony Nº 3 "Renana"
Teatro Colon

JULY 28
BERNARDA FINK, mezzosoprano
Anthony Spiri, piano (Munich)
Schumann: Liederkreis, and Clara Schumann's and Carlos Guastavino's works
Tatro Avenida. Av. De Mayo 1212

AUGUST 11
ZHU XIAO-MEI, piano (Paris)
Bach: Goldberg Variations
Tatro Colon

SEPTEMBER 7
CARMEN PIAZZINI, piano (Darmstadt)
Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a theme by Händel, works by Bach and Schumann
Auditorio de Belgrano. Virrey Loreto 2348 & Av. Cabildo

SEPTEMBER 13
MANDELRING QUARTETT (Neustadt)
Works by Brahms y Schumann
Auditorio de Belgrano. Virrey Loreto 2348 & Av. Cabildo

OCTOBER 12
NORDDEUTSCHER FIGURALCHOR (Hannover)
Director: Jörg Straube
Bach: Motete "Jesu meine Freude", Brahms: Marienlieder, and works from Clara and Robert Schumann and Mendelssohn
Auditorio de Belgrano. Virrey Loreto 2348 & Av. Cabildo

OCTOBER 27
END OF TOUR CONCERT BY THE WINNERS OF THE X JUVENILE BIENNIAL CONTEST
SHELL ARGENTINA-FESTIVALES MUSICALES

NOVEMBER 12
CAMERATA BARILOCHE
ORFEON DE BUENOS AIRES
Director: Mario Videla
Bach: St. Matthew's Passion
Evangelist: Christoph Einhorn, tenor (Strasbourg)
Teatro Colon

Dates, theaters and programs subject to confirmation.
Tickets on sale at the respective venues.

Max Planck Society's Science Tunnel in Buenos Aires

The Science Tunnel, a scientific multimedia show presented by The Max Planck Society, arrives in Buenos Aires on March 8th, 2010. A fascinating expedition into the mysteries of our world, groundbreaking discoveries and the current issues and insights of modern science.
More than 300 large-format images and over 150 video clips from current research projects from every area of modern research, many of which have never been seen before, offer fascinating insight into the hidden worlds of the micro and macrocosmos. 50 exhibits, many of them interactive, invite visitors to observe and discover what scientists explore. Major scientific achievements in significant areas of research in natural and life sciences are presented. The exhibits combine with fascinating images and films to make a visit to the Science Tunnel an emotional and aesthetic experience that will stimulate discussion and reflection.
Most of the unique pictures, videos and exhibits come from the 78 Max Planck institutes. Many of the objects in the exhibition have been put on public display for the first time. Hundreds of large-format colour pictures and dozens of video clips present an attractive selection of scientific breakthroughs in recent years.
In the Science Tunnel, a scientific multimedia show, visitors move through twelve stations, from the smallest elements of our world to the largest structures in the Universe:
01 ON THE WAY TO THE BIG BANG
02 NANO COSMOS
03 BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE
04 FROM GENE TO ORGANISM
05 ARCHITECTURE OF THE MIND
06 THE WORLD OF SENSES
07 TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE
08 FROM DATA TO KNOWLEDGE
09 GLOBAL CHALLENGES
10 SPACESHIP EARTH
11 OUR HOME IN THE COSMOS
12 THE UNIVERSE

Dates: March 8 - April 20, 2010
Location: Montevideo 950
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9 am to 7 pm
FREE ENTRANCE

For more information, visit The Science Tunnel Wesbite and Tunel de la Ciencia Argentina website.

Notable pianists offer free Piano concerts at Clasica y Moderna

The notable bar and bookstore "Clasica y Moderna" presents a new program organized by the Ministry of Culture of Buenos Aires, called "Notable Pianists" every Saturday at 6.30 pm until April 24th, with free entrance.
The invited pianists, all of them with an extensive national and international career, will be accompanied by several musicians who in turn will act as guest artists.

Program:
  • February 27: Nicolas Ledesma (Pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher).
  • March 6: Abel Rogantini (Pianist, teacher, musical director and composer).
  • March 13: Facundo Ramírez (Piano Teacher, author and composer)
  • March 20: Miguel Angel Barcos (Pianist, musical director, arranger, composer).
  • March 27: Leo Sujatovich (Pianist, composer, arranger, producer).
  • April 3: Duet Zunini-Cosentino (pianists, musical arrangers and composers).
  • April 10: Polly Ferman (Pianist, musical director, producer).
  • April 17: Federico Mizrahi (Composer, arranger and pianist).
  • April 24: Martin Leopoldo Díaz (Pianist).
In these performances there is no entry fee to the show and admission is free, only dependent on the capacity of the place. 

Clasica y Moderna, Av Callao 892. Tel :4811-3670 
Saturdays, 6.30 pm. 
Free entrance

Teatro Colón 2010 Season



The Teatro Colon of Buenos Aires has presented its program for the 2010 Season. After three years of restoration works, the companies will return to the theater's concert hall, that will be inaugurated on May 24th, 2010, with a Reopening Gala in celebration of the May Revolution Bicentenary. The 2010 Season will feature great figures as Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta Paloma Herrera, and Yo-Yo Ma.

The complete 2010 program is composed as follows:

REOPENING GALA
Tuesday, May 24th, 2010

The Swan Lake (Act III, selection)
Music: Piotr Ilich Tchaikovski
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Musical direction: Javier Logioia Orbe
Ballet directed by Lidia Segni. Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra

La Boheme (Act II)
Music: Giacomo Puccini
Libretto: Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Musical direction: Stefano Ranzani
Stage Direction, Scenography direction, lighting and wordrobe: Hugo de Ana
Invited Chorus Director: Antonio Domenighini
Children's Choir Director: Valdo Sciammarella
Main stars: Virginia Tola, Nicole Cabell, Marius Manea, Marco Caria, Denis Sedov
Teatro Colón Orchestra
Teatro Colón Choir
Teatro Colón Children's Choir

OPERA:

La Boheme
Music: Giacomo Puccini
Musical Direction: Stefano Ranzani
May 26, 28, and 30
June 1, 4, and 6

Don Giovanni
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Musical Direction: John Neschling
July 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, and 25

Manon
Music: Jules Massenet
Musical Direction: Philippe Auguin
August 10, 13, 15, and 17

Kátia Kabanová
Music: Leos Janacek
Musical Direction: György Rath
September 21, 24, 26, and 28

A Florentine Tragedy
Music: Alexander von Zemlinsky
Libretto: Oscar Wilde
Violanta
Music: Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Libretto: Hans Müller-Einigen
Musical Direction: Stefan Lano
October 12, 15, 17, and 19

Falstaff
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Musical Direction: Marco Guidarini
November 27 and 30. December 3 and 5

BALLET:

Manon
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Jules Massenet
June 26, and 27

Tema y Variaciones
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Piotr Ilich Tchaikovski
Variaciones Donizetti
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Séptima sinfonía
Choreography: Vittorio Biagi
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
September 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

El Corsario
Choreography: Anne Marie Holmes
Music: Riccardo Drigo, Adolphe Adam, Cesare Pugni, Leon Minkus, Leo Delibes
With Paloma Herrera (ABT) and Marcelo Gomes (ABT)
October 29, 30, and 31 / November 3, 5, 6, and 7
NOTE: ALL BALLET PERFORMANCES CANCELED DUE TO CONFLICTS WITH THE BALLET COMPANY

La Bayadera
Choreography: Natalia Makarova
Music: Leon Minkus - John Lanchberry
With Alina Cojocaru (Royal Ballet) and David Hallberg (ABT)
December 17, 18, 19, 21, and 22
NOTE: ALL BALLET PERFORMANCES CANCELED DUE TO CONFLICTS WITH THE BALLET COMPANY

CONCERTS:

The Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Maestro Enrique Arturo Diemecke, will offer a series of 18 concerts every Thursday at 8 pm, starting on June 3, 2010. The invited directors will be Alejo Pérez, Rosen Milanov, Isaac Karabtchevsky, Eiji Oue, Ilan Volkov, Giancarlo Guerrero, Shi-Yeon Sung and Günther Neuhold. Click here to see the complete program.

Domingos de Camara (Chamber Sundays)
Free series of concerts one Sunday of every month by renowned Argentinian chamber groups.

ABONO DEL BICENTENARIO (BICENTENARY CONCERTS)
A total of 8 concerts that will get together some of the most resounding figures in the season: Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta and Yo-Yo Ma.

Friday, June 11, 8 pm:
Yo-Yo Ma, violonchelo
Kathryn Stott, piano

Tuesday, August 24, 8 pm:
András Schiff, piano

Wednesday, August 25, 8 pm:
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Director: Daniel Barenboim

Sunday, August 29 - Monday, August 30 - Tuesday, August 31, 8 pm:
Teatro Alla Scala de Milán Orchestra and Choir
Director: Daniel Barenboim

Tuesday, September 14, 8 pm:
Karin Lechner / Sergio Tiempo, Pianos

Friday, October 1, 8 pm:
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Director: Zubin Mehta

Friday, November 26, 8 pm:
Concert of the Bicentenaries
Director: Enrique Arturo Diemecke

Tickets for all the performances on sale from May 21st, 2010.
The Opening Gala on May 24 is not open to the public, but by Invitation by the Government of Buenos Aires only.
For more information, visit Teatro Colon official website.

Argentina aids Chile with a charity mega concert

Next Saturday, March 13, 2010, some of the greatest Argentinian artists will offer a charity concert, "Argentina embraces Chile" ("Argentina abraza a Chile") to assist the victims of the earthquake that struck the neighboring country on February 27.

The festival will take place at the intersection of Figueroa Alcorta y La Pampa, from 4 pm to 8 pm, with the participation of Leon Gieco, Gustavo Cerati, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Andres Calamaro, Luis Alberto Spinetta and D-Mente, among other groups. The internationally renowned actor Ricardo Darin will also take part in the event.

The entrance to the festival is free so those who attend are asked to contribute with mineral water, UHT milk, clothes and medicines, which will be sent to Chile. The event is organized by musicians with the support of producers, Canal Encuentro and the solidarity association Red Solidaria, which will be responsible for delivering the products collected to Chile.