Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet

Presented by Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) in collaboration with the Lynchburg Arts Consortium of the University of Lynchburg.

Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet brings their Grammy-winning music to Sydnor Hall at the University of Lynchburg on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 pm. Pedro's quartet takes us on a journey beginning with the music of the1930s tango masters heard primarily in cafés and dance halls and proceeding to the tango nouveau, epitomized by Astor Piazzolla who brought tango into prominent venues, with passionate compositions that were not for dancing but for concert performances. Pedro Giraudo has continued the evolution, taking elements from Argentine tango, European classical music and American jazz, and combining them gracefully and organically, bringing something new and exciting to the form, while retaining all the lushness and beauty that characterizes the genre. In 2018, Pedro’s style won him the Latin Grammy for “Best Tango Album.” This evening’s journey will be accompanied by short anecdotes about the main figures in the history of tango, as well as some explanation of its principal characteristics. Whatever you think when you hear the word “tango,” Pedro Giraudo will surprise you.

Pedro Giraudo, bass, arrangements & compositions Latin GRAMMY Award-winner bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo is among the most compelling tango artists today. After two decades performing with the most important interpreters of tango, he formed his acclaimed Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet, and since then has become an active cultural ambassador of this beautiful and passionate music of his native Argentina.

Nicolas Danielson, violin Violinist Nick Danielson has forged a distinguished career as both a classical and tango musician, featured in multiple Latin Grammy winning recordings. He is also the Associate Concertmaster of the NYC Ballet Orchestra with whom he performs frequently as solo violinist.

Shinjoo Cho, bandoneón Shinjoo is a recipient of Philadelphia Cultural Treasures, Leeway Foundation, and Independence Foundation grants. She is featured on numerous recordings by masters of tango. Her solo bandoneon album Abriendo y Cerrando is anticipated to be released in 2025 on Innova Recordings.

Jun Cho, piano Pianist Jun Cho is known for his work as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, among others. A sought-after collaborator, he frequently performs with renowned artists including Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Philippe Quint, and Clive Greensmith.

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