Tango Rhythms and Latin Dances
Andrew Constantine, conductor
JP Jofre, bandoneon
Violetta Todorova, violin
Join us on a journey as we explore the exciting sounds of music from South America and Spain with an array of Latin-infused masterpieces. The evening begins with Ginastera's Estancia: Four Dances, Op. 8a, a rhythmic exploration of Argentine folk influences that will transport you to the heart of South America. The excitement continues with JP Jofre, playing the bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument from South America, joining forces with Fort Wayne Philharmonic concertmaster, Violetta Todorova performing Jofre’s Double Concerto for Violin and Bandoneon. Experience the unique fusion of classical and tango traditions in Piazzolla's Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon and finish the evening with de Falla's vibrant El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat): Suite No.2, bringing the spirit and flair of Spanish folklore to life.
PROGRAM
GINASTERA Estancia: Four Dances, Op. 8a
JP JOFRE Double Concerto for Violin and Bandoneon No.2
Violetta Todorova, violin
JP Jofre, bandoneon
INTERMISSION
PIAZZOLLA Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon
JP Jofre, bandoneon
DE FALLA El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat): Suite No.2
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Born in San Juan, Argentina, Juan Pablo Jofre Romarion, aka JP Jofre, is a 2022 GRAMMY-nominated composer and bandoneon player. Having written several double concertos with chamber and symphony orchestras, and more than 40 chamber music works, Mr. Jofre has been repeatedly highlighted by the New York Times and praised as one of today’s leading artists by Great Performers at Lincoln Center. His music has been recorded by the legendary London Symphony Orchestra, multi-Grammy award winner Paquito D’ Rivera, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra among others. Learn more here.
An emerging voice of her generation, Violetta Todorova has performed as a soloist with orchestras and ensembles around the world. She is currently the Concertmaster of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Artist Violin Professor at Taylor University. She also holds top prizes from a number of international violin competitions, and in February of 2019 she was awarded the "Emerging Artist" award from Arts United. Learn more here.
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