Tango Rhythms and Latin Dances
Andrew Constantine, conductor
JP Jofre, bandoneon
Violetta Todorova, violin
Join us on a journey as we explore the vibrant 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 as JP Jofre, described as "one of the greatest guys you’ll come across...a wonderful bandoneon player, terrific musician, and real presence on stage," brings his mastery of the bandoneon—a South American cousin of the accordion—to Fort Wayne for the first time. Jofre will join forces with Fort Wayne Philharmonic concertmaster, Violetta Todorova, to perform his Double Concerto for Violin and Bandoneon, a thrilling duet showcasing both artists’ talents. The unique fusion of classical and tango traditions continues with Piazzolla's Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon, and the evening will conclude with de Falla's El sombrero de tres picos (The Three-Cornered Hat): Suite No. 2, bringing the spirit and flair of Spanish folklore to life.
Check out this article from Whatzup to learn more about what Andrew Constantine has to say about the other Masterworks featured in the upcoming season.
The WPTA INsight team sat down with Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director Andrew Constantine to discuss the kickoff to the 2024/2025 season.
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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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