Friday, October 20, 2023

Tango Lovers at Herbst Theater

Inna purchased two tickets to Tango Lovers in San Francisco's Herbst Theater. It was our first time at Herbst Theater. It's quite a small venue, and we had excellent seats with a clear stage view.

The program began with a jet landing in Buenos Aires, accompanied by the orchestra and two singers, Guillermo Fernandez and Maria de Los Angeles, singing a duet.

Something was wrong with the singing as it sounded harsh with some reverb. The amplification may need to be corrected.

I really liked the Tango Dancers. They looked and danced well. I was not as pleased with the band as something was off.

The repertoire included a couple of famous American tunes, including All That Jazz from the Broadway Musical Chicago and Who Wants to Live Forever from Queen.

CAST

Founder & Creator

  • Alfredo Lerida

Dancers

  • Nair Schinca & Nicolas Schell
  • Ana Sofia Chinellato & Jose Fernandez
  • Estefania Gomez & Fernando Rodriguez
  • Alumine Dluchi & Ariel Almiron
  • Laly Torres & Ramiro Almiron

Singers

  • Guillermo Fernandez
  • Maria de Los Angeles

Orchestra 

  • Lautano Greco - Bandoneon
  • Emiliano Greco - Piano
  • Matias Graciun - Violin
  • Charly Cardozo - Bass

Repertoire

  • Volver  (The Comeback)
  • La Punalada
  • Milongueando En El 40
  • Mirando Al Sur
  • Loca
  • Mi Buenos Aires Querido
  • Desencuentro
  • De Floreo
  • Gallo Ciego
  • Cuando Estemos Viejos
  • Quejas De Bandoneon
  • Los Pajaros Perdidos
  • El Amor Desolado
  • Enamorodos Del Tango
  • Este Es El Rey
  • Buenos Aires Hora Cero
  • Siempre Se Vuelve A Buenos Aires
  • Watashi
  • Balada Par Mi Muerte
  • Rapsodia Bohemia
  • A Todo Trapo
  • All That Jazz
  • Libertango
  • Balada Para Un Loco
  • Adios Nonino
  • La Cumparsita

Tango Lovers Review

Highlights

  • The Dancers were excellent, dancing in sync and changing outfits for each number.

Lowlights

  • The musicians and the singers did not sound well to me (perhaps due to the poor amplification)

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