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2013 PROGRAM REVIEW

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A dazzling cultural program

Buenos Aires will also colour our artistic program. Expect our honorary co-president Daniel Piazzolla—grandson of Argentinean tango master Astor—but also prepare for an extraordinary opening spectacle: La Pista Tango in Théâtre Maisonneuve, the stunning marriage of circus arts, tango and illustration.

It’s entirely in keeping with the philosophy of MEL, which has continually welcomed all genres and encouraged the most original creations since its very 1st edition! The formula will be repeated for three nights in Métropolis, and in its most festive version, a characteristically Argentinean milonga inviting spectators to join in the dancing! [More…]

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2013 HONORARY CO-PRESIDENTS

Daniel Piazzolla

Daniel Piazzolla Daniel Piazzolla was born under a very promising musical sign in Buenos Aires in the early 1970s. The grandson of the immortal Astor, the grandmaster of tango, and son of renowned pianist Daniel, “Pipi” (as he’s been nicknamed) began attending concerts by his illustrious forebears at an early age. Raised in an environment in which music was as important as the air you breathe, he naturally adopted the musical vocation-with no family pressure, he insists. [More…]

Alain Lefèvre

Alain Lefèvre Alain Lefèvre has performed everywhere, in virtually every time zone on the planet, with the grandest orchestras, from Paris to Buenos Aires, Berlin to London, Montréal to Shanghai. He’s been awarded innumerable prizes including a Juno, an Opus and a mantle full of Félix trophies, has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada, Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec… Finally, the SPACQ presented him with the André Gagnon Award, saluting his talents as a composer. [More…]
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