Join violin faculty member Holly Nelson for an exploration of the history and evolution of Argentine tango, tracing its Indigenous, European, and African roots, its development alongside tango dance, and the influential figures who shaped the genre. The lecture examines tango’s defining musical characteristics, performance practice, rhythmic language, improvisatory traditions, and the distinctive roles of instruments. Audience members will also experience the three principal dance forms – tango, milonga, and valse – through interactive demonstrations.
Nelson will perform musical examples on the violin that illustrate the stylistic evolution of tango from the nineteenth century to the present, featuring works by Carlos Di Sarli, Juan D’Arienzo, Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Pugliese, and Carlos Gardel, including popular melodies such as “Oblivion” and “Por Una Cabeza.” The presentation will draw on photographs, score excerpts, and historical recordings.
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