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Tango ensemble

Gerardo Agnese

Camilo Córdoba

MABO - Lycée Maria-Boodschap - Rue de la Braie 22, 1000 Bruxelles

The Argentine Tango is known for its captivating rhythms and irregular tempo, as well as its passionate melodies. This is what makes this dance so sensual and its music so intoxicating! In a Tango ensemble, musicians learn to listen to each other, to feel and follow each other’s movements: they rarely play with a conductor and therefore enjoy great freedom. In the “a la parilla” tango (literally “on the grill”), group members interpret a theme and everyone knows their role, the codes that give the music its groove, and how to add their personal touch.

the course

The tango course aims to understand and to browse through this musical genre in all its forms: traditional, contemporary, modern, and fusion. As well as working on its different rhythms: tango, waltz, milonga. We will work on an adapted repertoire specifically arranged for the instruments of the ensemble. In the repertoire, we will find music from renowned composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Pugliese, Horacio Salgan, Anibal Troilo, as well as composers and bands of today.

The main idea of the course is to create a dynamic and fun musical ensemble, with a variety of instrument and a musical complexity adapted to the musicians. The course will tackle the fundamental notions of tango music: melody, rhythm, counterpoint, typical orchestral styles, contemporary and modern tango ensembles. The analysis will focus directly on developing musicality and music interpretation.

for who?

The course is aimed at all musicians (intermediate or advanced) or amateurs of this music.

Instruments:

String instruments (violin, viola, cello, contrabass)
Guitar (classic or electric)
Electric bass
Percussions (drums, cajon, other)
Accordion and bandoneon
Harmonica
Piano
Vocals
Wind instruments (please contact me beforehand)

Knowledge of music theory is not necessary, but it is helpful.

The course takes place with a minimum of 4 students.

Gerardo Agnese

Born in Rosario, Argentina in 1976, Gerardo Agnese is a dynamic musician specializing in bandoneon and guitar, deeply rooted in tango and Argentine music. He is a versatile instrumentalist, arranger, and composer, collaborating on diverse musical projects spanning tango, folk, pop-rock, and experimental electronic music. Beyond music, Gerardo explores creative avenues in theatre, film, and dance, showcasing a broad range of artistic expression.

His musical journey includes studies with maestros such as Domingo Federico at the School of Music of the National University of Rosario, Rodolfo “Cholo” Montironi at the Provincial School of Rosario, and Javier Martínez Lo Re and Rodolfo Mederos in arrangement and orchestration.

Abroad, Gerardo honed his skills with Juan José Mosalini at the Conservatoire de Gennevilliers for bandoneon and Gustavo Beytelman in Paris for composition. He holds a master’s degree in bandoneon and composition from Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Camilo Córdoba

Camilo Cordoba is an Argentinian artist and one of the most renowned and active tango guitarists in Europe. He studied Tango and Jazz at the EMPA conservatory under the supervision of great masters in the music such as Anibal Arias, Javier Cohen and Guillermo Klein. Between 2005 and 2015, he toured more than 70 times in Europe, South and North America with his tango-fusion band “Violentango”. Since 2015 he has been living in Brussels and joined the ensemble “SONICO”, with which he travels through Europe at a rate of 50 concerts per year, as well as making appearances in the most prestigious festivals in the world, such as Glastonbury, Great Amber Hall or Pietrasanta en Concerto.