CONCERT & MILONGA
Presented in two parts, the evening will open with a concert programme of tango and world music and conclude with a milonga, open for dancers to dance a tanda (a set of tangos) or a waltz in the stunning setting of Te Ao Mārama South Atrium. Participate actively or simply observe and savour the vibrant Milonga ambience with delicious food and beverage options from the Tuitui Bistro & Café. Join us as the Museum comes to life with the melodious rhythms of tango and world music.
Doors Open 6:30pm
7:30pm Concert & Milonga
Concert Programme
Michelangelo 70 - Astor Piazzolla
A Evaristo Carriego - Eduardo Rovira
Primavera Porteña - Astor Piazzolla
Milonga Triste - Sebastián Piana
Fou Rire - Richard Galliano
Flora's Game - Astor Piazzolla
Concierto para Quinteto - Astor Piazzolla
Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla
Muerte del Angel - Astor Piazzolla
Milonga Programme
A milonga evening is a social event centered around Argentine tango, fostering a sense of community among milonguero & milongueras. Whether participants are seasoned dancers or newcomers, the shared love for the dance creates a welcoming environment where everyone can connect through the universal language of tango.
A "tanda" refers to a set of consecutive tango music pieces (tangos, waltzes or milongas) played during a Milonga. Typically, a tanda consists of three to five songs, carefully selected to maintain a thematic or emotional coherence. The goal is to create a continuous and immersive experience for the dancers.
AOTANGO is thrilled to have the company of tango aficionados Kelly Poon, Stephan Resch, and Stu Johnstone. Together, they'll guide us through the tandas, sharing insights into the art of tango dance and music, whilst delving into the rich tradition of milongas, creating a vibrant atmosphere as we invite the audience and the Auckland tango community to join in the dances at the event.
Kelly Poon
Originating from Malaysia, Kelly started her tango journey in London in 2009 and has studied with some of the most well-known and respected teachers in Buenos Aires. She has been teaching tango since 2016 at the Auckland University of Technology and now at ¡Tango Otra Vez! in Auckland CBD, with a new weekly class starting in Waiheke Island in October 2023. Aside from teaching, Kelly organises milongas, DJs, and guest teachers in events such as the Latin Fiesta NZ.
Stephan Resch
A university lecturer at the University of Auckland by profession, Stephan discovered tango in 2006 and fell in love with the music on a trip to Argentina. As a Tango DJ, his musical selection is based on a preference for Golden Age music and the seamless creation of different moods tailored uniquely for each event. With a preference for flowing valses, recognisable milongas, the big four tango orchestras and the occasional surprise, his music is sure to fill the dance floor as Stephan has honed his DJing over the past decade at major milongas, marathons and festivals in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Stu Johnstone
Stu Johnstone has been a musician for more than half a century playing keyboards, bass guitar and double bass in rock and jazz bands. He took up tango dancing in 2013, began tango DJing in 2019 and since then has held workshops for dancers on tango musicality and the evolution of tango. During one of his visits to Buenos Aires in 2018 he purchased a bandoneon and has been taking lessons since then.
First Tanda: In the Style of Orquesta Típica Di Sarli
1. Bahia Blanca - Carlos Di Sarli
2. Buscandote - Osvaldo Fresedo
3. Fueron Tres Años - Héctor Varela
Second Tanda: In the Style of Orquesta Osvaldo Pugliese
4. Recuerdo - Osvaldo Pugliese
5. Gallo Ciego - Agustín Bardi
6. La Yumba - Osvaldo Pugliese
Waltzes
7. Corazon de Oro - Francisco Canaro
8. La Foule / Que nadie sepa mi sufrir - Ángel Cabral
Third Tanda: In the style of Orquesta Típica Aníbal Troilo
9. Quejas de Bandoneon - Juan de Dios Filiberto
10. Malena - Lucio Demare
11. El Choclo - Ángel Villoldo
Fourth Tanda: In the style of Orquesta Típica Juan D'Arienzo
12. Loca - Juan d'Arienzo
13. Por Una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel
14. La Cumparsita - Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
AOTANGO would like to thank Kelly Poon, Stephan Resch & Stu Johnstone for helping prepare the milonga evening and dancers Cecilia Trini, Era Resch, Glenn Chadderton, Brett Calcott, Jorge Amparado, Natallia Ramanchuk & John Flowers for performing with us.
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