From Taco to Tango – with Maria Pedano

From Taco to Tango – with Maria Pedano is an exhilarating concert film brought to you by the renowned Ciconia orchestra. Journey into the soul of South America, where melancholy, rhythm, and fire collide in a tour de force that captivates both ear and heart. Ciconia invites the extraordinary soloist Maria Pedano to assume a unique double duty: she belts a soaring soprano in Astor Piazzolla’s “Ave Maria” and then transforms into a soaring oboist for Ennio Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe.” The latter, famously featured in the film *The Mission*, tells the story of Jesuits introducing Spanish and Portuguese music to South America. This music was embraced by indigenous peoples, enriched with African rhythms, and birthed dance forms such as the danzón, milonga, and tango—each layering the continent’s history into every note. Ciconia’s program unfolds like a vibrant tapestry of stories, history, and passion. It begins with Teresa Carreño’s lyrical “Andante” from her String Quartet in B Minor (Venezuela), moves through the haunting “Gabriel’s Oboe” (Bolivia), and presents Villa‑Lobos’ spirited “Ciranda Das Sete Notas for Bassoon and Strings” (Brazil) before soaring into the lush soundscape of his “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9” (Brazil). Astor Piazzolla’s electrifying “Tango Ballet” (Argentina) invites the audience into a world of fiery energy, followed by Alberto Ginastera’s powerful “Concerto for Strings, Opus 33” (Argentina). The journey culminates with Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón No. 2” (Mexico), a piece that is as deeply felt as it is powerful. If you’re ready to experience music that not only wants to be heard but reached into your soul, this concert film invites you to feel the rhythm, taste the stories, and dance with history. Details & tickets.