Manchester Camerata presents Upclose: ¡Viva! 2019

Manchester Camerata return to HOME with a special Upclose performance for ¡Viva! with soloist Francesca Dego, one of the most sought after young violinists on the international scene, celebrated for her compelling interpretations and flawless technique. Fire up your imagination through vivid and vibrant music, searing your minds with the red-hot sounds of Golijov and Piazzolla. The evening’s programme includes Piazolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a piece dripping in luscious melodies and passionate rhythms.

Hannah Calascione creates live visuals, edited by Clara Casian, in a film piece made in response to The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Piazzolla.

Footage has been supplied by Construir TV, Argentina; the North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University and Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires. The film also includes shots of Tango Manchester dancers, captured by Hannah Calascione.

Commissioned by HOME

Programme
Piazzolla Melodia in La menor
Golijov Lullaby and Doina
Villa-Lobos Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 arr. Krance
Golijov Last Round
INTERVAL
Piazzolla Estaciones Porteñas – The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

Performed By
Francesca Dego Violin/Director

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  • From £15 (conc. available)
  • Warnings: The film accompanying The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, contains images of flashing light