Víctor Villena brings Piazzolla's Tango Nuevo to Brechthaus Augsburg
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Experience Tango Nuevo: Víctor Villena introduces the sound world of Piazzolla
The Brechthaus Augsburg will focus on the fascinating music of Argentine tango on Saturday, October 31, 2026. In a two-hour workshop with the renowned bandoneon player Víctor Villena, Astor Piazzolla will be particularly highlighted – the composer who revolutionized Tango Nuevo with unusual harmonies, jazz-like impulses, and classical orchestration.
Rhythm, Timbre, and Expression
From 15:00 to 17:00, participants will explore the rhythmic diversity and special sound language of Tango Nuevo. The focus will be on musical expressiveness, precise synchronization, and the characteristic tension between melody, accompaniment, and dance pulse. This provides an intense insight into the musical structures that make Piazzolla's works unmistakable to this day.
Join in or listen attentively
The workshop is aimed at both active musicians and interested listeners. Active participation allows for practical engagement with the repertoire and interpretation; passive guests can experience the musical work up close and gain direct access to bandoneon, tango rhythms, and stage performance.
Víctor Villena: Virtuosity with International Flair
Víctor Villena began playing the bandoneon at the age of nine in Argentina. At 17, he was awarded as an outstanding young bandoneonist by the National Tango Academy in Buenos Aires. In 1997, he won the award for best soloist at the national competition in Cosquín. Later, he collaborated with significant orchestras and artists, including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, and the Brussels Jazz Orchestra.
His concert activities have taken him to renowned stages in Europe, the USA, and Japan. Through his playing, Villena combines the expressive directness of Argentine tango with chamber music precision and a nuanced sense of timbre. His discography includes the solo album Bandoneón Ecléctico as well as other projects related to tango, classical music, and contemporary composition.
An Afternoon Full of Live Atmosphere
In the historical Brechthaus, the music unfolds a special intimacy: every breath of the bandoneon, every rhythmic shift, and every dynamic turn is immediately palpable. The workshop combines musical expertise with a sensual live atmosphere and is aimed at all who wish to not only hear Piazzolla's music but to understand it more deeply in its structure and emotional impact.
Conclusion: Experience Tango Nuevo Up Close
The workshop with Víctor Villena promises a focused and inspiring afternoon between Argentine tango tradition, modern composition, and virtuosic bandoneon artistry. Whether actively making music or listening attentively: The Brechthaus will become a space for musical discovery. Registration is via email at info@irislichtinger.com.
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