
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Genre bending chamber orchestra explores Argentine tango, from Canaro, Di Sarli, Troilo and Pugliese to Astor Piazzolla, accompanied by Argentine American baritone Gustavo Feulien and professional tango dancers across three sets in an intimate theater.
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