Lectures at Seoul Tango Festival
• Each lecture is 2 hour 15 minutes long
• Lectures are given in English with Korean translation, other language translation may be available upon request.
M1. Introduction to the Orquesta Típica – Transform the Way You Hear Tango
This is what every tanguero should know: a complete toolbox for understanding how tango music works. Listen deeper, recognize its patterns and styles, and experience the music from within. A journey of discovery that will take your dancing and listening to the next level.
M2. Carlos Di Sarli – The Hidden Complexity of Tango’s Great Illusionist
A perfect blend of romanticism, elegance, and raw tango feeling, Di Sarli shaped a unique musical world rich in detail. Immerse yourself in his deceptively simple logic and learn to hear and understand one of tango’s most refined and enigmatic styles.
M3. Aníbal Troilo – The Gold Standard of Tango
Troilo combined musical excellence, danceable rhythm, and deep expression in a language close to the people. His rhythmic logic, lyricism, and phrasing shaped the core language of modern tango. Discover and enjoy every nuance of tango’s great interpretive legacy.
M4. Juan D’Arienzo – Inside the King of Rhythm’s Musical Machine
Raging marcatos, rhythmic tuttis, octaved piano solos, virtuosic variations, and tresillos everywhere — this is how D’Arienzo mastered the art of setting dance floors on fire. Dive deeper than ever into the most energetic and festive expressions of tango.
M5. Osvaldo Pugliese – Trance, Fire, and Poetry in Continuous Motion
Yumbas, daring rubatos, whimsical solos, luminous bandoneón variations, and a complex rhythmic architecture. Learn to hear and understand every detail of the most powerful and expressive style in tango history.
Do not miss the chance to study with tango music authority Ignacio Varchausky!
One of the world’s leading tango orchestra directors & music authorities
Worked directly with dozens of musicians from the legendary orchestras of Di Sarli, D’Arienzo, Pugliese and Troilo. Produced over 50 tango albums with top tango musicians. Latin Grammy Award winner. Creator of Orquesta El Arranque and founder of the prestigious Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce.
A pioneer of tango music education for dancers, internationally acclaimed
Creator of a teaching philosophy that has shaped how tango musicality is taught today, influencing many of today’s leading tango teachers. Renowned for transforming dancers’ musical understanding and interpretation, and regularly invited to teach in Argentina, Europe, and the U.S. This is his first appearance in Asia!
6 carefully curated tango music lectures at Seoul Tango Festival
From Orquesta Típica fundamentals to Di Sarli, D’Arienzo, Troilo and Pugliese. Clear, concrete and dancer-friendly explanations with musical examples.
Exclusive private lessons available
• Deep musical coaching for dancers
• Professional coaching for tango musicians and singers
• Advanced musical guidance for tango DJs
• Devoted tango vinyl collector for over 30 years, with access to rare recordings
• Lectures given in English, translated to Korean and possibly other languages on demand
