Payadora’s Tangomania Set to Weave Passion and Virtuosity Across Atlantic Canada
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September 26, 2024
PAYADORA’S TANGOMANIA SET TO WEAVE PASSION AND VIRTUOSITY ACROSS ATLANTIC CANADA
K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – It takes more than two to tango – just ask Canada’s premiere tango ensemble, Payadora.
Prepare for an electrifying musical experience as Payadora, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed ensemble, tours Atlantic Canada with Debut Atlantic from October 11-27, 2024, and captivates audiences with their unique take on South American folk music. Drawing influences from Argentina to Eastern Europe and paying homage to the legendary Astor Piazzolla, Payadora plays the tango with an authenticity that is both steamy and sophisticated. Their artistry has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, with The Ottawa Citizen hailing them as a “World Class Contemporary Chamber Ensemble” and The WholeNote declaring them a “Superstar group!”. Renowned for their innovative compositions and masterful arrangements, Payadora is set to bring their vibrant, playful, and virtuosic sound to the stage in ten unmissable performance – eight in Nova Scotia and two in New Brunswick – that will have audiences on their feet.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the unparalleled artistry of Payadora as they tour for two weeks with Debut Atlantic. The tour kicks off on Friday, October 21, in Mahone Bay, NS, at Cecilia’s Retreat with a 7:00pm performance, setting the stage for a series of captivating shows. The following day, Sunday, October 13, they’ll enchant audiences in Bertrand, NB, at Musique Saint-Joachim with a 2:00pm afternoon concert. Their journey continues to Moncton, NB, where they will perform at Théâtre Capitol Theatre’s Empress Theatre on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30pm, followed by a show in Truro, NS, at The Marigold Centre on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00pm. On Friday, October 18, Payadora will dazzle the crowd at the Antigonish Performing Arts Series in Antigonish, NS, at 7:30pm, before moving to Dartmouth, NS, where they’ll grace the stage at Woodlawn United Church on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00pm. The ensemble will then bring their unique sound to Wolfville, NS, at the Acadia Performing Arts Series Festival Theatre on Sunday, October 20, at 7:30pm. As the second week unfolds, Payadora will perform at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:30pm, and then at King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal, NS, on Friday, October 25, at 7:30pm. They’ll wrap up their Debut Atlantic tour on Sunday, October 27, with a spectacular performance at Music at Trinity in Amherst, NS, at 3:00pm.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Payadora live!
In addition to concert engagements, Payadora will be working with young students through the Debut Goes to School! program. This season, Debut Goes to School offers students throughout Atlantic Canada in-person access to outstanding classical and global music artists. Through this program, students are provided the opportunity to participate in live, interactive learning sessions and other events for various age groups and levels of ability.
Debut Atlantic wants to recognize the partners and sponsors that come together to bring these incredible artists to communities and venues of all sizes across our region. It would not be possible without the generous support of sustaining partners, including the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, and the Province of New Brunswick. Debut would also like to thank its educational partner, the Nova Scotia Department of Education; and its season partners, including the Halifax Regional Municipality, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation, Support4Culture, the Craig Foundation, Pink Larkin, Halcraft Printers, Strategic Arts Management, and InnVest Hotels (Comfort Inn).
Please see the enclosed list of concert dates and artist biography, and come share in a unique performance, rich with passion and exploration.
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As one of Canada’s most prestigious classical music organizations, Debut Atlantic is committed to developing young artists and establishing new initiatives that enhance the cultural life of Atlantic Canada. Since 1979 it has treated Atlantic audiences to Canada’s most promising young musicians. Celebrating 44 years, Debut Atlantic has featured over 400 artists, gracing the stages of venues from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Full details on Debut Atlantic’s concert seasons and educational programs can be found at www.debutatlantic.ca.
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For further information, please contact:
Erin Sparks – Executive Director
Debut Atlantic
902-429-6812
erin@debutatlantic.ca
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Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer
Debut Atlantic
902-429-6812
TOUR SCHEDULE—Payadora
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, October 11, 2024
Musique Royale
Cecilia’s Retreat
1199 Oakland Rd, Mahone Bay, NS
musiqueroyale.com
Bertrand, New Brunswick
2:00pm, October 13, 2024
Musique Saint-Joachim
Église St-Joachim
650 Boulevard des Acadiens
musiquestjoachim.com
Moncton, New Brunswick
7:30pm, October 16, 2024
Théâtre Capitol Theatre – Empress Theatre
811 Main St
capitol.nb.ca
506-856-4379
Truro, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, October 17, 2024
St. Andrew’s United Church
55 King St, Truro, NS
902-897-4004
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, October 18, 2024
Antigonish Performing Arts Series
Immaculata Hall, St. F.X. University
2360 Notre Dame Ave.
902-867-3909
people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, October 19, 2024
Woodlawn United Church
Dartmouth Community Concert Association
54 Woodlawn Rd.
dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca/index.html
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, October 20, 2024
Acadia Performing Arts Series
Festival Theatre
385 Main St.
1-800-542-TICK (8425)
pas.acadiau.ca
Pictou, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, October 23, 2024
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
25B Front St.
1-800-353-5338
decostecentre.ca
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, October 25, 2024
King’s Theatre
209 George St.
902-532-7704
www.kingstheatre.ca
Amherst, Nova Scotia
3:00pm, October 27, 2024
Music at Trinity
St. Stephen’s United Church
902-667-8483
BIOGRAPHY—PAYADORA
Since 2013, Payadora has been redefining Argentinian and Uruguayan music traditions with a unique fusion of classical, jazz, and global influences. Renowned for their innovative reinterpretations of tangos, milongas, waltzes, and folk styles, the ensemble has earned acclaim from the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto and performed at top venues like the National Arts Centre and Vancouver Island’s MusicFest.
Their latest album, “Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango,” reached #1 on the World Music Charts in Europe and garnered praise from the BBC, CBC, and NPR. The album also won the German World Music Award and “Best New Piece” at the 2023 Yiddish Music Awards.
Supported by grants from the Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts, Payadora continues to push the boundaries of tango through dynamic performances and global tours, celebrated for their artistry, virtuosity, and passion.
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