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Tango with Cally in March features an in depth look at two composers' interpretations of the seasons

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Published February 18, 2022 at 8:50 AM EST
Four panel painting of the four seasons from winter to spring, summer and autumn reflected in water
Y. Chaki
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Y. Chaki, The Four Seasons, oil on canvas 11 ft x 22 ft, 1988: Royal Bank of Canada

Nature has inspired many composers over the centuries. This month on Tango with Cally, host Cally Banham inspires us with Vivaldi's Four Seasons juxtaposed with Astor Piazolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

3/2 Spring and Summer Piazzolla's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons side by side - (Pt 1)

3/9 Autumn and Winter Piazzolla's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons side by side - (Pt 2)

3/16 Por una cabeza The story of the iconic tango by Carlos Gardel, featuring contrasting versions.

NOTE: Live from Hochstein returns on 3/23, and Tango with Cally will go on hiatus until the Hochstein season ends in late May.
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