Payadora Tango Ensemble

Sunday, Mar. 24th @ 2:00pm | The Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Tickets for this event will be sold through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Payadora Tango Ensemble

Payadora Ensemble | Harrison Festival — Payadora Ensemble

“The beloved ensemble that is tango and beyond. It is world. It is classical. It is jazz. It is tango…a delicious swirl of music that is the Payadora Ensemble.” -The New Classical FM 96.3

Payadora is an award-winning ensemble that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan traditions (tangos, milongas, waltzes, and folk music such as the Zamba and chacarera), as well as original songs inspired by that tradition. Comprised of musicians who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” has combined their profound love of tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora is officially endorsed by the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of tango, and audiences flock to performances that convey joy, virtuosity, humour and intense passion.

Since 2013, Payadora has presented concerts and sold-out shows at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa Chamberfest, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, Stratford Summer Music, Toronto Summer Music, Festival of the Sound, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Toronto Jazzfest, the COC’s World Music Series at the Four Seasons Centre and the World Accordion & Tango Festival in Victoria. Payadora has also collaborated with the London Symphonia, the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony and the Hannaford Street Silver Band, as well as with PointeTango Dance Company, which explores the intersection between classical dance and earthy tango. Their sold-out 2023 European tour (Madrid, Copenhagen, Budapest and London) included a live-to-air BBC performance.

The show will begin at 2:00 pm but doors will open at 1:00 pm to avoid any lineups. A bar and concession will be available. The show will be two 45 min sets with a short intermission.

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You got questions, we got answers! Have a read of the following to gain an idea of what the night will look like.

Where will the show be?

At the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Rotary Hall

Will there be bathrooms available?

Yes, bathrooms with either hand sanitizer or soap and water will be available.

How long will the concert be?

The band will play for two 45 min sets with a brief intermission.

Will I be able to grab a drink and a snack at the show?

Yes, there will be a bar and concession at the show!

Will I be able to buy a CD or talk to the artist after the show?

It depends on the artist. We will have an area set up just for this, but it depends on how comfortable each artist feels about it. We usually find out about merch the day of, but we will update this when we know more. If merch is available, please bring a debit or credit card. Cash is also accepted, but less preferred.

Will I be able to sit beside my friends?

Yes, we will have round tables with 6-8 chairs setup at each.

Will I be required to wear a mask?

Patrons will not be asked to wear a mask, however, because Covid is still spreading, we do encourage them.

Where do I park?

There is lots of parking just outside the venue. At the Cultural Centre

Will seating be provided?

yes. Cabaret style seating and assigned.

I’m not up for seeing a live performance yet, can I watch online?

No, this show will not be available online.

If I don’t feel well, am experiencing any symptoms, or have been exposed to a known case of COVID-19, will I get my money back if I don’t come.

We really don’t want any sign of this virus anywhere near us, so don’t let the price of the ticket stop you from doing the right thing. We’ll get you your money back, just get in touch and we’ll figure it out.

Will I be able to buy my ticket at the door?

Yes, we will be able to process last-minute sales at the door. The Cultural Centre Box office can help you out!

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