Closing Concert: The Music of the Tango

Our closing concert brings together five outstanding musicians to play the vibrant music of Astor Piazzolla – alongside a selection of their favourite party pieces and showstoppers – in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere.

The quintet comprises:

• Katie Stillman - violin

• Miloš Milivojević - accordion

• James Girling - guitar

• James Manson - double bass

• Benjamin Powell - piano

Programme

Piazzolla pieces to include:

Primavera Porteña, Verano Porteño, Michelangelo 70, Contrabaijisimo and Romance del Diablo

Party Pieces to include:

Dizzy Gillespie arr. Roland Dyens – A Night in Tunisia (guitar)

Bora Dugić – Obican Balknaski Dan (An Ordinary Balkan Day) 

Ginastera – Danza de la moza donosa

Rodgers and Hammerstein arr. Hough – Favourite Things

Raksin, David arr. Mason – Laura

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Tango Dance Workshop AND Evening Concert

Before this spectacular closing concert of the 2025 Summer Festival, why not join us for our Tango Dance Workshop. This 90-minute workshop is open to all levels and ages (12 years+, accompanied by an adult), and is ideal for those new to Argentine tango, and those looking to deepen their understanding of its core principles. The session focuses on discovering the fundamental elements that make tango unique: posture, connection, the embrace, and the essential walking structure.

Find out more about the Tango Dance Workshop:

https://www.glossopmusicfestival.org.uk/event-details/tango-dance-workshop

We are offering a special ticket price for people attending both events:

• Adults can save £10 by attending both the Tango Dance Workshop and Evening Concert for just £20 in total - representing a free workshop OR a 50% discount on the Evening Concert

  
  

• Children (12 years+) can attend both the Tango Dance Workshop and Evening Concert for just £5 in total (they will need to be accompanied by an adult)

• Young Adults (18-25 years) can attend both the Tango Dance Workshop and Evening Concert for just £10 in total

***TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER, YOU WILL NEED A TICKET WHICH PERMITS ENTRY TO BOTH EVENTS***

Tango Dance Workshop | Saturday 21 June | 15.00 | St Mary's Parish Hall, Glossop

The Music of the Tango | Saturday 21 June | 19.00 | The Parish Church, Old Glossop