Carlos Quilici is a bandoneonist, arranger, composer, director, and teacher of tango, from Rosario, Argentina.
He has recorded five albums with “Los Tauras”, two with the “Orquesta de Carlos Quilici” (the second with maestro Rodolfo Cholo Montironi as a guest), a double album of solo bandoneon, one with the “Orquesta Juvenil de Tango de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario” directed by maestro Domingo Federico” and has participated in many others.
Carlos graduated in 1996 as a “Bandoneon Instrumental Technician” at the School of Music of the National University of Rosario and has been a teacher of bandoneon there since 2000. He also teaches courses on tango and bandoneon, in private and public settings, as well as musicality workshops for dancers. In addition to having a deep tango legacy from his early childhood from his father Gerardo Quilici, a prominent collector and disseminator of tango, he has studied with great teachers, such as Domingo Federico and Rodolfo Mederos.
Whether playing solo, in a small ensemble or with his full orchestra, Carlos’ music delights audiences the world over.
House Concert - Saturday 13th July, 7.30pm for 8pm start
Hosted by Amy & Roberto in Pathhead featuring Carlos Quilici. Tickets £15,BYOB. Booking essential. For tickets & venue info email amygeddes@mac.com
Workshops - Sunday 14th July, 11am-4pm
There will be 2 levels :-
1. Slow - take it easy! For improving beginner/lower intermediate players, easy keys and simple melodies or accompanying parts
2. Fast - challenge yourself! For upper intermediate / advanced players, trickier keys and melodies, tunes taught faster - we recommend you are confident in playing chromatically and like working at a good pace.
General Info
Carlos and Roberto will lead the classes, Amy will be on hand to help and/or take a slower paced class as required.
Suitable for instruments that can play in a range of keys, (roughly from 2 flats to 4 sharps, ex fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar etc.
Audio will be sent out the week before so you can familiarise yourself with the tunes and sheet music will be provided on the day.
Tickets £30 for the day, including a light lunch. We can offer a limited number of concession tickets at £15, please ask if required. Booking essential! To reserve your place, just email amygeddes@mac.com