SANTA ROSA, Calif. – American Philharmonic Sonoma County concludes its 11th season with “Mas Pasión con QuinTango,” a lively, sensual tribute to the tango and a showcase for the music of noted Latin American and Spanish composers.

The American Philharmonic season finale performances will take place at Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 21, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m.

Renowned violinist and conductor Jeremy Cohen will lead the “people’s orchestra” in music of Mexican composer Jose Pablo Moncayo, Cuban composer Julian Orbon, Spanish composer Joaquin Turina and others.

Bay Area-based Cohen, a violinist and composer, is a multiple Grammy nominee and founder of the acclaimed San Francisco Quartet.

 

QuinTango, a Washington-DC based chamber ensemble dedicated to the musical performance of tango will present works by Tango legends Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzolla and others of the golden age.

 

Sharing the stage with the Philharmonic and QuinTango will be the renowned Tango performers Anton Gazenbeek and Carolina Jaurena.

Gazenbeek is founding director of The School of Traditional Argentine Tango. Jaurena has performed at major concert halls and tango festivals internationally. This international duo has performed to great acclaim. This will be their first Sonoma County appearance.

Tickets to QuinTango are free of charge and feature open seating. The suggested donation is $20.

 

On Sunday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Rosa Church of One Tree, Jeremy Cohen will give a special violin demonstration about tango: its influence and style in music.

This event is a fundraiser for American Philharmonic. Tickets for May 1 are $25.

For more information visit www.apsonoma.org or call 707-542 6238.