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Back to Biographies Luis Bravo In addition to directing and creating Forever Tango, Luis Bravo produced the show's compact disc and is producing a film documentary on tango and Argentine culture. He is deeply involved in promoting talent through his newly formed record company that specializes in Argentine tango and folkloric music. Born in Añatuya Santiago de Estero, Mr. Bravo moved as a boy to Buenos Aires, where he studied guitar and cello. He attended both the Municipal Conservatory of Music Manuel de Fallas and the University of Buenos Aires. Before moving to the United States to study with Ronald Leonard, Mr. Bravo held a position with the Argentine Symphony. Since then, he has performed as cellist with many prestigious ensembles in South America and throughout the world. He performed the world premiere of the Double Concerto for Cello, Bandoneon, and Orchestra by Lisandro Adrover (Forever Tango's musical director). Mr. Bravo was awarded the Spoleto Festival's coveted Simpatia Prize for Forever Tango, which closed the Italian festival in 1996. Most recently, Forever Tango received a 1998 Tony nomination for best choreography |