August 19
Program 2204 -- Cast of Luis Bravo's Forever Tango with Leslie Caron, host
On August 3 at 8pm ET (check local listings), EVENING AT POPS heats up
Symphony Hall with a special guest appearance by the cast of the Broadway hit
Luis Bravo's Forever Tango. Born in the bars and bordellos of Argentina a
century ago, the tango is described by show creator Bravo as "a way of life."
Hosted by dance legend Leslie Caron (Gigi), this provocative program features
traditional and original numbers from the show, performed by some of the
world's best tango dancers and accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra under
the direction of Keith Lockhart. Selections include "Adios Nonino" by Piazzolla,
"Romance Del Bandoneon" by Androver, and "Jalousie" by Jacob Gade, a piece
particularly associated with the Pops since Arthur Fiedler recorded it with the
Pops in July 1935 on RCA Victor and it went on to become the first Victor
record -- as well as the first orchestral recording -- to sell more than one
million copies. The program continues with an Iberian flair as Lockhart leads
the Orchestra in Chabrier's España Rhapsody and Ravel's Bolero.Concert Program
- Selections from Forever Tango
- España Rhapsody by Chabrier
- "Adios Nonino" by Piazzolla
- "A Evaristo Carriego" by Piazzolla
- "Jalousie" by Gade
- "El Dia Que Me Quieras" by Gardel and Lepera
- "Tus Ojos de Cielo" by Androver
- Bolero by Ravel
- Finale: Lo Que Vendra by Androver