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The Romano Viazzani Ensemble announce new dance project research for future film for London Tango (ballet)

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Acclaimed classical, jazz and Latin American music Ensemble announce a new dance collaboration in London Tango (Ballet), a captivating narrative dance work for the 21^st century city.

What happens when a partnership becomes a love triangle, then a complex web of friendship and more – and the action all plays out on the dance floor? Welcome to the Midnight Milonga, where Londoners are drawn to reinvent the Argentine heart and passion of Tango with a uniquely local spirit.

London Tango is an intoxicating new tango-ballet inspired by the music of The Romano Viazzani Ensemble and composed by internationally renowned musician Romano Viazzani, under the artistic guidance of Kate Flatt OBE (Les Misérables, Opera North). The Romano Viazzani Ensemble are proud to announce that rehearsal will begin in Winter 2023 to bring the world of London Tango to life in new ways, including a live performance and short film. Choreographed by Amir Giles (Mr Selfridge) and directed on film by Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas, Internal Affairs), the project will also feature powerhouse performances from Mina Ojeda, Giraldo Diomar of the Corrientes Social Club and Dance School alongside Lesta Woo and Touchdown Dance.

London Tango puts the rich social and underground tradition of Tango under the spotlight. This is the first dance project being developed by The Romano Viazzani Ensemble, creating a new way for audiences to experience the flair and atmosphere created by these acclaimed and virtuoso live performers. By also bringing together professional and community dancers, this performance celebrates the beauty, intensity and diversity of Tango in the 21^st century city.

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A selection of images is available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y-06ocqGPh77OxTKNAR1fpr0gertL_c-?usp=drive_link

This project is funded by Arts Council England and produced by Moving Art Management.

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For more information visit: https://romanoviazzani.com/

Press enquiries: rachel@movingartmanagement.com

A selection of images is available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y-06ocqGPh77OxTKNAR1fpr0gertL_c-?usp=drive_link

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Alessandro Fisher – New Album
Romano Viazzani has been asked to arrange the music for BBC New Generation Artist, tenor Alessandro Fisher’s 2023 album where he will be singing a selection of songs from all over Italy. A select group of special musicians have been chosen to provide the music for this exciting new project.

Alessandro Fisher

Michela Musco – New Album – A New Start – Another Paris Sunday Morning
Soprano Michela Musco is featuring 5 of Romano Viazzani’s songs, one of which Paris Opera Tango, was written especially for her and is accompanied by an string orchestra. Other songs include Living in a Dreamworld, What you do to me, Separation and the title track A New Start – Another Paris Sunday Morning. The album will also feature some songs by composer Roman Gomez. The album will be finished in the Summer of 2022 and was recorded near Spoleto in Italy for the label Ars Spoletium. Paris Opera Tango from this album has just been released as a single.

Paris Opera Tango – Romano Viazzani, Michela Musco Collegium Tiberinum

Renzo Ruggieri – The Elements of Jazz
Romano Viazzani has just finished translating into English jazz accordionist, Renzo Ruggieri’s book The Elements of Jazz and is now published and available for sale.

Elements of Jazz Music – Renzo Ruggieri

UKAAT United Kingdom Association of Accordion Teachers
Romano Viazzani is working on a book of scales and arpeggios as a teaching aid for the association he founded to raise the quality of accordion playing and teaching in the UK. You can keep abreast of activities via the UKAAT Facebook page.

UKAAT – United Kingdom Association of Accordion Teachers