Tango with Cally

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Caption: Tango with Cally, Credit: Stealth Creative
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Tango with Cally 

Tango with Cally is a weekly radio program hosted by Saint Louis Symphony musician Cally Banham. She plays tangos from the 1920s to today, and speaks about the history and culture of tango music and dance in a way that is relatable and entertaining to the classical music lover.

Cally Banham has been a proud member of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra since 2006, when she was appointed to the Solo English horn position by then-Music Director David Robertson. Previously she was Solo English horn with the Buffalo Philharmonic and Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico, and Principal Oboe with the Memphis Symphony. Cally has performed as a guest in the principal English horn chairs of the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Cleveland Orchestra.

In 2013, Cally transformed her hobby of dancing Argentine Tango into a musical pursuit. She founded Cortango, a tango/classical/jazz six-piece fusion ensemble. Cortango released its debut album, Tandas, in 2015. In 2018, Cally co- produced her own solo Christmas album, Cor Christmas, which received extensive radio play on classical stations in the US and Canada. Cally's latest recording, Tango to the Cor, has just been released April 2024. Hide full description

Cally Banham has been a proud member of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra since 2006, when she was appointed to the Solo English horn position by then-Music Director David Robertson. Previously she was Solo English horn with the Buffalo Philharmonic and Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico, and Principal Oboe with the Memphis Symphony. Cally has performed as a guest in the principal English horn chairs of the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Cleveland Orchestra.In 2013, Cally transformed her hobby of dancing Argentine Tango into a musical pursuit. She founded Cortango, a tango/classical/jazz six-piece fusion ensemble. Cortango released its debut album, Tandas, in 2015. In 2018, Cally co- produced her own solo Christmas album, Cor Christmas,... Show full description


55 Pieces

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Francisco Canaro's music with his small ensembles, Quinteto Pirincho and Quinteto Don Pancho.

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: Robert Duvall in Assassination Tango
The word on famous actors and other celebrities who tango, and the music they love!

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2022
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Caption: Orquesta Donato
Celebrating the compositions and performances of the talented trio of Golden Era tango musician brothers.

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2022
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Caption: Homero Manzi
The life and poetry of one of Tango's most beloved lyricists, Homero Manzi.

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2022
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Caption: Dancers at a Milonga
Milonga - the tango word defined, and the style of music celebrated with fun selections.

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2022
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Caption: Daniel Barenboim
Tango recordings and other music from the Argentine born pianist and conductor, Daniel Barenboim.

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2022
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Caption: Tito Schipa
The tenors of tango and their connections to opera.

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  • Added: Feb 28, 2022
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Caption: Orlando Goñi
Music and stories featuring the hard working Tango backup musicians.

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  • Added: Feb 28, 2022
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The skinny on dance partners for hire in Buenos Aires!

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  • Added: Feb 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: Juan D'Arienzo
The music and story of popular band leader Juan D'Arienzo, Tango's "King of the Beat".

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  • Added: Feb 01, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: Osvaldo Pugliese
The story of Osvaldo Pugliese's music and his conflicts with the Argentine government.

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  • Added: Jan 22, 2022
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Caption: Gisèle Ben-Dor
Cally interviews conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor, and highlights her recordings.

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  • Added: Jan 09, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Cally shares her own solo Christmas album "Cor Christmas".

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  • Added: Dec 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Selections from Ms. Gomyo's album "A Piazzolla Trilogy" are featured.

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  • Added: Nov 28, 2021
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The famous 1935 Canaro tango "Poema" has a dark story behind it.

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  • Added: Nov 22, 2021
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Caption: Louis Armstrong
Cally shares the back story on the famous phrase!

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2021
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The musical connections between depictions of the open land in American classical music and Argentine gaucho songs.

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  • Added: Oct 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: Aníbal Troilo
The music, life and times of superstar orchestra leader and bandoneon soloist Aníbal Troilo.

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  • Added: Oct 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: L'Histoire du soldat
Guest Mauro Peralta describes the traditional Argentine celebration called "asado". And we hear the Tango movement from L'Histoire du soldat.

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  • Added: Oct 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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The music of father and son Tango violinists, Antonio and Pablo Agri.

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  • Added: Oct 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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