Tango with Cally

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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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Caption: Cally Banham
Tango meets classical and jazz!

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Caption: Dancers at a Milonga
It takes two to tango, but first you must walk alone!

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Caption: Eva Peron
What was the connection between Argentina’s famous first lady and tango singer Augustín Magaldi?

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Composers and performers spanning many genres are attracted to the style of Tango.

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Caption: La Telesita
Tangos, folkloric chacarera music, and the famous Argentine myth about the girl who danced herself to death.

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Caption: Astor Piazzolla
The teachers and mentors who helped Tango master Astor Piazzolla find his sound.

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Caption: Carlos Di Sarli
The life and times of paramount Tango musician Carlos Di Sarli.

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Caption: Paola Bordon
Interview with professional Tango dancer Paola Bordon, featuring musical highlights from her career.

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Caption: Nadja Solerno-Sonnenberg
Piazzolla's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons side by side - (Part 1).

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Caption: Joshua Bell
Piazzolla's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons side by side - (Part 2).

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Caption: Carlos Gardel
The story of the iconic tango by Carlos Gardel, featuring contrasting versions.

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Caption: Julian Hasse
This episode features tango performances from two virtuosos, violinist Augustin Hadelich and bandoneon player Julian Hasse.

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Caption: Cally Banham
Cally shares 15 of her favorite tangos in a countdown.

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Featuring music from the album Piazzolla Cien Años.

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  • Added: Oct 01, 2021
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Caption: Ada Falcón
The story of the tragic love affair between Ada Falcón and Francisco Canaro, featuring their marvelous recordings.

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The music of father and son Tango violinists, Antonio and Pablo Agri.

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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
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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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The musical connections between depictions of the open land in American classical music and Argentine gaucho songs.

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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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