· THE INTERNATIONAL ART OF TANGO FESTIVAL II
· THE INTERNATIONAL ART OF TANGO FESTIVAL II
THE INTERNATIONAL ART OF TANGO FESTIVAL II
ONE WEEK | FOUR LOCATIONS
Camarada’s International Art of Tango Festival returns for a second year of cross-border explorations into the art of tango.
With four exciting programs in four different venues across the San Diego-Tijuana region, Camarada invites audiences to witness tango through music, dance, and cultural conversation.
Concerts will feature The Camarada Tango Quartet - Beth Ross Buckley (flute), David Buckley (violin), Dana Burnett (piano) & Andrés Martín (double bass & composer/arranger).
Camarada is thrilled to welcome guest artists Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon & composer) & Ignacio Varchausky (tango historian & double bass ) both hailing from Argentina, the birthplace of tango. Carolina Jaurena & Anton Domansky (tango dancers) will travel to San Diego from New York to be featured in our CECUT & Conrad performances, plus an all-new “What is Tango” lecture with dance demonstration @ Mingei International Museum.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
TANGO ÍNTIMO II
UC San Diego Park & Market - 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
6:30 PM Doors Open
6:45 PM A Conversation about Tango with Ignacio Varchausky, tango historian and double bassist
7:30 PM Concert Begins
Camarada invites you into the heart of tango with a concert that strips the genre down to its most intimate and expressive form. Featuring solo, duo, and trio performances, the program blends raw emotion with refined artistry. A world premiere by bandoneón master Pablo Jaurena and works by the deeply lyrical Andrés Martín anchor the evening, interwoven with storytelling from one of the world’s leading tango voices.
This is tango up close—personal, passionate, and soul-deep.
Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Andrés Martín, double bass
Dana Burnett, piano
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon
Ignacio Varchausky, double bass
Music by Francini, Leopoldo Federico, Cobian/Cadicamo, Julio Pane, Edgardo Donato, Ángel Villoldo,
Pablo Jaurena, Astor Piazzolla & Andrés Martín
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
QUÉ ES EL TANGO?
WHAT IS TANGO?
Mingei International Museum - 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
4:30 PM Doors Open
5:00 PM Lecture Demonstration Begins SPANISH
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Lecture Demonstration Begins ENGLISH
exploring the music, the moves, and the magic of tango
Renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky, joining us from Buenos Aires, breaks down tango’s groove—from the score to the floor. This lecture with dance demonstration reveals how the rhythms, melodies, and iconic steps of tango intertwine. Participants will discover how the dance becomes an extension of the music itself, expressing passion, precision, and the unmistakable pulse of the Río de la Plata. Joining Ignacio are world-class tango dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky, arriving from New York to illuminate how music transforms into movement. Also, Pablo Jaurena, coming from Córdoba, Argentina, will illustrate on the bandoneon the emblematic musical tones of tango: its music, its rhythm, and its unmistakable pulse. Through history, musical insight, and live demonstrations, the essence of tango comes vividly to life.
Una charla y demostración de tango
Explorando la música, el movimiento y la magia del tango
El reconocido historiador del tango Ignacio Varchausky, oriundo y residente de Buenos Aires, nos acompaña para desentrañar el pulso del tango: de la música a la pista de baile. Esta charla, con demostraciones en vivo de danza y bandoneón, revela cómo se entrelazan ritmos, melodías y pasos icónicos, dando forma a un lenguaje único.
Los participantes descubrirán cómo la danza se convierte en una extensión de la música, expresando la pasión, la precisión y el inconfundible latido del Río de la Plata. Junto a Ignacio, los bailarines de nivel internacional Carolina Jaurena y Anton Domansky llegan desde Nueva York para mostrar cómo la música se transforma en movimiento. Y Pablo Jaurena, proveniente de Córdoba, Argentina, ilustrará con su bandoneón los tonos emblemáticos del tango: la música, el ritmo y su inconfundible pulso.
A través de la historia, el análisis musical y demostraciones en vivo, la esencia del tango cobrará vida de manera vibrante.
Ignacio Varchausky, historiador del tango
Carolina Jaurena, bailarina de tango
Anton Domansky, bailarín de tango
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneón
Friday, February 27, 2026
EL ARTE DEL TANGO II - TIJUANA
Sala de Espectáculos del Centro Cultural Tijuana - 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
6:00 PM Tickets Issued
7:00 PM Concert Begins
seduces the senses, stirs the soul
Travel to the soul of Argentina with The Art of Tango II, an electrifying event featuring an ensemble of virtuoso musicians and dancers, each one a torchbearer of the rich tango tradition.
Tickets are all FREE and will be issued on the day of the concert, one hour prior to the start time, at CECUT.
Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Andrés Martín, double bass
Dana Burnett, piano
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon
Ignacio Varchausky, double bass
Carolina Jaurena, tango dance
Anton Domansky, tango dance
Saturday, February 28, 2026
THE ART OF TANGO II - LA JOLLA
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center - 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7:00 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Concert Begins
the past and future of tango in one unforgettable night
music by Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Pugliese, Eduardo Arolas, Pablo Jaurena, Carlos Gardel, Horacio Salgán and Andrés Martín
The Camarada Tango Quartet brings a fresh and compelling take on Argentina’s most iconic art form.
This powerhouse performance features The Camarada Tango Quartet with guest virtuoso Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon), renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky and world-class tango dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky. The program journeys through legendary tango masters—Piazzolla, Gardel, Pugliese, Salgán—bringing their timeless works to life with flair and precision. At the heart of the evening is a dynamic new commission by Andrés Martín, a bold and evocative work that pushes tango forward while honoring its rich legacy.
The Camarada Tango Quartet redefines the tango experience with a bold, post-Piazzolla approach—masterfully blending the soul of tango, a virtuosic classical vibe, and a rock ‘n’ roll edge. This ensemble breathes new life into tango with original works by the renowned composer and double bassist Andrés Martín. His insights and stories provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, making each performance an intimate dialogue between the audience and the art itself.
Witness tango in all its glory—raw, refined, and utterly unforgettable.
Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Andrés Martín, double bass
Dana Burnett, piano
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon
Ignacio Varchausky, double bass
Carolina Jaurena, tango dance
Anton Domansky, tango dance