Tango and Beyond | Music in the Afternoon

Orquesta Típica Tarareando presents a range of classic and contemporary compositions, illustrating the evolution and breadth of tango from its golden age to the present day.

Enjoy the one-hour concert from 1:00–2:00 PM. Coffee and snacks will be served in the lobby after the concert.

Orquesta Típica Tarareando is a San Francisco Bay Area ensemble specializing in authentic Argentine tango. The orchestra's repertoire includes traditional Golden Age tangos, original arrangements of classics and modern compositions. United by a shared passion for tango, the musicians bring a wealth of experience from diverse musical backgrounds. Individually and as an ensemble, the members have studied with, performed alongside and accompanied many of today's leading tango artists.

Showcasing traditional and contemporary works, the group maintains a vibrant schedule of concerts and social dances. The 2026 season featured appearances at Escape to Tango Monterey Bay Marathon, San Francisco International Arts Festival, Sausalito Center for the Arts, Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center \(Berkeley\), Union Square \(San Francisco\), and other dance events. In May, the group released two recordings: Facturas, containing two new arrangements of beloved standards alongside two original compositions, and Friling, an original arrangement of a Yiddish song written in 1943 in the Vilna ghetto.

This performance is co-sponsored by ¡Con música en vivo! Watch them on video at youtu.be/yNnfjNNEfXc.