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Tango gives a musician another way of thinking about music. It stands between jazz and the classical tradition and asks for the intelligence of both: how a line is shaped, how an ensemble listens to itself, how much is decided in the playing rather than on the page. Improvising, arranging, creating.
Upcoming
21–24 September 2026
Gran Típica Paris 2026
This year’s research focuses on the style of Alfredo Gobbi.
- Chloë Pfeiffer (direction)
- Roger Helou (direction)
21–24 January 2027
Basel 2027
Work with small groups and orquesta típica. Formed groups accepted.
At most four double basses and three pianos. Venue: Leonhardsstrasse 6.
Registration via the Musik-Akademie Basel, closing 10 December 2026.
- Roger Helou (piano, direction)
- William Sabatier (bandoneón)
- Juan Braceras (violin)
21–23 May 2027
Leipzig 2027
Details for this workshop have not been announced yet.
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Past courses
19–22 January 2026
Paris
Gran Típica Paris 2026
Topic: Horacio Salgán
This year’s research focuses on the style of Horacio Salgán.
Chloë Pfeiffer (direction) · Roger Helou (direction)
20–23 November 2025
Basel
Basel 2025
Work with small groups and orquesta típica. Formed groups accepted.
Registration via the Musik-Akademie Basel.
Roger Helou (direction) · William Sabatier (bandoneón) · Juan Braceras (guest violin)
29 May – 1 June 2025
Berlin
Berlin 2025
Topic: Aníbal Troilo
Intensive work on specific styles. This year’s topic: Aníbal Troilo.
Christian Gerber (bandoneón) · Roger Helou (direction) · One guest teacher
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