Album Launch Concert
"8 Concepts of Tango" - by Håkon Skogstad

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 20:00
Venue: Cosmopolite Scene

Pianist and composer Håkon Skogstad will present his third album, "8 Concepts of Tango," alongside 8 musicians in a unique event in Oslo. This album is the culmination of his acclaimed tango trilogy, where he blends Argentine tango with classical music and jazz, creating a new musical expression. The album, a continuation of his award-winning "Visions of Tango" (Spellemann Award, 2021), has already received excellent international reviews and has surpassed 120,000 streams on Spotify.

This concert marks the first performance of "8 Concepts of Tango" in Oslo, featuring original compositions by Skogstad as well as works by Astor Piazzolla.

Musicians:

• Håkon Skogstad - piano and composition
• Atle Sponberg - violin
• Rannveig Ryeng - violin
• Einar Kyvik Bauge - viola
• Marit Aspaas - cello
• Jon Åsnes - double bass
• Åsbjørg Ryeng - bandoneon
• Valeria Neira Lillebjerka - bandoneon

Cosmopolite Scene
Håkon Skogstad - classical and tango pianist