Payadora

“The beloved ensemble that is tango and beyond. It is world. It is classical. It is jazz. It is tango…a delicious swirl of music that is the Payadora Ensemble.” – Classical 96.3 FM Award-winning Canadian chamber music ensemble Payadora performs original compositions and arrangements drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan tango and folk music. These musical powerhouses have combined tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora draws from the height of Buenos Aires’ tango tradition, including compositions by De Caro, Pugliese, Troilo, and Salgan, and the masterful, contemporary sounds of Astor Piazzolla and beyond. Officially endorsed by the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of tango, Payadora’s performances convey joy, virtuosity, humour, and intense passion. Payadora has presented concerts and sold-out shows around the world. They have collaborated with the London Symphonia, the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony, the Hannaford Street Silver Band, and the PointeTango Dance Company. Their critically-acclaimed album Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango won the 2024 Folk Music Ontario Award and reached #1 on the World Music Charts in Europe. They have been named on “Best of” lists on NPR’s Rhythm Atlas, Finnish National Radio and CBC Classical. Payadora were also nominated for the Folk Music Awards as “Best Performing Artists.” They released Legend of Carau in 2025, based on the Argentinian folk tale. Now, they return to Victoria after their last appearance at the 2022 World Accordion and Tango Festival! This stellar lineup features some of the most respected chamber musicians in Canada: Rebekah Wolkstein violin/vocals, Drew Jurecka bandoneon/violin/mandolin, Joseph Phillips bass/guitar, and Clark Schaufele piano. TICKETS On sale September 12! $47 Reserved Seating | $42 VJS Members (plus service charges) Available Through: Mary Winspear Centre 250-656-0275 | marywinspear.ca 2243 Beacon Ave. Sidney, BC