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Film, Video Tambuco Percussion Ensemble Preconcert Conversation

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Title

  • Tambuco Percussion Ensemble Preconcert Conversation

Summary

  • Music Division’s Claudia Morales speaks with Ricardo Gallardo, artistic director of the Tambuco Percussion Ensemble. The Grammy-winning Mexican contemporary classical percussion ensemble returns to the Library of Congress concert series. With more than 32 years of international touring, Tambuco is known for its versatility, playful approach and innovative use of diverse percussion instruments that define the ensemble’s distinctive sound. “What mesmerizing creativity! A tour de force of subtle and forceful artistry. The members of Tambuco are chameleons on dozens of instruments,” Gramophone wrote.

Event Date

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026

Running Time

  • 42 minutes, 8 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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