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PERFORMANCE OFFERINGS
Juan Villarreal - SOLO PERFORMANCES
Juan Villarreal offers solo performances for milongas, tango festivals and concert venues, with formats tailored to each event.
LIVE MUSIC FOR MILONGAS — 100% DANCEABLE
Juan performs specially designed tango sets for the dance floor, organized into tandas, following the traditional format of a milonga.
The music can be performed live with guitar and voice, using high-quality backing tracks featuring original recordings by tango’s most famous orchestras, or through a combination of both formats.
This flexible setup brings together the intimacy of live performance and the powerful sound of the great tango orchestras, creating a fully danceable experience for tango dancers.
SEATED CONCERTS
Juan also offers solo seated concerts featuring Argentine tango, original compositions and other musical projects. These performances can focus on voice and guitar, creating an intimate musical experience that connects the audience with the songs, their stories and the world of tango.
From milongas and tango festivals to theaters, cultural centers and private events, Juan adapts each performance to the venue and the audience.
Juan Villarreal - COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCES
Juan Villarreal also performs with a selection of outstanding musicians, including guitarists Leo Andersen and Scott O’Day, bandoneonists Hugo Satorre and Adrián Jo, violinist Sergio Reyes and pianist Emiliano Messiez, with whom he recorded the album Cruce.
These collaborations are available for performances across Europe and the United States, offering different musical formats, from intimate duos and trios to larger ensembles, depending on the event and the organizer’s needs.
The same range of performance options is available with these formations, including danceable live music for milongas, seated concerts, workshops and other musical activities.
Whether the setting calls for an intimate performance or a fuller ensemble sound, each formation can be tailored to the event, the venue and the audience.
Live Music Milongas
As tango social dancers themselves, Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom know what makes music work on the dance floor. With two guitars and voice, they create music that is 100% milonguerísimo bailable — deeply rooted in tango tradition and made for dancing. Their performances bring together rhythmic drive, musical character and a deep understanding of the milonga.
Seated Concerts
Juan and Patricio offer intimate concerts featuring Argentine tango, folklore, contemporary tango music and original compositions. They can introduce the music and share its stories in English, creating a closer connection with the audience.
From house concerts and gardens to theaters and concert halls, they adapt their performances to different spaces and audiences. They especially enjoy the intimacy of house concerts.
Villarreal Crom Peña:
A peña is a traditional gathering centered on Argentine folk music, singing and dance. The Villarreal Crom Peña invites audiences to discover the rich musical traditions of Argentina in a relaxed, welcoming and participatory setting.
Music, wine and empanadas are an ideal combination. Juan and Patricio can even prepare empanadas or teach guests how to make them, if a kitchen is available!
The event can include an introductory chacarera lesson taught by Juan Villarreal, giving participants a first taste of one of Argentina’s most popular folk dances. Organizers can also invite a specialist folk dance teacher to offer additional lessons in chacarera, zamba, gato and other traditional Argentine folk dances.
The Peña can be presented as a participatory music and dance event, a seated concert or a special opening event before a milonga.
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
What the hell is musicality?
Listening, understanding and dancing to the music
What does it mean to dance to the music, rather than simply move with it?
Designed for tango dancers of all levels, this workshop explores the relationship between music and movement. Through practical exercises, guided listening and improvisation, participants work with rhythm, melody, phrasing and musical structure, discovering new ways to interpret the music through their dancing.
The goal is to develop a deeper musical awareness and give dancers more tools to make their movements expressive, intentional and personal.
The Guitar in Tango
History, Evolution and Its Role in the Music of the Río de la Plata
The guitar has played an essential role in the development of tango, from its early roots in the Río de la Plata to contemporary tango music.
This talk explores the instrument’s history, its different musical roles and the techniques and sounds that have shaped its place in tango. Through musical examples and historical context, Juan and Patricio offer an inside look at the guitar’s contribution to tango, both as an accompanying instrument and as a solo voice.
V-Real Sessions
Discovering new music for the tango dance floor
V-Real is Juan Villarreal’s DJ project, dedicated to exploring new music within the tango world.
V-Real Sessions introduce dancers and DJs to contemporary tango compositions, arrangements and recordings, as well as the artists who are developing new approaches to the music we love.
Sessions can take different forms, including talks for DJs, guided listening sessions, practicas and full milongas featuring a carefully selected range of contemporary tango music.
Masterclasses for Musicians
Masterclasses are available in guitar, voice and tango interpretation. They can also include coaching for tango ensembles and musicians who want to develop a deeper understanding of the tango style, phrasing and musical language, regardless of their instrument.
The content can be adapted to the participants’ experience, interests and musical goals.
Individual Instrument Lessons
Juan and Patricio offer individual lessons in guitar and voice, as well as coaching in tango arranging and composition.
Lessons are tailored to each musician’s level and interests, whether the goal is to improve technique, explore tango interpretation or develop original musical ideas.
Movies Screening
EL SONIDO DE ANTES - THE HIDDEN SOUND OF TANGO
Directed by: Yael Szmulewicz | Produced by: Yael Szmulewicz & Patrcio Crom
This documentary follows Patricio Crom on a journey to understand the guitar’s place in tango and the passion it inspires.
Through encounters with musicians and other key figures in Buenos Aires’ tango scene, Patricio explores the instrument’s history, its distinctive sound and the emotions it evokes.
At the heart of the film are two antique guitars: one similar to those seen in Carlos Gardel’s films, and an eleven-string Manjón guitar dating from the turn of the 20th century. Both instruments undergo restoration by specialist luthiers.
Patricio then meets and plays with renowned contemporary tango guitarists, bringing the restored instruments back to life. The journey culminates in an album that pays tribute to tango’s musical heritage.
More than a story about instruments, El sonido de antes explores how music connects people, awakens memories and creates lasting bonds.
Running time: 79 minutes
AMAR AMANDO
Directed by: Yael Szmulewicz | Produced by: Juan Villarreal and Yael Szmulewicz
At the age of 80, after a lifetime working as a teacher, Nidia begins singing lessons with Juan Villarreal, who is 32 at the time.
Her charisma and passion soon take her beyond the classroom and into the bars of Buenos Aires, where she begins sharing her voice with audiences. She approaches life and singing with an intensity that moves everyone she meets.
Nidia brings her own personality to everything she does, from her appearance to her relationships with the people around her. As she discovers new ways to express herself, a deep bond develops with Juan, who accompanies her on this journey and helps her bring to life a side of herself that had long remained hidden.
Amar amando is a portrait of a woman who discovers a new way to express herself, connect with others and embrace life through music.
Subtitles: English, German, Turkish
Running time: 71 minutes