Concert and Artist Series for Spring 2012

Tango Del Cielo

Anna Maria Mendieta is currently the principal harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic and was the featured soloist performing Joaquin Rodrigo’s Harp Concerto, “Concierto Serenata”. Ms. Mendieta has performed as a soloist and as a member with many symphony orchestras and chamber music groups across the country. As an advocate for contemporary music, Ms. Mendieta previously served a long tenure as the principle harpist with the nationally acclaimed Women’s Philharmonic. Anna Maria was also a featured instrumentalist for several seasons with Theater Flamenco of San Francisco. In 2006, Ms. Mendieta performed as a featured soloist for the National Harp Conference premiering her presentation of harp and tango music. Her group “Tango del Cielo” is currently the focus of a documentary film for television.

Tango Del Cielo

Leading you through the tight turns, dips and smokey cafes of Argentina, concert harpist Anna Maria Mendieta's exciting new project "Tango del Cielo" (Tango from Heaven) is a fresh and innovative presentation of the passionate and sensuous music of the Argentine Tango and Spanish Flamenco. Bringing together harp, strings, percussion and dance -- we invite you to experience this wholly captivating music in a way never before presented!



All information taken from Ms. Mendieta's website http://annamariamendieta.com

Ticket Prices

Performance is March 5 at 7 pm at Rent Auditorium on MUW's Campus

$18 General Audiences

$15 Seniors (60 +)

$10 Students (College needs to show valid ID)

Tickets can be purchased at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street, Downtown Columbus or online via PayPal below. To purchase senior or student discounts, please call the Columbus Arts Council at 662.328.2787 or come in and see us!

$18 General Audiences

Latin Dance Class!

Monday, March 5, Anna Maria Mendieta and Tango del Cielo will be teaching a Latin dance class at Rent Auditorium on MUW's campus.

Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Cost: $15, includes lunch

Partners are not a necessity, but will be helpful in learning some of the Latin dances.  

Reservations are required. Please call (662) 328-2787 to reserve your spot.