The Stowe Tango Music Festival and Bandoneon International Competition organizers have announced the cancellation of this year’s event which originally was planned for August 2020. The Stowe Tango Music Festival is the United States’ premier tango music festival, noted both for its unique series of performances and its high level of musical training.

Organizers Hector Del Curto and Jisoo Ok are already working on meaningful virtual ways the STMF community can come together and enjoy music and each other. The medium may be different, but they can and will still share the essence of the Stowe experience.

If you have a 2020 festival pass, you can take one of the following options:
** Donate the value of your credit as a tax-deductible contribution. Your generous support during this difficult time helps the festival to remain strong and keep providing tango music and education.
** Use your credit towards the 2021 Festival Pass.
** Request a full refund to your original method of payment by June 1st. After June 1st, your 2020 pass will be converted to a credit toward the 2021 Festival Pass.

Founded by bandoneonist Hector Del Curto and cellist Jisoo Ok, the highlight of the festival is the Stowe Tango Music Festival Orchestra – a truly unique tango orchestra comprised of an extraordinary group of selected students from all over the globe and world-class artists including guest tango legends from Argentina. The festival also features numerous events for dancers and the world’s only annual bandoneon competition – Che Bandoneon International Competition.

The Stowe Tango Music Festival’s mission is to to integrate and expand Stowe and surrounding communities by making Tango accessible to everyone through the music, the dance, the art, the educational programs and community events. It offers a wide range of opportunities for aficionados and newcomers to connect with Tango Music in new and innovative ways.The Stowe Tango Music Festival is sponsored by The Argentine Tango Society.

For further information: stowetangomusicfestival@gmail.com