Last night we had a treat, when an orchestra from Canada performed at the concert venue we usually go to. Originally I thought  it was the Toronto Symphony (unlikely, as the concerts are free!) and it turned out to actually be called Sinfonia Toronto. They are a chamber orchestra, so all strings. There was also a solo clarinetists, and they played a good variety of music. When they came back for an encore they played music by a well loved, but controversial, tango composer, Astor Piazzola.

They did an interesting thing I never saw before. They were standing throughout the concert, and in one piece they all strolled across the stage while playing their violins and stopped on the other side. Then they did the opposite in the next movement. Very attractive.

Our group of five went out to eat something afterwards — it was about 10.30 pm, which is just about right for dinner here. But the concert hall is in the business district, so most of the restaurants were closed. We eventually found a Spanish restaurant open, and got a table. Just as we sat down, someone noticed that a bunch of the musicians were at another table!

I went over and introduced myself and congratulated them on the concert. They have been touring various places in South America, but loved Buenos Aires (of course, what’s not to love?) When we were leaving they were still there, so I introduced them to my Argentine friends, and one English, and they were delighted to be recognized. Audiences here are knowledgeable and appreciative, and I was happy that they got such thunderous applause for their work.

Sorry about the quality of the photo, but it was the best my phone could do in the dim light.