A stroll through Buenos Aires

Artists:

• Tango Virtuosi:
  • Sándor Jávorkai – violin
  • Michal Červienka – accordion
  • Miriam Rodriguez Brüllová – guitar
  • Roman Patkoló – double bass
  • Karol Brüll, Viktoria Bolender – dance

Program:

• Richardo Galliano / Michal Červienka - Fou rire
• Roland Dyens - Tango en Skaï
• Astor Piazzolla - Ave Maria
• Astor Piazzolla - Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
  • Otoño Porteño
• Igor Bázlik / Ján Štrasser - Slovenske tango
• Gerardo Matos Rodríguez - La cumparsita
• Carlos Gardel / Alfredo Le Pera - Por una cabeza
• José Razzano / Carlos Gardel / Celidonio Flores - Mano a mano
• Julio César Sanders / César Felipe Vedani - Adios muchachos

BREAK

• Astor Piazzolla - Histoire du Tango
  • Bordel, 1900
• Sebastián Piana / Homero Manzi - Milonga sentimental
• Mariano Mores / Enrique S. Discépolo - Cafetín de Buenos Aires
• Astor Piazzolla - Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
  • Invierno Porteño
• Ángel Villoldo - El Choclo
• Ivo Pelay / Francisco Canaro - La milonga de Buenos Aires
• Astor Piazzolla - Histoire du Tango
  • Nightclub, 1960
• V tom šírom poli (Slovakian folk melody)
• Astor Piazzolla / Al Di Meola - Double concerto

Compere: Karol Furtak (The Polish Radio)

The name “Buenos Aires” literally translates to “good air” or “fortuitous winds”. It refers to the moderate climate and elegant atmosphere of the capital of Argentina which is  sometimes also called “the Paris of South America”. Those who walk the city are enamoured with its cosmopolitan nature, the eclectic architecture and the richness of its culture, including its musical side. However, Argentina is quite far, while the Łódź Philharmonic is much closer. During the concert entitled “A stroll through Buenos Aires” the listeners will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the city, especially its signature tango. We will hear compositions of Astor Piazzola, the most famous Argentinian composer and the creator of the tango nuevo. Carlos Gardel was another Argentinian who popularized the tango with his singing (“Por una cabeza”). The piece “Adios Muchachos” was the most famous piece from the acumen of his compatriot  Julia César Sanders. Sebastián Piana was the creator of tangoes used in films (“Milonga sentimental”). The tenth muse was also the cause for the creation of the “Cafetin de Buenos Aires” with the music of Mariano Mores. Gerardi Matos Rodriguez gained his fame thanks to the “La cumparsita” tango, whose title is more well-known than the name of its author and even appears in…Sławomir Mrożek’s drama. These pieces and more with many others will be used to create the atmosphere of Buenos Aires in the performance of the Bratislava ensemble Tango Virtuosi. Their playing will be complemented by dancers Karol Brüll and Viktoria Bolender who will perform this famous Argentinian dance.

Top photo: Tango Virtuosi, promotional materials of the artists

Ángel Villoldo's "El Choclo"  tango performed by Tango Virtuosi: