Modern Tango World N° 11 (Paris, France) | Page 45

ArgEnTango: Piazzolla, A True Story ArgEnTango started as a project of renowned Romanian cellist Razvan Suma, Argentine singer Analia Selis and former Narcotango pianist Mariano Castro. Later, bandoneonist Omar Massa from Argentina and classical violinist Rafael Butaru from Romania joined the project to play au- thentic tango, particularly from composer Astor Piazzolla. This album was recorded live at the Radio Romanian Radio Concert Hall. Of course, we all know most of the Piazzolla songs quite well, such as Milonga del Angel, Milonga de la Anunciacion, Vuelvo al Sur and Balada para un Loca. One might ask why a further recording is needed. The best reason is that these exquisite musicians play the Piazzolla com- positions, plus one by Francisco de Caro, with extreme sensitivity and dynamics. Even these old standards display new facets and attract again and again. In his time, Astor Piaz- zolla had problems with the tango dancers, and they will surely have their problems with several of his compositions for concert hall today, too. Nevertheless, those who like music which speaks directly to the heart and soul will be pleased. Mariano Castro has written perfect arrangements for this wonderful ensemble. Castro’s variable piano playing, Omar Massa´s emo- tional bandoneon, Rafael Butaru´s elegant violin, Razvan Suma´s great tone, and Analia Selis’s beautiful interpretations are what makes the difference. Overall Scoring: **** Dancer´s pleasure < Listener´s pleasure Duration: 62 min. Artist´s website: http://www.argentango.com.ar — 45 — TO SUBSCRIBE, CLICK HERE