author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby
Ahh, it's time to grab that thorny red rose and jam it between your teeth. This is tango at its most dramatic, fleshy and evocative. This is fully orchestral tango incorporating not only the progressive tango style which revolutionized the genre, but also the rich, classical tradition of Latin American composers and other Latin American musical forms such as the milonga and candombe. Featuring and highlighting the piano and bandoneon, the Montevideo Philharmonic sparkles with the rich, full-bodied color that only an orchestra can deliver. Sprinkling the album with some lilting waltzes, Orquestango explodes with passion wrapped up in red satin flair.
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Excellent production
author: Leslie A
It's not easy to bring Tango to an orchestral setting. But when all involved carry it in their veins, things end up being as compelling as here. Highly recommended.
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Excellent uruguayan tango
author: vtlqq
I am not surprised at the excellency of this wonderful CD. I decided to buy it when I read it was interpreted by the renowned Philharmonic of Montevideo,the biggest tango ensemble in the world.
Several years ago, I visited the capital of Uruguay and attended a FANTASTIC tango concert by the Philharmonic of Montevideo conducted by Federico García Vigil. It was an overwhelming experience to see a full philharmonic interpret tango, together with 4 bandoneon players, 2 singers and four fabulous dancers of uruguayan tango. The whole show remained in my mind and in my heart. Now, while listening to this CD, which also includes two great interpreters- Binelli and Ferman-, my mind went back to my visit to Uruguay and relived the whole experience with great satisfaction.
Great music by great musicians. This is high-class tango from Uruguay to the world.
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Fantastico!
author: Den Mark Wichar
After Ferman, Binelli, & Vigil performed with Vancouver (Washington) Symphony recently, it was amazing to find the three on a disc from, where else, CD Baby! The concert was fantastic, & so is the disc.
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