This exciting release was recorded live in the Mozartsaal of the Konzerthaus in Vienna. The repertoire is not entirely what might by expected from the Alban Berg Quartet; a Latin flavor predominates with Per Arne Glorvigen playing the bandoneon in pieces by Piazzolla and Schwertsik. There are also four solo pieces for bandoneon by Arolas, Cobian, and de Caro.
Some reviews:
Some reviews:
Per Arne Glorvigens command of the bandonenon was delicate and vital. (New York Times)
If Per Arne Glorvigen werent such and expert on the bandoneon, we could make jokes about his playing the quintessential South American instrument pretty well for a Norwegian. But his accordionlike instrument brougt such piercing bite to Piazzollas angular rythms and such caressing mellowness to his lyrical flights that jokes arent needed. (Chicago Sun-Times)
…The performances precision was breathtaking. With a glance and a nod Glorvigen locked his partners (The Alban Berg Quartet) to the dancefloor, up and down those sad, lurching tango phrases that never want to end. (The Times)
Glorvigen and the Alban Berg Quartet gave the piece an impressive symphonic sweep, as well as gripping sadness.
Bandoneonplayer Per Arne Glorvigen is excellent,his pliable tempos are linked with superb dexterity.(Critic on the record Tango Sensations with the Alban Berg Quartet) (The Guardian).
Alban Berg Quartett
Personnel:
Valentin Erben (cello)
Thomas Kakuska (viola)
Günter Pichler (violin)
Gerhard Schulz (violin)
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Bandoneon – Per Arne Glorvigen (banoneon)
Alois Porsch (bass)
Arne Glorvigen
Tracklist:
Astor Piazolla:
01. Asleep (Piazolla) 5.46
02. Anxiety (Piazolla) 4.59
03. Awake (Piazolla) 5.56
04. Fear (Piazolla) 3.54
Eduardo Arolas:
05. El Marne (Gran Tango De Salón) (Arolas) 3.13
Juan Carlos Cobián:
06. Mi Refugio (Gran Tango De Moda) (arranged by Astor Piazolla) (Cobián) 3.38
Julio De Caro:
07. La Rayuela (Gran Tango Milonga) (Caro) 2.38
Kurt Schwertsik: Adieu Satie Op. 86:
08. I: Parade. Très Modéré Et Un Peu Sec (Schwertsik) 2.09
09. II: Darius En Vacances. Tranquille Et À L'Aise (Schwertsik) 3.06
10. III: Le Coq Et L'Arlequin. Sans Gêne, Assez Vite (Schwertsik) 4.05
11. IV: Gymnopédie. Valse Très Lente (Schwertsik) 4.06
12. V: Clownerie Acrobatique. Très Vite (Schwertsik) 2.56
Astor Piazolla:
13. Tristezas Para Un AA (Piazolla) 13.07
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