Tango Under the Stars, Blu-ray (2016)

by | Mar 13, 2017 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews

A wonderful evening of tango-related works in the Hollywood Bowl.

Tango Under the Stars, Blu-ray (2016)

Performers: Gustavo Dudamel and the Hollywood Bowl Orch./ Angel Romero, guitar/Lalo Schifrin/ Tango Buenos Aires Dancers/ Seth Asarnow, bandoneon
Director: Michael Beyer
Studio: C Major (Distr. by Naxos) [3/24/17]
Program: LALO SCHIFRIN: Concerto for Guitar and Orch. No. 2; Concierto de la Amistad; GINASTERA: Four Dances from Estancia; PIAZZOLLA: Tangaso, La Muerte del Angel; Adios Nonino; Oblivion; Libertango
Video:  1080i for 16:9 screens, HD colorAudio: DTS 5.1
Language: English, German, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
All regions
Extras: Featurettes on Dudamel, Schifrin & Romero (19 min.)
Length: 83 min. (total 102 min.)
Rating: *****

This was a most invigorating evening at the Hollywood Bowl. Gustavo Dudamel is perfect as the conductor of the orchestra and the assemblage of this evening, which accents the colors, rhythms and passion of music by Piazzolla – the master of The New Tango – composer Lalo Schifrin, composer Ginastera, noted guitarist Angel Romero and the dancers of the authentic tango from Buenos Aires.  Alberto Ginastera was Dudamel’s first teacher, and he has become an important 20th century classical composer of the Americas. Four of his exciting dances from Estancia are performed by the orchestra. Schifrin, who is known for his scores to Mission Impossible and Dirty Harry, has written two guitar concertos – including one especially for his friend Angel Romero. It is heard here in its world premiere presentation.The Buenos Aires dancers are fun to watch as they perform in front of the orchestra. The sonics are top-notch.

—John Sunier

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