Country : Canada (Quebec) Label : ATMA Classique Genres and styles : Modern Classical / Tango / Tango Nuevo Year : 2025

Denis Plante / Stéphane Tétreault – Stradivatango

· by Frédéric Cardin

Combining the cello with the bandoneon makes perfect sense. It’s not the first time it’s been done, on the contrary. Stradivatango offers a programme in two ‘blocks’ of relatively equal length. The first consists of a substantial composition by Denis Plante (the Stradivatango of the title), a work in eight movements modelled on the baroque suite format. The first movement (Le prince écarlate, The Scarlet Prince) is a clear homage to Vivaldi, with its title recalling the Italian composer’s nickname of the ‘Red Priest’, but also with its nervous gestures and harmonies. Elsewhere, Bach is also in evidence. But the whole, of course, is imbued with the colours and spirit of tango, with its sensual warmth and feline inflections. Some parts seem to me stronger than others, more poignant, but on the whole this is a very fine offering. 

The second ‘block’ is made up of tango classics by Piazzolla and Gardel, a few discoveries and three short additional compositions by Denis Plante. There’s a close understanding between the two musicians, solid musicianship and a very attractive overall result. 

A very attractive album of tango classics and tango inspired new compositions.  

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