Théo Ould's arrangements for this album were custom-made for the Bilitis Quartet and contrabassist Blanche Stromboni, aiming to reflect their individual personalities.
Performer Biography
Théo Ould, the accordionist on this album, was the first accordionist to be nominated in the 'New Revelation' category of the Victoires de la Musique Classique at the age of 24.
Performer Biography
Mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, featured on tracks 3 and 4, won a Victoire de la Musique Classique in 2023 and a Grammy Award in 2025.
Performer Biography
Théo Ould began his musical training at the Marseille Conservatoire at the age of six, where he was fascinated by both the sound and the appearance of the accordion.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Piazzolla, proud of his heritage, revolutionized the tango, and this album aims to present music at the intersection of his influences and those of the performers.
Composer Biography
Astor Piazzolla, the composer of these works, was influenced by classical music from Bach, Stravinsky, and Bartók, and later collaborated with rock and jazz musicians, also composing for films.
Compositional Technique
The album's arrangements incorporate diverse musical influences, including a quotation from Ravel's Quartet in 'Vuelvo al Sur', Stravinsky in 'Adiós Nonino', and Chick Corea & Gary Burton in 'Violentango'.
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