Raves for Pablo Ziegler’s Beyond Tango at Mondavi Center
Following a thrilling evening at Symphony Space in New York, Pablo Ziegler and the performers of Beyond Tango were received with ovation and acclaim at the Mondavi Center in Davis, CA.
The Sacramento Bee and Sacramento Press both responded with rave reviews. Follow the links to read the full articles:
“The shadow of Argentine composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla looms large whenever new tango music is performed. In the North American musical mind, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that tango music begins and ends with Piazzolla. But Friday night’s Mondavi Center performance by pianist Pablo Ziegler and an ensemble of standout musicians dispelled that notion. … Like all successful band- leaders, Ziegler proved savvy in his choice of musicians. Stellar musicianship was a true highlight.”
- Edward Ortiz, The Sacramento Bee, May 2, 2011
“The Mondavi Center’s 1801-seat Jackson Hall was nearly full for the performance, accommodating all ages of music lovers, from the young family to my left to the college-aged women to my right.
… Pieces performed by the full Chamber Ensemble were almost too energizing for a sit-down concert. The heads of audience members were bobbing during the quick and flirtatious “Fuga y Misterio.” … Though talented stand-alone musicians, the ensemble seemed to thrive off the energy it created as a group. It was apparent that the ensemble’s members enjoy one another as more than colleagues, and their subtle on-stage interactions imbued the performance with an intimate yet inviting tone.
… In appreciation of the performers’ good vibes, the audience offered up some warmth of its own in the form of a standing ovation. With Ziegler ushering the members to stand closer together, the Chamber Ensemble stood smiling in front of us before rewarding the crowd with a rare encore performance.”
- Pembe Sonmez, Sacramento Press, May 1, 2011
For more information, video and audio check out Beyond Tango on bernsarts.com.
