Eduardo Rovira: Inedito e inconcluso Sonico

• Eduardo Rovira (1925 - 1980): A Marambio Cátan:
• 1 Rovira: A Marambio Cátan 04:21
• A Luis Luchi:
• 2 Rovira: A Luis Luchi 03:48
• Tema para un hombre solo:
• 3 Rovira: Tema para un hombre solo 05:09
• Osvaldo Manzi (1925 - 1976): Simple:
• 4 Manzi: Simple 04:32
• Eduardo Rovira: A Evaristo Carriego:
• 5 Rovira: A Evaristo Carriego 05:16
• Tango para el profe:
• 6 Rovira: Tango para el profe 03:33
• Tristoscuro:
• 7 Rovira: Tristoscuro 04:22
• La depre:
• 8 Rovira: La depre 07:18
• A Roberto Arlt:
• 9 Rovira: A Roberto Arlt 03:21
• Nanín:
• 10 Rovira: Nanín 05:15
• Bandomanía:
• 11 Rovira: Bandomanía 03:35
• Solistas:
• 12 Rovira: Solistas 04:06
• A José Ingenieros:
• 13 Rovira: A José Ingenieros 02:55
• Calle 6:
• 14 Rovira: Calle 6 04:23
• Total Runtime 01:01:54

Info zu Eduardo Rovira: Inedito e inconcluso

Im November 1975 betraten Eduardo Rovira und seine Agrupación de Tango Moderno zum letzten Mal ein Aufnahmestudio. Dort entstand seine letzte LP „Que lo Paren“. Wenige wissen, dass Rovira auch anderes Material aufnahm, das nie bearbeitet oder veröffentlicht wurde. So hinterließ er ein revolutionäres und unbekanntes Werk, das es zu entdecken gilt!

„Eduardo Rovira: Inedito e Inconcluso“, das zweite Album des Brüsseler Quintetts SONICO, ist einzigartig, da es die erste vollständige Aufnahme mit unveröffentlichten Werken des Komponisten des „Tango Moderno“ ist.

„Eduardo Rovira: Inedito e Inconcluso“ wurde von SONICO im Dezember 2019 im Academiezaal (Sint-Truiden) aufgenommen, der über eine der interessantesten Akustiken Belgiens verfügt.

„Eduardo Rovira: Inedito e Inconcluso“, SONICOs zweites Album, wurde im Dezember 2019 im Academiezaal (Sint-Truiden, BE) aufgenommen. Trotz der COVID-19-Krise erschien SONICOs Album im Mai 2020 und erregte internationale Medienaufmerksamkeit.

Das Rolling Stone Magazin wählte SONICO zu einer der sieben wichtigsten Gruppen für den Wiederaufbau des modernen Tangos.

SONICO, 2015 in Brüssel (Belgien) gegründet, hat das Repertoire von Eduardo Rovira, einem Schlüsselkomponisten für die Entstehung des „Tango Nuevo“, wiederbelebt.

Oft fälschlicherweise als „der andere Piazzolla“ bezeichnet, gelang Rovira mit seinen Innovationen eine kreative Verschmelzung der populären Wurzeln des Tangos mit klassischer Musik in einer kühnen Synthese und prägte damit die Avantgarde von Buenos Aires in den 1960er Jahren.

„Es gab eine Zeit, da war Rovira revolutionärer als ich“ (Astor Piazzolla)

Lysandre Donoso, Bandoneon
Carmela Delgado, Bandoneon
Stephen Meyer, Violine
Daniel Hurtado Jimenéz, Violine
Camilo Córdoba Gitarre
Bartosz Korus, Viola
Guillaume Lagravière, Cello
Ariel Eberstein, Kontrabass
Ivo De Greef, Klavier

SONICO
It is a (almost) a rule in music history that some immensely talented musicians fail to receive the recognition they deserve during their lifetimes. In Argentina, Eduardo Rovira serves as a poignant example. Often referred to as “the other Astor Piazzolla,” Rovira was a visionary composer who transformed tango with his innovations. Despite his contributions, his music largely faded into obscurity following his untimely death in 1980 at the age of 55. The Belgian ensemble SONICO, formed in Brussels in 2015, has taken on the vital mission of reviving Rovira’s music and ensuring his legacy endures. Initially a quartet, SONICO has since evolved into a multinational ensemble of ten musicians, one of the rare modern tango orchestras active in Europe.

SONICO has distinguished itself through its meticulous archival research and their transcriptions have resurrected lost and previously unreleased repertoire. The systematic recovery of these contemporary classics, combined with the instrumental and stylistic perfection, is something that did not previously exist in tango music. Thanks to SONICO’s efforts, there has been a renewed appreciation of Rovira’s unique contributions, which charted an independent and radically original path distinct from his contemporary, Piazzolla.

Thanks to SONICO, there has been an important re-evaluation of Rovira’s key contributions to modern tango. Although Rovira was a contemporary of Piazzolla, his musical path developed in another direction; he managed to be radically original. Despite creating very personal music rich in ideas, his music fell into obscurity after his death.

The ensemble’s journey began with their debut album, Eduardo Rovira: La Otra Vanguardia, released in August 2018. This marked the first album exclusively dedicated to Rovira’s works since his death. Premiered at the Tango Festival BA in Buenos Aires, the album was part of SONICO’s inaugural Latin American tour. It was followed by Eduardo Rovira: Inédito e Inconcluso in March 2020, a project that involved reconstructing Rovira’s lost recordings from 1976.

SONICO’s commitment to artistic innovation has led to collaborations with prominent choreographers like Lisi Estarás, resulting in productions such as MY HEART IS THE MUSCLE THAT WE LIKE TO WORK OUT. This dance creation premiered at De Grote Post in Ostend and was featured in Paris at Les Plateaux. In March 2021, SONICO paid tribute to Astor Piazzolla’s 100th birthday at the Klara Festival at BOZAR, Brussels. The concert, broadcast nationally, became the festival’s most-watched performance. During the pandemic, SONICO overcame global challenges to embark on a second Latin American tour, presenting Eduardo Rovira: Inédito e Inconcluso in Ecuador and Colombia.

The ensemble’s third album, Piazzolla-Rovira: The Edge of Tango, debuted in 2021. This ambitious project juxtaposed Piazzolla’s Octeto Buenos Aires with Rovira’s Octeto La Plata, recovering lost and damaged scores. Accompanied by a Benelux tour with over 50 performances, this work highlighted SONICO’s ability to bridge historical recovery with dynamic modern interpretation.

In 2022, SONICO participated in A BIGGER THING, a collaboration with Lisi Estarás and the Opera Ballet van Vlaanderen. This production marked the first staging of Rovira’s ballet Tango Buenos Aires. SONICO’s artistry was further showcased during their third Latin American tour, which included debut performances in Brazil. These tours reinforced their role as ambassadors of avant-garde tango, presenting innovative programming that resonated across diverse audiences.

In January 2024, SONICO released Five, Six, Seven, Eight…, their fourth album, at BOZAR in Brussels. Following this, they embarked on a European tour, performing at esteemed venues like De Bijloke in Ghent, Concertgebouw Bruges, Heidelberger Frühling, Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Forum am Schlosspark Ludwigsburg and Philharmonie Luxembourg. The ensemble made its debut at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall in Istanbul, underscoring their growing international reach.

Beyond album releases, SONICO has been actively involved in educational initiatives and cultural programming. They have delivered workshops and masterclasses to promote the richness of modern tango, inspiring a new generation of musicians and enthusiasts.

The ROVIRA 100 celebration, marking Eduardo Rovira’s centenary and SONICO’s 10th anniversary in April 2025, became a milestone in the ensemble’s history. Highlights included their fourth Latin American tour with performances across Argentina and Chile, and a recording session in Buenos Aires for their fifth album, ROVIRA 100. This album revisited Rovira’s landmark records Sónico (1969) and Que lo Paren (1975), reintroducing his most iconic works to contemporary audiences. The celebration culminated in a historic performance at the legendary Teatro Colón, South America’s most prestigious concert hall.

Following their Latin American journey, SONICO will return to Europe to debut at venues like SPOT Groningen in the Netherlands and Grande Salle au Cercle Cité in Luxembourg. They will also participate in festivals such as Pietrasanta in Concerto (Italy) and the Lenzburgiade Festival (Switzerland). Highlighting the celebrations will be the premiere of a tango-symphonic program in collaboration with the Brussels Philharmonic at BOZAR Brussels in March 2026. This ambitious production, titled Sinfonía de Tango, will blend orchestral arrangements with Rovira’s avant-garde sensibilities, offering a modern interpretation of tango’s symphonic potential.

In addition to live performances, SONICO will present The Future Was Today, a multimedia concert experience inspired by 1970s late-night shows. This production will incorporate audiovisual elements and anecdotes from their South American tour, engaging audiences with an immersive exploration of Rovira’s legacy.

The musicians adding their unique musical perspective to this highly difficult repertoire include: Lysandre Donoso (FR/CL) bandoneon; Carmela Delgado (FR/SP) bandoneon; Stephen Meyer (USA/BE) violin; Daniel Hurtado Jiménez (SP) violin; Kaat Verheyen (BE) violin; Bartosz Korus (POL) viola; Guillaume Lagravière (FR/BE) cello; Alejandro Schwarz (AR/FR) electric guitar; Ariel Eberstein (AR/BE) double bass; Ivo De Greef (BE) piano

Instead of trying to create a controversy between Piazzolla and Rovira, SONICO wants to share the wonderful period known as avant-garde tango with the public. Although Eduardo Rovira and Astor Piazzolla employed different approaches to renewing tango music, they both worked tirelessly to free the music from traditionalism. Their actions had lasting effects on the history of the genre and even today we can consider their creations to be some of the most interesting music ever produced in Argentina.

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