Michael Guttman Tango Quintet Presentation

GUTTMAN TANGO QUINTET 

SPECIAL ENSEMBLE 

Led by Grammy-nominated violinist Michael Guttman, THE GUTTMAN TANGO QUINTET brings together world-class classical virtuosity and the expressive intensity of Argentine tango. Internationally acclaimed as a violinist, conductor, and artistic director of major festivals, Guttman has shared the stage with legendary artists including Martha Argerich, Elena Bashkirova, Vadim Repin, Antoine Tamestit, and Maxim Vengerov. 

Behind this distinguished classical career lies another lifelong passion: tango. In the late 1980s, a personal encounter with legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla profoundly shaped Guttman’s artistic vision and inspired the creation of THE GUTTMAN TANGO QUINTET. 

To pursue Piazzolla’s spirit of innovation, Guttman assembled some of Europe’s leading tango specialists: Franco-Chilean bandoneonist Lysandre Donoso, Belgian pianist Ivo De Greef, Belgian cellist Stijn Kuppens, and Argentine double bassist Ariel Eberstein. Together, these musicians have performed at prestigious international festivals including Pietrasanta in Concerto, Odesa Classics, Crans-Montana Classics, the POLIN Music Festival, the Trans-Siberian Art Festival, Paris Printemps du Violon, and the Corfu and Patmos International Music Festivals. A major highlight was the ensemble’s invitation by Martha Argerich to perform at her festival in Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle, documented on the acclaimed 7-CD release Rendez-Vous With Martha Argerich (Avanti Classic). 

Michael Guttman now brings this extraordinary quintet project to the audience of Cremona Fiere, presenting a unique musical journey that celebrates the spirit of Astor Piazzolla and the timeless passion of Argentine tango.