Tango-Rhapsody - REVIEW

Tango-Rhapsody: works and arrangements for two pianos by Piazzolla, Jusid* and Ziegler
Duo Lechner Tiempo; *Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Jacek Kaspszyk
Avanti10332 (hybrid-SACD with bonus DVD)
An attractive, varied sequence of Latin fireworks from brother-and-sister Argerich-prodigies. Three generations of composers are featured: if Pablo Ziegler is not as well-known as the now-ubiquitous Piazzolla, the four pieces presented here are well-crafted and hugely appealing. The specially-commissioned concertante work by Federico Jusid that gives the disc its title reminds this reviewer of Bernstein's showier concert works, no bad thing, albeit with an appealing Argentinian twist. Excellent sound and, with the bonus DVD, a generous package.
*****