Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble (ARTE)
Boston / Sarasota | Seasonal: May–November (Boston-based)
Overview
The Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble (ARTE) is a bandoneon-led ensemble presenting authentic Argentine tango in concert settings. The group performs traditional tango and modern concert tango repertoire in a chamber music format designed for professional presentation contexts.
ARTE performs primarily as a quartet, with expanded ensemble formats available for select programs.
Artistic Profile
Led by bandoneonist Alex Roitman, ARTE combines classical training with deep stylistic immersion in Argentine tango tradition.
Repertoire includes traditional tango and modern concert tango (Astor Piazzolla, Alfredo Gobbi, Osvaldo Pugliese, Horacio Salgán, among others).
Ensemble
- Bandoneon
- Violin
- Piano
- Double Bass
All musicians are professional performers active in classical, jazz, and tango performance contexts.
Artist Bio
Alex Roitman is a bandoneonist, arranger, and composer active in the U.S. tango scene. He is a silver medalist in the 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition.
He has performed as a soloist with the Worcester Symphony Orchestra and in Misatango productions, in addition to extensive work in tango orchestras and ensembles across the United States.
His work focuses on authentic tango interpretation and expanding concert tango repertoire through performance and arrangement.
Program Options
Programs adaptable for concert series, academic presentation, and cultural performance contexts.
- Concert Program (60–75 min): Traditional and modern tango repertoire
- Lecture / Demonstration: tango style, rhythm, and ensemble practice
- Educational Workshops: chamber coaching and stylistic interpretation
Media
Featured Video:
Kicho – Sextet Performance (expanded ensemble format)
Full ensemble performance representing ARTE's highest artistic level and concert presentation standard.
Selected Performances
- BayTango Festival and Marathon (Berkeley, CA)
- Majestic Tango Show – Irvine Barclay Theatre (Irvine, CA)
- Florida Concert engagements (Timucua Arts Foundation, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, Sunshine Cathedral)
- Greater Boston concert engagements (private Opera House in Malden, and Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline)
Contact
Email: info@arte-fl.com
Phone: (415) 503-8661
Website: https://arte-fl.com
Electronic press kit and additional materials available upon request.
Boston-based bandoneon-led ensemble presenting Argentine tango in concert and academic performance settings.