Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble (ARTE)
Sarasota / Boston | Seasonal: November–May (Florida-based)
Overview
The Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble (ARTE) is a bandoneon-led ensemble presenting Argentine tango in audience-focused concert programs. The group performs traditional tango and modern concert repertoire in an accessible chamber format designed for concert halls, presenting series, and community venues.
ARTE performs primarily as a quartet, with expanded ensemble options available for special presentations. Programs are designed for both concert audiences and community presenting series, with flexibility for different venue sizes and formats.
Artistic Profile
Led by bandoneonist Alex Roitman, ARTE presents the expressive range of Argentine tango—from rhythmic traditional forms to expansive modern concert works.
Repertoire includes works by Astor Piazzolla, Alfredo Gobbi, Osvaldo Pugliese, and Horacio Salgán, performed in a chamber music format emphasizing clarity, lyricism, and rhythmic drive.
Ensemble
- Bandoneon
- Violin
- Piano
- Double Bass
All performers are active professionals in classical, jazz, and tango performance contexts.
Artist Bio
Alex Roitman is a bandoneonist, arranger, and composer specializing in Argentine tango performance in concert settings. 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
- Concert Program (60–90 min): traditional tango, modern concert tango, themed programs
- Spoken Context Program: brief audience introductions to tango history and style
- Educational Option: lecture-demonstration, workshops, chamber coaching
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 (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.
Expressive Argentine tango ensemble presenting concert programs designed for audiences, presenting series, and cultural performance venues.