NEDERLANDS

Trio Nocturna
The roots of Trio Nocturna are the Argentine tango. Singer/violinist Charlotte Dupuisand gitarist/pianist Mirek Walton form the essence of this lively group that they founded in 2007. They both compose exciting new music with authentic tango flavor. The trio works with various double bass players who are able to powerfully interpret the sound of tango. The musical flair and playfulness of Nocturna leads to pure music, unique in the South American genre.

Touching music
The on-stage interaction and the quality of performance makes each Trio Nocturna concerta special event. You find yourself in warm Argentina, Spain, Portugal and even Mexico. From their base in Rotterdam the trio performs across Holland and beyond, to touch the hearts and souls of listeners everywhere.

New release
With Xongo! Trio Nocturna has produced a passionate second album with poetic, elegant music, based on Argentine tango. Four of the songs on this album are prize-winning original compositions (Chocle composition prize 2010). The arrangement of the classic tango Buenos Aires was likewise rewarded with a prize (Doble ocho concours 2010).

Original work
Creating and performing new music is the central mission of Trio Nocturna. Their colorful tango music – with fado and jazz influences – consists of new compositions and inventive arrangements of classics. The old tango music from the port of Buenos Aires is brought back to life in a new, surprising way. The contrast between wild, swinging latin and tender, sensitive canciones survives the remake.

Original work
Creating and performing new music is the central mission of Trio Nocturna. Their colorful tango music – with fado and jazz influences – consists of new compositions and inventive arrangements of classics. The old tango music from the port of Buenos Aires is brought back to life in a new, surprising way. The contrast between wild, swinging latin and tender, sensitive canciones survives the remake.

Roots
Tango music originated in the slums of Buenos Aires at the end of the 19th century. It was dancing music for the poor to rid their worries. Quickly the “blues of Argentina” became a recognized genre. At the beginning of the 20th century tango arrived in Europe. Especially Paris was overwhelmed. The Argentine elite - who looked with contempt upon tango culture, but looked up to fashionable Paris – all of a sudden started to be ‘proud’ of ‘their’ beautiful dance and rich music.

100 years later the genre is still alive, both in Argentina and Europe. The extraordinary work of the world famous composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla certainly played a crucial role in the survival of tango.

Today a new generation of tango musicians is coming on to the scene. One of the new centres of tango for this generation is the Netherlands.

By reaching out to both lovers of tango and a wider music audience Trio Nocturna is an important factor in the new movement. With their light, jazzy and often cheerful interpretation of tango music they produce a sound that significantly differs from other Argentinean bands, such as Orquesta Típica Fernández Fierro en Astillero.

 

Singer and violinist Charlotte Dupuis majored in two subjects at the Rotterdam Conservatory: Violin (Argentine tango) and Music Education. Her teacher Winanda van Vliet inspired her to start singing songs in Spanish. During her studies she spent her holidays performing on idyllic squares in Italy and magnificent beaches in Spain. The special combination of solid education and adventurism is still to be heard ánd seen in every performance.

Mirek Walton is one of the most promising musical talents on the Dutch tango scéne. In 2009 the young guitar player graduated cum laude at the Rotterdam conservatory. His teachers included Dutch pioneers as well as Argentinean masters. After completing his studies Mirek immediately turned in his own directions, broadening his view to other styles like jazz, world music and music theatre. In 2010 Mirek was awarded the Choclo composition price and won the Doble Ocho Concours with Trio Nocturna.

Trio Nocturna works with several bass players, most frequently Arjen Leendertz, member of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and Alexander Vocking. Both are, at their young age, very well-respected among fellow musicians.

In a tango ensemble the bass player has to add a layer, extra rhythm and fire. It is a tough job but a job that Arjen Leendertz and Alexander Vocking know exactly how to get done well.