So, I’m back from Europe and had a month full of other commitments.
The orchestra I’d like to introduce today isn’t from Argentina, but from Italy. I chose it because it’s very active at European tango festivals. Actually, I was interested in orchestras that play ‘Cafe Dominguez,’ a rather rare song (see my article on the Sexteto Milonguero).
The Hyperion Ensemble is an Italian group founded in 1992 that has released seven CDs to date. Their latest CD, ‘Epoca de Oro,’ was released in 2011. Their repertoire ranges from traditional tangos to Piazzolla music.

Here is the official website:

Many videos of her performances can be found online. Here are a few examples:

Let’s start with ‘Cafe Domingues’: