Traditional and modern tango from a variety of composers. This is a selection of the CD 'Un Abrazo' by Tango Aliado (violin: Francoise van Varsseveld, bandoneon: Gert Wantenaar, piano: Mariken Zandvliet, cello: Lucas Stam

A Fuego Lento - A. Troilo

Tango Aliado is a unique tango quartet from Amsterdam, whose members, all professional musicians, share a passion for Argentine tango music. Together they have embarked on an exploration of works by Astor Piazolla and other major masters of the tango. The members of the quartet are: Francoise van Varsseveld (violin), Gert Wantenaar (bandoneon), Mariken Zandvliet (piano)and Lucas Stam (cello).

Avocational pianist - play piano after work and weekends. Here you will find about 130 home-played, home-recorded, mostly classical, piano pieces.  NYC tracks played on a 1926 Baldwin baby grand; earlier pieces played on a 1923 Steinway Model M.  Record acoustically using an Edirol (Roland) 44Khz digital recorder, embedded mikes.