Tango de Cologne: Passionate sounds enchant Rodenkirchen!

Tango de Cologne: Passionate sounds enchant Rodenkirchen!

Sürther Str. 34, 50996 Köln, Deutschland - On June 28, 2025, the Ensemble Tango de Cologne delighted its listeners in the parish hall of the Evangelical Redeemer Church in Rodenkirchen. With an audience that was filled to the last seat, and additional chairs that were spontaneously set up, the special atmosphere of the evening quickly appeared. Cantor Barbara Mulack warmly welcomed the musicians who are one of the most sought-after tango ensemble in Germany. Henrik Albrecht, who moderated the concert and played with his bandoneon, knew how to captivate the audience right from the start.

Tango de Cologne presents a fascinating combination of Argentine tango and Rhenish sounds, which always brings its own note into the performances. Albrecht, who deepened his knowledge through stays in Argentina, emphasized the connection of the tango cultures of Buenos Aires and Cologne. The lively atmosphere that prevailed that evening also show neutral insoles from the audience.

classic tangos and local topics

The concert evening was rich in different musical styles. Classic tangos, tangowalzers and milongas from the 30s and 40s were heard. A piece entitled "Dejamos La Catedral - Mer Losse D’r Dom in Kölle" referred to the significant collapse of the historical archive in Cologne in 2009. Albrecht presented the well -known song "I am Ene Kölsche Jung", while Wolfgang Richter, former member of the Gürzenichorchestra, was particularly evident with his violin by Jacob Gade.

The pianist Stefan Thomas, who is known for his arrangements, gave interesting insights into the background of the pieces and strengthened the catchy melody of the evening with his sounds. Markus Gantenberg on the double bass also contributed to the foundation of the ensemble, while Albrecht with his charming way invited the listeners to sing along, especially at "En Nuestro Barrio - in our Veedel" at the end. For over two hours, the ensemble offered a varied program that captivated the audience.

A look at the background

The tango has a long and often controversial story in Europe. After finding his way to the continent in 1905, he first encountered resistance and was perceived as obscene. Pope and Emperor critically commented on the dance, and until 1913 he was refused to accept the dance regulations of the Vienna Ball. Henrik Albrecht even quoted Pope Francis, who sees the tango as an expression of closeness and sensuality. This cultural change makes the popularity of Tango de Cologne all the more remarkable.

The connection between the Rhenish culture and the tango is also clearly in the commitment of the tango-clubs Cologne , which has been promoting the cultural exchange between the Latin American and the German community since the early 1990s. The club, which was able to expand its activities, offers Tango Argentino lessons and has numerous cooperation with cultural institutions and organizations in the Cologne area.
The upcoming events, such as the appearance of Marcelo Álvarez on June 29.

Overall, it can be said that the concert by Tango de Cologne presented a successful evening both musically and culturally, which celebrated both the tradition of the tango and the Rhenish way of life. It is to be hoped that such outstanding events will continue to take place in the region.