Orchestra
Orquesta Silencio
Also known as: Cuarteto Silencio, Orquesta Típica Silencio
About
Orquesta Silencio is a contemporary European tango orchestra founded in 2001 by pianist and arranger Roger Helou, a Buenos Aires-born musician (b. 1978) who studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. The ensemble brings together musicians of diverse international backgrounds—from Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the United States, and Cuba—creating a distinctly cosmopolitan tango sound rooted in classic styles of Di Sarli, Biagi, and Pugliese. Based across eight European cities (Basel, Zurich, Lyon, Freiburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Madrid, Stockholm), the orchestra has become recognized as one of the three finest tango formations in Europe. The ensemble’s philosophy emphasizes authentic, dance-oriented arrangements; their stated mission is “to play for dancers.” Since its formation, Orquesta Silencio has recorded five studio albums—Silencio (2005), Silencio en las Almas (2009), Todo, Menos la Canción (2014), Placer y Locura (2020), and Raro (2026)—alongside a live DVD. The group has performed extensively at European tango festivals and milongas, establishing itself as a leading contemporary voice in European tango music.
Sources note: No conflicting facts detected across sources. Multiple sources consistently confirm: founded 2001 in Europe, director Roger Helou (pianist, born 1978 in Buenos Aires), multinational ensemble from 8 European cities, four core albums (2005–2020) plus DVD and fifth album (Raro) scheduled February 2026.
Members
Recordings (34)
- Orquesta Silencio – Caserón de tejas – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – El Violín De Becho – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – La trampera – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – La viruta – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – Quejas de bandoneón – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – Romance de barrio – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – Viejo Baldío – 2005
- Orquesta Silencio – Arrabal Salvaje – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Cuando caigan las hojas – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Dors Adele – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – El andariego – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – El recodo – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – La bordona – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – La Cerveza Del Pescador De Schiltigheim – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Malandraca – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Milonga Triste – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Negracha – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Orejitas Perfumadas – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Triunfal – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Vals De Los Milagros – 2009
- Orquesta Silencio – Anoche – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – El Violín De Becho – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – La Milonga – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – Llorarás, llorarás – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – Mentiras De Amor – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – Milonga Triste – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – Pequeña – 2014
- Orquesta Silencio – Buenos Aires – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – Cimarrón de ausencia – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – En Gayola y Sin Bailar – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – Los Milongueros – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – Milonga en rojo – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – No me pregunten por qué – 2020
- Orquesta Silencio – Tristeza marina – 2020
Albums (7)
Past Events
Videos
2:59
Valentina Vavra and Vedran Marceta – La viruta
2:53
Judith Preuss and Constantin Rüger – Caserón de tejas
3:20
Maria Tsiatsiani and Leandro Palou – Café Domínguez by Silencio
3:15
Maria Tsiatsiani and Leandro Palou – La yumba by Cuarteto Silencio
2:42
Maria Tsiatsiani and Leandro Palou – Romance de barrio by Silencio
6:44
Jose–Luis Betancor of Cuarteto Silencio – Solos de bandoneon
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