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Como los nardos en flor

Como los nardos en flor is a Tango written by Mario Lespés y Teófilo Lespés and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1951. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Como los nardos en flor as an instrumental Tango.
“Como los nardos en flor,” which translates to “Like Tuberoses in Bloom,” evokes the delicate elegance and fragrant allure of blossoming flowers. This melody captures the graceful unfolding of beauty, much like the way tuberoses reveal their soft, sweet perfume to the world. Each note dances with the tender passion and vibrant life of a garden in full bloom.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Eduardo Viera

Author

Mario Lespés y Teófilo Lespés

Composer

1951/7/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Como los nardos en flor recorded by other Orchestras

Como los nardos en flor recorded by other Orchestras

1951/7/16 – El pollo Ricardo – Carlos di Sarli
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1951/7/16 – Esta noche de luna – Julio De Caro
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Como los nardos en flor – 1951/7/16 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Como los nardos en flor – 1963/11/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Como los nardos en flor

¡Tango! Mágica armonía
de pasional sentimiento,
que estuviste largo tiempo
como delito escondido;
surgiste predominante
del arrabal altanero
y como mago hechicero
todo el mundo has invadido.
La tristeza voluptuosa
de que te hallas saturado,
parece haber delirado
en la ausencia o el dolor,
y al compás de los acordes
que engarzan los bandoneones
se elevan los corazones
como los nardos en flor.

Vibra el alma como lira
de hondo sentimiento,
al místico sensualismo
de tu humana inspiración,
y sigue el pecho inflamado
por la suplicante queja…
mientras, muda, la pareja
baila un tango dormilón…

English lyrics of the Tango "Como los nardos en flor"

Tango! Magical harmony
of passionate feeling,
you were long hidden
like a forbidden crime;
you emerged dominantly
from the proud suburb
and like a magic sorcerer
you’ve invaded the world.
The voluptuous sadness
with which you’re saturated,
seems to have raved
in absence or in pain,
and to the rhythm of the chords
crafted by bandoneons
hearts are lifted
like blooming tuberoses.

The soul vibrates like a lyre
of profound feeling,
to the mystical sensualism
of your human inspiration,
and the inflamed heart follows
the beseeching lament…
while, mute, the couple
dances a sleepy tango…

Como los nardos en flor by Mario Lespés y Teófilo Lespés

Como los nardos en flor is a Tango written by Mario Lespés y Teófilo Lespés.

Story behind the Tango Como los nardos en flor

The tango “Como los nardos en flor” captures the essence of tango music as a profound and emotional art form. It describes tango as a magical harmony, full of passionate sentiment, which once lay hidden like a forbidden secret. The lyrics depict its rise from the humble, audacious outskirts to become a pervasive phenomenon, taking over the world with its enchanting power. Through a blend of melancholy and sensuality, the tango conveys deep feelings of absence and pain, which elevate the hearts of those who experience it, much like blooming nardos (tuberose flowers) reach for the sky.

Symbolism of Como los nardos en flor

The lyrics employ powerful symbolism to enhance their emotional depth. “Tango! Mágica armonía” signifies tango’s mystical and hypnotic allure. “Del arrabal altanero” refers to its origins in the proud and defiant neighborhoods on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The “tristeza voluptuosa” or “voluptuous sadness” embodies the melancholic beauty of tango, teeming with human longing and suffering. Finally, “los corazones como los nardos en flor” symbolizes how the power of tango elevates the spirit, akin to the blossoming of nardos, which are known for their intoxicating fragrance and beauty.

Como los nardos en flor in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1951, this tango emerged during a vibrant period for the genre. The mid-20th century in Argentina was marked by cultural richness yet economic challenges. Tango served as a symbol of Argentine identity, reflecting both the joy and affliction of its people. This period witnessed the tango moving from street corner gatherings to the grandeur of international stages, retaining its emotional core and connecting deeply with audiences. The post-war years in Buenos Aires were a time of transition and nostalgia, perfectly echoing through the evocative sentiments captured in the lyrics.

About the Authors

Mario Lespés and Teófilo Lespés were influential figures in the world of tango, known for their poignant and evocative compositions that captured the spirit of Buenos Aires and the human experience inherent to the tango tradition.