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Estudiantina

Estudiantina is a Vals written by Ernesto Lecuona and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1937. The Vals Estudiantina is written by Ernesto Lecuona, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Estudiantina with the singer Roberto Ray.
“Estudiantina,” which translates to “Student’s Serenade,” captures the spirit of youthful exuberance and the charm of moonlit melodies. This vibrant piece of music evokes images of lively students gathering beneath the stars, their guitars strumming in unison, echoing laughter and camaraderie. It is a celebration of life, learning, and temporary moments of joy that linger in the heart.

Vals

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Roberto Ray

Singer

Ernesto Lecuona

Author

Ernesto Lecuona

Composer

1937/8/2

Date

Roberto Ray
Roberto Ray
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Estudiantina

This is the translation of the Vals “Estudiantina” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Estudiantina” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Estudiantina

En la noche perfumada,
callada y sola, llena de estrellas,
te traigo la dulce queja
de mis amores, de mi tristeza.

En la suave serenata,
que es un lamento que llora mi alma,
va todo el dolor y todo el afán
que siente mi corazón.

Oye el cantar
en la noche de luz tropical.
Oye el sonar
de mi canto de plata y cristal.
Oye el cantar,
que en la noche de estrellas y luz,
va por tu amor
por tu amor que en mi alma es azul.

Te traigo en mi estudiantina
suave cadencia de mis amores,
y escucha mi dulce acento,
en donde te canto mi amor entero.

Mi alma está sola y triste
pensando siempre que no la quieres
Escucha el rumor, escucha el cantar
que siente mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Vals "Estudiantina"

In the perfumed night,
quiet and alone, filled with stars,
I bring you the sweet lament
of my love, of my sadness.

In the gentle serenade,
which is a lament that cries my soul,
goes all the pain and all the yearning
felt by my heart.

Hear the song
in the night of tropical light.
Hear the sound
of my song of silver and crystal.
Hear the song,
which in the night of stars and light,
goes for your love
for your love that in my soul is blue.

I bring you in my band
the soft cadence of my love,
and listen to my sweet accent,
where I sing to you my whole love.

My soul is alone and sad
always thinking that you don’t love it
Listen to the murmur, listen to the song
that is felt by my heart.

Estudiantina by Ernesto Lecuona

Estudiantina is a Tango written by Ernesto Lecuona and composed by Ernesto Lecuona.



Story behind the Tango Estudiantina

“Estudiantina” encapsulates the essence of longing and emotional expression through its melancholic yet passionate lyrics. It portrays a scene where the protagonist serenades under a star-filled sky, reflecting a deep yearning and a heartfelt declaration of love and sorrow. The use of a serenade, traditionally a musical gesture of courtship and love, deepens the theme of romantic expression, making it a central communication tool of affection and innermost feelings in the tango.



Symbolism of Estudiantina

The lyrics of “Estudiantina” are rife with symbolism, using elements like the “night perfumed” and “stars” to evoke a sense of romantic but distant beauty. The reference to the music as a “suave serenata” which translates to a soft serenade, reinforces the gentleness yet persistent presence of the protagonist’s love. Nighttime, often associated with mystery and introspection, parallels the singer’s deep emotional state, while the stars evoke a sense of constancy and hope amidst the darkness.

Another significant symbol is the description of love as “blue”, which can signify depth and stability but also a certain melancholy and longing within the speaker’s soul. This choice of color enhances the emotional spectrum that Lecuona wishes to explore, bridging imagery with sentiment.



Estudiantina in historic Context

“Estudiantina” was created in 1937, a period marked by profound socio-political changes worldwide, but particularly vibrant creative expressions in music and art within Argentina. During this era, Tango music was evolving, embracing more complex orchestrations and themes of deeper emotional range. Ernesto Lecuona, being a prolific composer, utilized these aspects to reflect not only personal feelings but perhaps the collective mood of longing and introspection that could have paralleled cultural sentiments of the time. This historic backdrop might have driven Lecuona to channel a sense of escapism or nostalgia through the romantic and idyllic imagery in his lyrics, offering listeners a diversion from their daily realities.



Ernesto Lecuona

Ernesto Lecuona was a renowned Cuban composer and pianist, noted for his prolific output and significant influence on Latin music, particularly in genres such as Tango.