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La capilla blanca

La capilla blanca is a Tango written by Carlos Di Sarli and recorded by José Basso in 1986. The Tango La capilla blanca is written by Carlos Di Sarli, José Basso has recorded La capilla blanca with the singer Quique Ojeda.
“La capilla blanca,” translating to “The White Chapel” in English, evokes a serene sanctuary bathed in gentle light and whispers of solemn beauty. The music, whether instrumental or sung like an enchanting tango, captures the tranquility of a sacred space, where echoes of longing and nostalgia blend seamlessly with the purity of white, crafting a timeless, spiritual tapestry. In this ethereal embrace, listeners find solace and reflection, transported to a realm where the sacred and the everyday converge in harmonious elegance.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Quique Ojeda

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Carlos Di Sarli

Composer

1986/1/1

Date

Quique Ojeda
Quique Ojeda
José Basso
José Basso

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La capilla blanca recorded by other Orchestras

La capilla blanca recorded by other Orchestras

1986/1/1 – Amigos que yo quiero – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Amor y Tango – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Con alma y vida – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Desorientado – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Despues del carnaval – Jose Basso
La capilla blanca – 1944/7/11 – Carlos di Sarli – Alberto Podesta
La capilla blanca – 1953/6/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Mario Pomar
La capilla blanca – 1986/1/1 – Jose Basso – Quique Ojeda

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La capilla blanca

This is the translation of the Tango “La capilla blanca” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “La capilla blanca” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango La capilla blanca

Como aquel pajarito cantor
que tenía los ojos sin luz
y en su jaula dorada cantó
su canción de dolor.
Yo también a tu lado, alguna vez,
a escuchar tu canción me acerqué
y era tan seductor tu cantar
que en tu cárcel quedé.

Pajarito cantor,
si te vas de aquí
yo no sé si olvidar
que te conocí.
No quisiera llorar
sobre mi dolor,
ni tampoco pensar
en mi pobre amor.

Porque, quién te va a querer
así como te amo yo.
Y quién, quién te cuidará
si te vas así,
sin decir adiós.

English lyrics of the Tango "La capilla blanca"

Like that singing little bird
who had eyeless sight
and in his gilded cage sang
his song of pain.
I too, at your side, once,
came to listen to your song
and your singing was so seductive
that in your cage I stayed.

Singing little bird,
if you leave here
I don’t know if I can forget
that I met you.
I wouldn’t want to cry
over my pain,
nor even think
about my poor love.

Because, who will love you
as I love you.
And who, who will take care of you
if you leave like this,
without saying goodbye.

La capilla blanca by Héctor Marcó

La capilla blanca is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Carlos Di Sarli.



Story behind the Tango La capilla blanca

The poignant lyrics of “La capilla blanca” (translated to “The White Chapel”) seemingly narrate the tale of profound, unreciprocated affection seen through the metaphor of a caged songbird. The narrator, like the bird, experiences deep sorrow and confinement despite the beauty of their expressions, illustrating the nature of love’s confinement and pain.



Symbolism of La capilla blanca

The principal symbol in “La capilla blanca” is the “pajarito cantor” (singing bird), which represents someone who is physically trapped but rich in spirit and song. The bird’s singing in a golden cage without the light in its eyes symbolizes sacrifice and a plea for affection, further underscored by the verse “que te conocí” (that I met you). The imagery of a golden cage juxtaposed with the bird’s lack of freedom and sadness speaks to the paradox of love—beautiful but often laden with emotional pain.



La capilla blanca in historic Context

Written during the mid-1980s in Argentina, a time following a period of significant political turmoil and societal change, “La capilla blanca” reflects a collective mood of melancholy and introspection. While Argentina was transitioning from a dictatorship to a democracy, themes of loss, longing, and the pain of past memories were resonant with many during this era, making tango—an inherently expressive and soulful genre—an ideal vehicle for such reflections.



Héctor Marcó

Héctor Marcó was an esteemed Argentine lyricist known for infusing his tangos with great emotional depth and narrative sophistication.