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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Pedro Laurenz in 1926. Pedro Laurenz has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade” in English, captures the procession of life’s fleeting yet poignant moments. This tango, with its haunting melody, evokes images of a somber parade of memories and emotions passing through the heart. It whispers of love’s intensity, loss’s weight, and the dance of time we all partake in.

Tango

Style

Pedro Laurenz

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1926/11/7

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Pedro Laurenz
Pedro Laurenz

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1926/11/8 – La violetera – Roberto Firpo
1926/11/8 – Anoche a las dos – Roberto Firpo
1926/11/8 – A media luz – Francisco Canaro
1926/11/10 – Trapo Viejo – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/11/13 – Aquella cantina – Carlos Gardel
La cumparsita – 1943/11/5 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1942/11/12 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/7/16 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1955/6/20 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1963/4/9 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1937/12/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/9/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1943/11/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1968/9/11 – Cuarteto Anibal TROILO – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1963/12/10 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1971/12/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1946/2/8 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
La cumparsita – 1964/4/24 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1927/5/3 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1943/6/28 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1979/10/30 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1926/11/7 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1953/9/22 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1942/9/10 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1940/11/18 – Ricardo Tanturi – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1935/5/6 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1944/6/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Nestor Rodi
La cumparsita – 1961/8/29 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1953/1/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1955/9/16 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1956/7/26 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1961/4/28 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1983/1/1 – Jose Basso –
La cumparsita – 1968/5/2 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1956/11/29 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1954/11/25 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1966/3/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1968/5/30 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1957/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1950/5/17 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1928/1/11 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1917/1/1 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1937/7/4 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1946/12/16 – Francini-Pontier – Alberto Podesta
La cumparsita – 1955/9/13 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 211/12/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1930/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1926/5/12 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango La cumparsita

La cumparsa
De miserias sin fin
Desfila
En torno de aquel ser
Enfermo
Que pronto ha de morir
De pena.
Por eso es que en su lecho
Solloza acongojado
Recordando el pasado
Que lo hace padecer…

Abandonó a su viejita
Que quedó desamparada,
Y loco de pasión
Ciego de amor
Corrió tras de su amada,
Que era linda, era hechicera
De lujuria era una flor,
Que burló su querer
Hasta que se cansó
Y por otro lo dejó…

Largo tiempo después
Cayó al hogar materno,
Para poder curar su enfermo
Y herido corazón…
Y supo
Que su viejita santa,
La que él había dejado
El invierno pasado
De frío se murió…

Hoy ya solo, abandonado
A lo triste de su suerte,
Ansioso espera a la muerte
Que bien pronto ha de llegar,
Y entre la triste frialdad
Que lenta invade el corazón,
Sintió la cruda sensación
De su maldad…

Entre sombras
Se le oye respirar
Sufriente,
Al que antes de morir
Sonríe
Porque una dulce paz
Le llega…
Sintió que desde el cielo
Su madrecita buena,
Mitigando sus penas
Sus culpas perdonó…!

English lyrics of the Tango "La cumparsita"

The parade
Of endless miseries
Marches
Around that being
Sick
Who soon will die
Of sorrow.
That’s why in his bed
He sobs distressed
Recalling the past
That causes him to suffer…

He left his old mother
Who was left helpless,
And mad with passion
Blind with love
He ran after his beloved,
Who was pretty, was enchanting
A flower of lust,
Who mocked his love
Until she grew tired
And left him for another…

Long time later
He returned to his mother’s home,
To heal his sick
And wounded heart…
And he learned
That his saintly mother,
The one he had left
Last winter
Died of cold…

Now alone, abandoned
To the sadness of his fate,
He anxiously awaits death
That will soon arrive,
And amid the sad coldness
That slowly seizes the heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his evilness…

Among shadows
You can hear him breathe
Suffering,
To whom before dying
Smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His good mother,
Easing his pain
Forgave his sins…!

La cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and composed by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.



Story behind the Tango La cumparsita

“La cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade,” deeply explores themes of remorse, loss, and redemption. It tells the story of a man reflecting on his life’s miseries and mistakes while on his deathbed. The lyrics depict his suffering from losing loved ones due to his past decisions, specifically abandoning his mother and chasing a fleeting love. The poignant narrative captures a son’s realisation of his follies too late, leading him to face his mortality overwhelmed with guilt.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

Symbolism in “La cumparsita” is rich and poignant, enhancing the emotional weight of the Tango. The recurring motifs of death and remorse are symbolized through the “cumparsa” of endless miseries surrounding the protagonist. His journey, surrounded by the shadow of death, symbolizes a parade of continuous suffering reflecting on life’s irrevocable choices. The phrase “Sintió que desde el cielo, Su madrecita buena, Mitigando sus penas, Sus culpas perdonó,” symbolizes forgiveness and the eventual peace, suggesting redemption is possible through moral reckoning.



La cumparsita in historic Context

Created in 1926, “La cumparsita” emerges from an era where Tango was not just a dance but a reflection of social and cultural narratives in Argentina. This period was marked by significant social changes and a sense of nostalgia and melancholy pervasive in the post-war society. These influences are evident in the Tango’s thematic focus on suffering, loss, and the introspective journey towards redemption, mirroring the societal mood of the time.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a Uruguayan musician, remembered primarily for composing the famous Tango piece, “La cumparsita.”‘