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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1927. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” or “The Little Parade,” dances through the heart with a rhythm both poignant and timeless. This evocative tango paints a picture of life’s fleeting procession, where each note seems to carry the weight of longing and nostalgia. Its melody whispers tales of passion and sorrow, a reminder of moments that march by, never to return.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1927/5/3

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

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.
Thus in his bed
he weeps distressed,
remembering the past
that causes him to suffer…

He left his old mother
who was left helpless,
and mad with passion
blind with love
he chased after his beloved,
who was beautiful, enchanting,
a flower of lust,
who mocked his love
until she grew tired
and left him for another…

After a long time
he returned to his maternal home,
to heal his sick
and wounded heart…
And he learned
that his saintly little mother,
whom he had left
last winter
died of cold…

Today, alone and forsaken
by the sadness of his fate,
he anxiously awaits death
which will soon arrive,
and amid the somber coldness
that slowly seizes the heart,
he felt the harsh sensation
of his wickedness…

Among shadows
you can hear him breathe
in suffering,
he who before dying
smiles
because a sweet peace
comes to him…
He felt that from heaven
his good little mother,
alleviating his sorrows,
forgave his faults…!

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,” is a tango filled with deep emotional currents, exploring themes of loss, redemption, and sorrow. The lyrics tell a tragic tale of a man reflecting on his past decisions and the consequences that followed. It intricately describes his journey from passion-driven actions to profound remorse as he confronts the death of his mother and his own impending death.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

The lyrics of “La cumparsita” are rich with symbolism. The “cumparsa” or parade metaphorically depicts both a march toward death and a procession of the protagonist’s sorrows and regrets. The imagery of an individual dying “of sorrow” symbolizes the emotional and spiritual decay caused by his choices. The phrase “De miserias sin fin” or “Of endless miseries” sets a tone of inescapable sorrow, while the reference to his mother as a “su madrecita buena” or “his good little mother” highlights themes of familial devotion and guilt.



La cumparsita in historic Context

Created in 1927 by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, “La cumparsita” emerged during a flourishing period for tango in Argentina, a time when the genre was deeply intertwined with the national identity. The setting of this piece in historical context reveals its deep connection with the urban landscape of Argentina, particularly the vibrant city life that often included tales of passion, betrayal, and familial bonds, common themes in tango lyrics that resonate with the struggles of ordinary people.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a prominent Uruguayan composer and musician, celebrated for his definitive contributions to the tango genre. His works, notably “La cumparsita,” have left a lasting impact on Latin American music.