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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1942. Rodolfo Biagi has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade,” is a timeless tango that evokes a procession of emotions. This piece captures the fleeting beauty and bittersweet nature of life’s journey, as characters and memories march through the melodies. With every note, it conjures an echo of nostalgia and passion, inviting listeners to reminisce and dream.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1942/9/10

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Lucio Demare – Dónde – (unknown date)
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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1942/9/10 – Ficha de oro – Anibal Troilo
1942/9/10 – Indiferencia – Rodolfo Biagi
1942/9/9 – Julian Centeya – Carlos di Sarli
1942/9/9 – Rosa de otono – Carlos di Sarli
1942/9/9 – Margarita Gauthier – Miguel Calo
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"

A procession
Of endless miseries
Parades
Around that being
Sick,
Who will soon die
Of sorrow.
That’s why in his bed
He sobs 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 ran after his beloved,
Who was beautiful, was enchanting,
A flower of lust,
Who mocked his love
Until she tired
And left him for another…

A long time later
He returned to his mother’s 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…

Now alone, forsaken
To the sadness of his fate,
He anxiously awaits death
Which will soon come,
And amidst the sad coldness
That slowly seizes the heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his wickedness…

Among shadows
He is heard breathing
In pain,
As before dying
He smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His good little mother,
Easing his sorrows,
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,” narrates a poignant story woven through the memories and regrets of a dying man. The lyrics unveil a tale of a man who, entranced by a passionate love, abandons his elderly mother for a seductive woman. This woman, symbolizing fleeting beauty and false love, eventually leaves him for another, leading him back to his forsaken home where he discovers his mother has died from the cold. Filled with remorse and approaching death, he reflects on his life and awaits forgiveness from the spirit of his mother, who grants him a sense of peace in his final moments.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

The title “La cumparsita” itself symbolizes the parade of miseries the protagonist endures. Each key phrase in the tango intensifies the depth of his desolation and guilt. For instance, the “parade of endless miseries” evokes images of a never-ending, solemn procession reflective of the man’s sorrowful reflection on his life choices. The depiction of the woman as “a flower of lust” who “mocked his love” contrasts with the portrayal of his mother as a saintly figure, showcasing the battle between superficial allure and deep familial bonds. The eventual forgiveness from his mother, “from heaven,” symbolically releases him from his guilt, illustrating redemption and the transcendental love of a mother.



La cumparsita in historic Context

Written in the early 20th century, “La cumparsita” was composed during a period when tango was burgeoning as a musical style reflecting the urban culture of Argentina and Uruguay. The composition, imbued with social and personal narratives, portrays the milieu of its era, where familial duties and moral struggles were central themes. The tango’s reflective tone and melancholic melody resonate with the listener’s sense of empathy for the protagonist’s plight, illustrating the timeless appeal and emotional depth of this musical genre.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a prominent composer and journalist known primarily for his contribution to the tango music genre.



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