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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1943. Aníbal Troilo has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade” in English, dances through the air with an undying rhythm. This evocative tango embodies the melancholic procession of life’s fleeting moments, capturing the heart’s poignant yearnings and unspoken desires. Like a delicate march of emotions, it sways with nostalgia, painting memories in the soul’s deepest corners.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1943/11/5

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1943/11/5 – A bailar – Anibal Troilo
1943/11/5 – El barrio del tambor – Anibal Troilo
1943/11/5 – Sosiego en la noche – Anibal Troilo
1943/11/4 – Los munequitos – Carlos di Sarli
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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 sick being
Who soon will 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 chased after his beloved,
Who was beautiful, 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 old mother,
Whom 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 bleak coldness
Slowly seizing his heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his wickedness…

Among shadows,
You can hear him breathe,
Suffering,
He who, before dying,
Smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His good little mother,
Easing his pains,
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

The lyrics of “La cumparsita” convey a poignant story of sorrow, regret, and final redemption. The tango tells the tale of a man who, consumed by passion, abandons his elderly mother for a seductive lover. This choice leads him down a path of suffering when his love leaves him, and he returns home to find his mother has died from cold, alone and unaided. This remorse shadows him until his end, where, in death, he feels forgiven by the spiritual presence of his benevolent mother.

Symbolism of La cumparsita

Symbolism in “La cumparsita” enhances its emotional weight. The lyric “la cumparsa de miserias sin fin” hints at the endless parade of miseries, symbolizing the lingering consequences of his decisions. The image of his mother’s death during the cold winter represents neglect and the chilling effects of abandonment. Finally, the approaching death of the protagonist and his penultimate feeling of peace suggests the ultimate forgiveness and release from guilt, possibly hinting at societal norms around family loyalty and filial piety prevalent in the culture.

La cumparsita in historic Context

Composed and performed in the context of 1943 Argentina, “La cumparsita” emerges in a time marked by tumult and transformation. Argentina was on the brink of political changes, and societal values were being questioned and reevaluated. The tango, deeply interwoven with Argentine identity, served as a narrative medium that reflected personal and collective experiences of love, betrayal, and reconciliation. The powerful themes of family duty and personal error resonate deeply within this cultural and historical backdrop, underpinning the tragic yet redemptive narrative of the tango.

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was an influential Uruguayan composer, best known for composing “La cumparsita,” which has become one of the most recognizable tangos worldwide.