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La novena

La novena is a Tango written by Miguel Bonano and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1939. The Tango La novena is written by Miguel Bonano, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded La novena with the singer Teófilo Ibáñez.
“La Novena,” or “The Ninth,” resonates with echoes of longing and passion. This piece, like a tango between shadow and light, whispers secrets of the heart’s ninth beat, where love and melancholy entwine. Its melodies dance through time, capturing the essence of a moment suspended between anticipation and fulfillment.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Teófilo Ibáñez

Singer

Alfredo Bigeschi

Author

Miguel Bonano

Composer

1939/4/27

Date

Teófilo Ibáñez
Teófilo Ibáñez
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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La novena recorded by other Orchestras

La novena recorded by other Orchestras

1939/4/27 – Campo afuera – Rodolfo Biagi
1939/4/24 – Arrabalero – Osvaldo Fresedo
1939/4/24 – Si no me engana el corazon – Osvaldo Fresedo
1939/5/4 – El marne – Juan D-Arienzo
1939/5/4 – Recuerdos de la Pampa – Juan D-Arienzo
La novena – 1939/4/27 – Rodolfo Biagi – Teofilo Ibanez
La novena – 1933/7/13 – Edgardo Donato – Felix Gutierrez
La novena – 1953/11/5 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La novena

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

Letra del Tango La novena

La ciudad bosteza,
de pena y placer
envuelta en las sombras
del anochecer…
Campanas de bronce,
las voces de Dios,
anunciando “la Novena”,
se oyen cual deber sagrado
con su toque acompasado,
de oración.

Viejitas y muchachas, desfilan hacia el templo,
consuelo de las almas, que descansan en paz.
Hilvanan un rosario de penas y recuerdos,
de hermanos, padres, novios que ya no volverán.
Los fieles de rodillas elevan hacia el cielo
plegarias a la Virgen y súplicas a Dios,
y mientras en voz baja dicen avemarías
el padre “sermonea” desde el Altar Mayor.

En un rincón del templo, hincada y sollozando,
una viejita humilde que llora de emoción…
Son lágrimas de su alma las cuentas del rosario
y es infinita angustia la de su corazón…
Respetan esa pena los que saben la historia,
y en su dolor sagrado repite en la oración:
¡Señor…! ¡yo tuve un hijo…! pero vino la guerra…
Me lo pidió la patria… y nunca más volvió!

Lo esperó con ansias
en su soledad
y con su retrato
se ponía a llorar.
Lo esperó con ansias
pero no volvió.
Los que han vuelto le contaron
que en la guerra lo mataron
abrazado a su bandera,
con valor.

English lyrics of the Tango "La novena"

The city yawns,
with sorrow and pleasure
wrapped in the shadows
of nightfall…
Bronze bells,
the voices of God,
heralding “the Ninth,”
ring as if a sacred duty,
with their measured toll,
of prayer.

Old women and girls, march to the temple,
comfort for souls, that rest in peace.
They stitch a rosary of sorrows and memories,
of brothers, fathers, lovers who will never return.
The faithful, on their knees, lift to the sky
prayers to the Virgin and pleas to God,
and while in a soft voice they say their Hail Marys,
the father “preaches” from the High Altar.

In a corner of the temple, kneeling and sobbing,
a humble old woman who cries with emotion…
The beads of her rosary are the tears of her soul
and her heart’s anguish is infinite…
Those who know the story respect her pain,
and in her sacred sorrow she repeats in prayer:
Lord…! I had a son…! but then came the war…
The country called him… and he never returned!

She waited eagerly
in her loneliness
and with his portrait
she would start to cry.
She waited eagerly
but he did not return.
Those who returned told her
that in the war he was killed
embracing his flag,
with courage.

La novena by Alfredo Bigeschi

La novena is a Tango written by Alfredo Bigeschi and composed by Miguel Bonano.



Story behind the Tango La novena

“La Novena” captures the soul of a city wrapped in the shadows of evening, oscillating between sorrow and joy. The central narrative revolves around a religious devotion, marked by the sounding of church bells calling for the “Novena” – a form of worship consisting of prayers recited over nine days. This setting is a poignant backdrop for the deeper tale of a mother mourning her son, a soldier lost to war, whose sacrifices are both honored and lamented in her private, tearful prayers.



Symbolism of La novena

The bells in “La Novena” serve as a divine summons, symbolizing a communal call to reflection and prayer, which contrasts with the individual suffering of the mother. Her tears and the rosary beads she counts symbolically intertwine her personal sorrow with her faith. The recurring imagery of rosary beads, which represent prayers for the dead and memories of the lost, poignantly underscores the theme of remembrance and loss. Furthermore, the phrase “abrazado a su bandera” symbolizes ultimate sacrifice and patriotic fervor, emphasizing the cultural honor placed on duty and nationalism.



La novena in historic Context

Released in 1939, during a time when the world was on the cusp of the Second World War, “La Novena” deeply resonates with themes of loss and patriotism. Argentina, though not a belligerent in the early years of the war, felt the global impacts culturally and emotionally. This tango, with its intimate portrayal of personal loss against the backdrop of national duty, would have struck a chord with an Argentine audience familiar with the sacrifices of war and the fervor of national pride.



Alfredo Bigeschi

Alfredo Bigeschi was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his deeply emotional and culturally resonant lyrics.