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La viruta

La viruta is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1967. Héctor Varela has recorded La viruta as an instrumental Tango.
“La viruta,” meaning “The Shaving” in English, evokes the delicate curls of wood that fall away from a sculptor’s skilled hands. This tango piece dances with the grace of a master craftsman, as each note spirals with intricate beauty. It’s a celebration of the small, exquisite fragments that shape the art of life itself.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1967/7/4

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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La viruta recorded by other Orchestras

La viruta recorded by other Orchestras

1967/7/4 – El amanecer – Hector Varela
1967/7/1 – Imagen campera – Osvaldo Pugliese
1967/7/1 – Marejada – Osvaldo Pugliese
1967/7/10 – Coplas y toros – Enrique Rodriguez
1967/7/10 – El fox de las gigoletes – Enrique Rodriguez
La viruta – 1943/8/5 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La viruta – 1952/12/12 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La viruta – 1936/11/27 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La viruta – 1965/7/25 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La viruta – 1957/9/27 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La viruta – 1962/11/4 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La viruta – 1979/11/6 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La viruta – 1948/7/22 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
La viruta – 1967/7/4 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La viruta – 1970/4/9 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La viruta – 1947/5/16 – Alfredo Gobbi – Instrumental
La viruta – 1955/8/10 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental

La viruta recorded by Héctor Varela


La viruta is an instrumental Tango composed by Vicente Greco.



Interpretation of La viruta

The name “La viruta” translates to “The Shavings” in English, evoking imagery of wood shavings that fly off with each forceful stroke of a craftsman’s tool. As performed by Héctor Varela’s Tango Orchestra, “La viruta” captures the essence of these curling wood threads, reflecting a dance of intertwined textures and rhythms. The music emulates the dynamic yet precise movements of a craftsman, with swirling violins echoing the sweeping gestures, bandoneons offering depth like polished wood grain, and the piano providing a steady base reminiscent of the constant backing of the craftsman’s hands. The piece ebbs and flows, much like the concentrated energy and artistry required in fine woodworking.



Héctor Varela and La viruta

Héctor Varela, celebrated for his distinctive and emotive style, breathes life into “La viruta” with his orchestra’s passionate interpretation. Recorded in 1967, Varela’s version of this tango transforms Greco’s composition into a sonic tapestry, intricately woven with the timbral nuances typical of his ensemble. The orchestra brings out the playful yet determined spirit of the piece, adding layers of urgency and elegance, reflecting Varela’s mastery in capturing the quintessential Buenos Aires tango scene and its evocative imagery.