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Maipo

Maipo is a Tango written by Eduardo Arolas and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1980. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Maipo as an instrumental Tango.
“Maipo,” translating to “Maipo” in English, is a name that echoes with the rhythm of life itself. This piece of music, like a gentle river coursing through time, captures the soul’s longing and the heart’s passion. Its melody whispers stories of love and celebration, inviting us to dance through the sands of history and dreams.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabriel Clausi

Author

Eduardo Arolas

Composer

1980/6/27

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Letra del Tango Maipo

Vuelve a mí, recuerdo del ayer
con el brillar de luces en escena;
siempre el mismo fulgor,
las viejas candilejas
son como estrellas…
Otra vez, vibra en la noche aquel
sueño de amor y canto del pasado;
sombras que corretean
por este viejo tablado de ayer.

Marquesinas de mis sueños,
mil destellos de colores,
figuras esculturales,
nombres que están olvidados…
corre el tiempo y el recuerdo
se entrelaza con la pena…
el sabor de cosas de antes
guardadas con tanto amor…

El viejo Maipo nos vio bajo sus luces
aquellos días tan llenos de ternuras
soñar amores que fueron embeleso…
con toda el alma, con toda la ilusión,
con estas notas, con este tango triste,
quiero contarte teatro de mi pueblo
aquello que guardé en mi corazón,
tal como lo viví… tan lleno de emoción.

English lyrics of the Tango "Maipo"

Return to me, memory of yesterday
with the sparkle of lights on stage;
always the same glow,
the old footlights
are like stars…
Again, vibrates in the night that
dream of love and song of the past;
shadows that scurry
across this old stage of yore.

Marquees of my dreams,
thousand flashes of colors,
sculptural figures,
names that are forgotten…
time runs and the memory
intertwines with sorrow…
the taste of things from before
kept with so much love…

The old Maipo saw us under its lights
those days so full of tenderness
dreaming loves that were enchantment…
with all the soul, with all the illusion,
with these notes, with this sad tango,
I want to tell you, theater of my people,
what I kept in my heart,
just as I lived it… so full of emotion.

Maipo by Gabriel Clausi

Maipo is a Tango written by Gabriel Clausi and composed by Eduardo Arolas.



Story behind the Tango Maipo

The lyrics of “Maipo” evoke a poignant sense of nostalgia, reflecting on cherished memories tied to a specific place, presumably a theater or a venue. The narrator beckons a return to the past, to the brilliance of lights and scenes once witnessed, perhaps indicating the vibrant life of theater and its emotional impact. The recurring references to lights—luminous yet ephemeral—illustrate the transient yet unforgettable nature of theatrical experiences.



Symbolism of Maipo

Maipo utilizes rich symbolism to deepen the emotional resonance of its lyrics. For instance, “viejas candilejas,” or old footlights, symbolize the enduring allure and magic of performances that continue to shine like stars in the narrator’s memory. The dynamic imagery of “marquesinas de mis sueños” (marquees of my dreams) and “mil destellos de colores” (a thousand flashes of colors) connotes a vivid, almost dreamlike nostalgia for the glamour and excitement of past performances, echoing how deeply these experiences are etched in the narrator’s heart.



Maipo in historic Context

Recorded in 1980, “Maipo” arrives at a time of significant social and political changes in Argentina. Its yearning for the past and emphasis on preservation of memories perhaps serve as a metaphor for a society reflecting on its changing cultural landscape. Considering its mention of the “viejo Maipo,” which could be an allusion to the renowned Teatro Maipo in Buenos Aires, the tango may be situated in the heart of Argentina’s rich theatrical tradition, a nod to the golden ages of Argentine theater, imbued with personal and collective history.



Gabriel Clausi

Gabriel Clausi was a celebrated tango musician and composer, known for his evocative compositions that often explore themes of nostalgia and romance.