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Mi piano

Mi piano is a Tango written by Emilio Barbato and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1944. The Tango Mi piano is written by Emilio Barbato, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Mi piano with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Mi Piano,” translates to “My Piano” in English. This name evokes a personal connection, suggesting the piano is an extension of the artist’s soul, where each key pressed is a whisper of their innermost emotions. The piece dances between shadows and light, transforming heartfelt melodies into a tapestry of passion and longing, much like a Tango’s evocative embrace.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Emilio Barbato

Composer

1944/12/28

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.

1944/12/28 – Me gusta bailar milonga – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/12/28 – Corazon no le digas a nadie – Osvaldo Fresedo
1944/12/28 – Fantasma – Osvaldo Fresedo
1944/12/28 – Vida mia – Osvaldo Fresedo
1944/12/27 – Argentino soy – Enrique Rodriguez

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mi piano

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

Letra del Tango Mi piano

Mi piano querido
Mi fiel confidente,
Qué lejos están,
Esas horas que ayer
Que no vuelven jamás.

Mi piano querido
Que sabes de mi alma,
Su oculta emoción,
La emoción de un amor
De un gran amor.

Viejo piano tú estás,
En el triste rincón
Donde duermen mis sueños.
Y esta noche lo sé,
Porque quiero sentir
La canción del recuerdo

La canción que una vez me inspiró
El amor que después se alejó,
Y en tu voz oigo aun,
Esa voz que partió
Sin un adiós.

Coda:
Y en mi piano quedó,
Encerrada la voz
De un gran amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi piano"

My beloved piano,
My faithful confidant,
How far away they are,
Those hours of yesterday
That will never return.

My beloved piano,
Who knows my soul,
Its hidden emotion,
The emotion of a love,
Of a great love.

Old piano, you are,
In the sad corner
Where my dreams sleep.
And this night I know,
Because I want to feel
The song of remembrance.

The song that once inspired me,
The love that later drifted away,
And in your voice, I still hear,
That voice that left
Without a goodbye.

Coda:
And in my piano remained,
Locked the voice
Of a great love.

Mi piano by Lito Bayardo

Mi piano is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by Emilio Barbato.



Story behind the Tango Mi piano

“Mi piano” translates to “My Piano” in English and profoundly embodies a narrative of nostalgia and longing. The lyrics feature a person speaking to their piano, seen as an old confidant that holds the memories of a past love. This piano is depicted not just as an instrument but as a repository of deep emotional history and a bridge to times gone by. The recurring theme of love that has departed is poignant as the protagonist reflects on an irrevocable past, capturing the essence of tango’s often melancholic soul.



Symbolism of Mi piano

The piano in the song is rich in symbolism, serving as the embodiment of memory and emotional resonance. It represents the intimacy of personal histories, standing firm in the same old corner, an unchanging fixture in contrast to the transient nature of the protagonist’s lived experiences and relationships. The phrases “fíel confidente” and “donde duermen mis sueños” draw attention to the piano’s role as a keeper of secrets and dreams, underscoring its animated, almost human qualities amidst the backdrop of silent remembrance. This symbolism is further deepened by the coda where the voice of a great love remains trapped within the piano, metaphorically suggesting how memories linger, enclosed within objects we hold dear.



Mi piano in historic Context

The song “Mi piano” emerged during the 1940s in Argentina, a period deeply enriched by the cultural proliferation of tango. Post World War II era was a time of introspection and artistic expression in Argentina. The melancholic tone of this tango mirrors a common emotion of the era: a mix of nostalgia and the somber reflection of loss. “Mi piano,” with its reference to bygone days and a love that has ‘departed without a goodbye,’ could resonate intensely with those who experienced loss or separation during turbulent times. The ethos becomes a canvas reflecting individual and collective sentiments of longing and the passage of time.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo, born Nicanor Lima, was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist and composer whose works have significantly shaped the genre.