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Mi serenata

Mi serenata is a Tango written by Edgardo Donato and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1955. The Tango Mi serenata is written by Edgardo Donato, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Mi serenata with the singer Miguel Montero.
“Mi Serenata,” which translates to “My Serenade” in English, evokes the image of a tender musical offering made under starlit skies. This piece whispers of intimate moments and heartfelt declarations, capturing the essence of longing and devotion. Whether through the sweep of a violin or the rise and fall of a tango’s rhythm, it speaks directly to the soul’s desire to be heard.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Miguel Montero

Singer

Juan Carlos Thorry

Author

Edgardo Donato

Composer

1955/9/2

Date

Miguel Montero
Miguel Montero
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mi serenata

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

Letra del Tango Mi serenata

Niña de mi corazón

brindarte quiero un cantar

que sea el reflejo fiel

de cariño sin par,

niña de mi ilusión.



A tu reja llegué

una estrella guiñó

y aquel día forjé

mi primera ilusión.

Serenata que allí

para ti improvisó mi amor,

tu promesa de amor,

tu mirada, un clavel,

dieron premio a mi canción.



Hoy que ya el tiempo pasó,

vine a tu reja a cantar,

silencio fue el responder

a este triste dolor

que tu ausencia dejó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi serenata"

Girl of my heart,

I want to offer you a song

that reflects truly

an unparalleled affection,

girl of my dreams.

To your window I came,

a star winked,

and that day I forged

my first illusion.

A serenade that there

my love improvised for you,

your promise of love,

your gaze, a carnation,

rewarded my song.

Now that time has passed,

I came to your window to sing,

silence was the answer

to this sad pain

that your absence left.

Mi serenata by Juan Carlos Thorry

Mi serenata is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Thorry and composed by Edgardo Donato.



Story behind the Tango Mi serenata

“Mi serenata” (translated as “My Serenade”) captures a heartfelt moment of emotional expression through music. The lyrics depict a scene where the singer performs a serenade for the woman he loves. Initially, the serenade is a joyous event revealing budding love and promises shared under her window. However, as time passes and the singer returns, he is met not with the warm gaze of his beloved, but with silence, symbolizing her absence or their lost love.



Symbolism of Mi serenata

The serenade in this Tango serves as a primary symbol of romantic expression and heartfelt communication. Key phrases like “brindarte quiero un cantar” (I want to offer you a song) and “mi primera ilusión” (my first dream) signify the pure, hopeful beginnings of love. The transition to “silencio fue el responder” (silence was the answer) marks a poignant shift from youthful hope to the somber realities of love lost or unreciprocated. The mention of a “clavel” (carnation), a flower typically linked with love and fascination, enhances the symbolism of romantic longing and affection.



Mi serenata in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1955, “Mi serenata” is deeply seated in the cultural backdrop of mid-20th century Buenos Aires, a time when Tango was an integral part of social identity. Serenades were common as a form of courtship and a public display of affection in Latin cultures. The emotions and scenarios in the song reflect a universal theme of love’s temporal nature, which would resonate well with an audience accustomed to the dramatic, often melancholy narratives of Tango music.



Juan Carlos Thorry

Juan Carlos Thorry was an influential figure in Argentine Tango, combining his talents as a lyricist with his performances, thereby leaving a lasting mark on the genre.