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Orquídeas a la luz de la luna

Orquídeas a la luz de la luna is a Tango written by Vincent Youmans and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1974. Florindo Sassone has recorded Orquídeas a la luz de la luna as an instrumental Tango.
“Orquídeas a la luz de la luna,” or “Orchids in the Moonlight,” whispers a romantic allure in its very title. This piece paints a picture of delicate beauty, where the fragile elegance of orchids is serenaded by the mysterious glow of the moon. It speaks to moments of quiet reflection and the enchanting dance of nature and night, revealing hidden depths and unspoken dreams.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Guillermo Jorge Neumann

Author

Vincent Youmans

Composer

1974/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Letra del Tango Orquídeas a la luz de la luna

Las orquídeas que florecen

En la lunar claridad,

Renovarán tus promesas

De eterna fidelidad.

Y cuando mueran al alba

Dirán de penas y adiós,

Y mis sueños se irán

Con dolor a llorar,

Un amor que se murió.



Al influjo de una

Claridad lunar,

Me sentiré feliz

Reviviré tu amor

Me acordaré de ti.



Y al abrir las orquídeas,

Bajo la faz lunar,

Tus pétalos de luz

Habré de suspirar,

El amor eres tú.

English lyrics of the Tango "Orquídeas a la luz de la luna"

The orchids that bloom

In the moonlit clarity,

Will renew your promises

Of eternal fidelity.

And when they die at dawn

They will speak of sorrows and goodbyes,

And my dreams will go

In pain to weep,

For a love that has died.



Under the influence of a

Moonlit clarity,

I will feel happy

I will revive your love

I will remember you.



And when the orchids open,

Under the moonlit face,

Your petals of light

I will have to sigh,

The love is you.

Orquídeas a la luz de la luna by Guillermo Jorge Neumann

Orquídeas a la luz de la luna is a Tango written by Guillermo Jorge Neumann and composed by Vincent Youmans.



Story behind the Tango Orquídeas a la luz de la luna

The lyrics of “Orquídeas a la luz de la luna” depict a poignant tale centered around the ephemeral beauty of orchids blooming under moonlight. This imagery serves as a metaphor for fleeting moments of love and the promises made therein. Neumann fuses natural beauty with human emotion, exploring themes of love, memory, and loss. As orchids wither at dawn, they symbolize the termination of promises and the sorrow of parting, highlighting the transient nature of both flowers and human feelings.



Symbolism of Orquídeas a la luz de la luna

Orchids and moonlight are potent symbols in these lyrics. Orchids, known for their delicate and exotic beauty, mirror the fragile and precious nature of love. The lunar light enhances this transient beauty, suggesting clarity and purity but also a certain distance and coolness. Phrases like “Tus pétalos de luz” (Your petals of light) signify the illumination and perhaps idealization of the loved one, whose memory is as haunting and unreachable as the moon.



Orquídeas a la luz de la luna in historic Context

When “Orquídeas a la luz de la luna” was created in 1974, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social upheavals. This context of uncertainty and transformation might reflect in the melancholic and nostalgic tones of the tango. The longing for a past love and the resignation to its loss could also mirror a collective yearning for stability and fidelity in times of change. The repeated references to natural cycles in the lyrics—flowers blooming and dying with the phases of the moon—might also speak to the inevitability of cycles in human affairs, including those of political landscapes.



Guillermo Jorge Neumann

Guillermo Jorge Neumann was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to tango, a genre deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Argentina. His works often reflect the emotional and sentimental core of this music style.