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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.
Palais de glace is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Enrique Cadícamo.
“Palais de glace,” or “Ice Palace” in English, narrates a profound nostalgia and emotional connection with a place from the past that no longer exists. The lyricist Enrique Cadícamo reflects on his youthful experiences at Palais de glace, a popular venue during the early 20th century in Buenos Aires. Through this tango, Cadícamo embarks on a journey back to his student days, a time of dreams and bonding with friends, accentuating the blend of personal growth and collective enjoyment that the venue provided.
The “Palais de glace” serves as a potent symbol of fleeting youth and the ephemeral nature of social spaces that once felt eternal. It acts as a beacon of the old days, prompting the listener to delve into memories of former joys and sorrows. Words like “cordial ambiente” suggest a warm, welcoming space, emphasizing the strong emotional anchor such places hold. The palpable heartache Cadícamo describes upon realizing the absence of this venue from the present world offers a moving testament to the significant role it played in his and many others’ lives.
Written in 1944, during a dynamic period in Argentina’s history marked by social and political changes, “Palais de glace” not only captures a personal sense of loss but also mirrors the broader societal transitions of the time. WWII impacted global and local landscapes, influencing cultural expressions and nostalgia in arts like tango. The loss of such a cultural landmark as the Palais de glace could be seen as reflective of the transformations within Argentine society, where old joys had to make way for new realities. Music, thus, becomes a vehicle for preserving and mourning the cherished past in the face of inevitable change.
Enrique Cadícamo was a significant Argentine poet and tango lyricist, known for his prolific contributions to the genre.