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Penumbras (2)

Penumbras (2) is a Vals written by Pedro Toscano and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1951. The Vals Penumbras (2) is written by Pedro Toscano, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Penumbras (2) with the singer Roberto Lemos.
The piece named “Penumbras (2)” translates to “Shadows (2)” in English. This title evokes the delicate dance between light and darkness, suggesting an atmosphere rich with mystery and subdued emotions. The music or lyrics likely explore themes of melancholy and introspection, inviting listeners to delve into the hidden depths of their soul.

Vals

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Roberto Lemos

Singer

Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Author

Pedro Toscano

Composer

1951/12/19

Date

Roberto Lemos
Roberto Lemos
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Penumbras (2)

This is the translation of the Vals “Penumbras (2)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Penumbras (2)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Penumbras (2)

Conciertos de ranas y grillos

Alegran las calles del barrio,

Alumbra un farol con su brillo

Las flores de un viejo balcón.



Y canta con pena, un carrero

Su historia de amor hecho tango,

Las sombras repiten su canto

Y lento se cierra un portón.



En la negrura intensa

De sus lindas trenzas, caminó mi sueño,

Aquella tardecita cuando tu boquita

Me besó en silencio.



Pero tu ser, no quiere responder

Si es mía tu pasión,

Y me hace padecer tu amor.



Si sabes que me apena

Porque aquí te espero y por darme celos,

Cerrando la ventana

Florida y dorada de tu sentimiento.

No aumentes más mi carga de pesar

Disipa mi dolor,

Y asoma tu mirar

Mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Vals "Penumbras (2)"

Concerts of frogs and crickets

Brighten the streets of the neighborhood,

A lantern shines with its brightness

The flowers of an old balcony.



And sings with sorrow, a carter

His love story made tango,

The shadows repeat his song

And slowly a gate closes.



In the intense darkness

Of her lovely braids, my dream walked,

That little evening when your little mouth

Kissed me in silence.



But your being, does not want to answer

If your passion is mine,

And your love makes me suffer.



If you know that it pains me

Because here I wait for you and to make me jealous,

Closing the window

Flowered and golden of your feeling.

Do not increase my burden of sorrow

Dispel my pain,

And show your gaze

My heart.

Penumbras (2) by Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Penumbras (2) is a Tango written by Alfredo Faustino Roldán and composed by Pedro Toscano.

Story behind the Tango Penumbras (2)

The lyrics of “Penumbras (2)” paint a vivid picture of a neighborhood where everyday and natural elements blend with deep personal emotion. The mention of frogs and crickets making music, a street lamp illuminating flowers on an old balcony, and a cart driver singing his remorseful love story exemplify a typical evening scene in a local barrio. This scenery sets the stage for a nostalgic and melancholy reflection on unrequited love and emotional suffering.



Symbolism of Penumbras (2)

Key phrases such as “las sombras repiten su canto” (the shadows repeat his song) and “cerrando la ventana” (closing the window) symbolize the recurring and unresolved nature of the singer’s emotional pain and the lover’s inaccessibility, respectively. The imagery of “negrura intensa de sus lindas trenzas” (the intense blackness of her lovely braids) when describing the woman highlights a merging of physical allure and profound, dark emotion, further deepening the sense of yearning and loss.



Penumbras (2) in historic Context

Recorded in 1951 in Argentina, “Penumbras (2)” stems from a period when tango music often reflected societal sentiments and personal stories through its profound lyrical content and melancholic melodies. This era in Argentine history was marked by political and social changes, influencing tango to be an outlet for expressing personal strife and societal issues. The use of everyday imagery paired with themes of love and heartache resonates with the nostalgia and coping mechanisms that were prevalent among people during those times.



Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Alfredo Faustino Roldán was an influential lyricist in the tango genre, known for intertwining complex emotions with relatable imagery to evoke deep responses from the listener.