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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.
Un lamento is a Tango written by and composed by Graciano De Leone.
The tango “Un lamento” tells the poignant story of a young woman who is desolate and heartbroken due to an unreciprocated love. The narrative portrays her as trapped within the confinements of her emotional sorrow, perpetually mourning the lost illusions of an idealized love that was built on deception. The lyrics evoke a deep sense of empathy and melancholy, painting a picture of a life overshadowed by betrayal and heartache, where her innocent dreams have been devoured by treachery.
The tango makes use of poignant symbolism to convey its themes. The “pobrecita percanta” is emblematic of innocence lost to a cruel world, while phrases like “triste soledad” (sad solitude) and “oscuro cabaret” (dark cabaret) illustrate the lonesome and shadowed path the young woman finds herself on. The “oscuro cabaret” symbolizes a place where dreams fade and reality bites, amplifying her anguish. By referring to her as a “milonguerita,” the tango locates her in the milieu of the tango world itself, intertwining her fate with the melancholic nature of the dance.
Written in 1944 Buenos Aires, “Un lamento” emerges from a period marked by social change and a burgeoning urban culture that tango music often captured. Argentina, grappling with its identity amidst modernization and a tumultuous political backdrop, found in tango a voice of emotional depth and social commentary. The depiction of a forlorn woman resonates with the era’s shifting sentiments towards gender and emotion, as many sought comfort or escapism through music and dance. Buenos Aires, as the cradle of tango, serves as a fitting backdrop to this lament, highlighting both the personal and shared sorrows of its inhabitants.
and Graciano De Leone are collaborators involved in the creation of “Un lamento.” De Leone, a composer known in the tango genre, provided the musical foundation for this emotionally charged piece.