“Maipo” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1939.
Eduardo Arolas
Bandoneonist, composer and leader.
(24 February 1892 – 29 September 1924)
In 1918 his orchestra was formed with him on first bandoneon and conductor, Manuel Pizzarro on second bandoneon, Rafael Tuegols on first violin, Horacio Gomila on second violin, Roberto Goyeneche on piano and Luis Bernstein on double bass. This was the peak of his career, playing in both Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Soon, Julio De Caro joined his orchestra.
This year culminated with one of his immortal compositions: “Maipo”, of supreme beauty, with a first part truly sublime, of pathetic depth, tearing, and a second part of felt sadness and deep emotions.
Let’s dance to El Rey de Compás Juan D’Arienzo recording of this tango in 1939.
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