Argentine Born bandoneon player nicknamed “El tigre del bandoneon” was
also a leader and composer who started his musical training in 1911 at the
Conservatory led by maestro José Bombig and after
three years he learnt theory, solfegge and harmony. He assembled his
first group in that same year and in the subsequent year lined up a trio with
Agustin Bardi at piano. He then formed a quartet in 1912 that led to him being
requested play at the cabaret Amenonville to finally assemble his own
orchestra. He composed many different pieces between 1913 and 1916 including a
tango composed with Roberto Firpo called “Fuegos artificiales’. He settled in
Uruguay to forget a love drama but also after performing successfully at the
Teatro Casino.
From 1917 until his death he composed his most famous tangos. “La
cachita” and “El mame” were considered masterpieces and have the cultural
heritage of our urban music. His orchestra was different to other directors
because he included other instruments such as the violoncello, the saxophone
and the banjo. He eventually settled in Paris where he died of alcoholism and
illness but he left his last piece that was written in France: Place Pigail.
Discography:
Astros Del Tango (1994). Company: Music Hall
Records
Bibliography:
Information retrieved from: http://www.todotango.com/english/creadores/earolas.html
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