Osvaldo pugliese biography definition
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Osvaldo Pugliese Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Osvaldo Pugliese? A Brief Career Overview
Osvaldo Pedro Pugliese, a legendary figure in the world of tango music, was born in Buenos Aires on December 2, 1905. As a composer, pianist, and conductor, Pugliese revolutionized the tango genre with his dramatic arrangements that not only retained the essence of traditional salon tango but also paved the way for a concert-style interpretation. His unique sound incorporates strong rhythmic elements that resonate deeply among both dancers and listeners, making him an iconic figure in Argentine music culture. Throughout his illustrious career, which extended well into the 20th century, Pugliese's work transcended the boundaries of traditional tango, influencing countless artists and cementing his status as a key figure in music history. His connection to vinyl culture is noteworthy; many of his recordings remain cherished collectibles among vinyl enthusiasts, capturing the raw emotion
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Born in December, 1905, Osvaldo Pugliese was with the great tango musicians as a teenager and as a pianist jobbed in and out of orquestas for a dozen years. He played in the Roberto Firpo orquesta; he co-lead his first group with the soon-to-be all-time first studio star of the violin, Elvino Vardaro (Orquesta Tipica Victor, Di Sarli, etc. right through to Sexteto Piazzolla). There they are on the left, serious teenagers off to make their way.
At around 15 Osvaldo composed what was to become an evergreen, "Recuerdo." In 1926 a watershed moment came when the great Julio De Caro Orquesta released Recuerdo on record. How inspiring that must have been for the earnest 21 year old.
One hears the deep influence of Julio all through Osvaldo's work. He recorded many songs of that orquesta, keeping the arrangements nearly note-for-note. Julio De Caro's amazing orquesta and style was the road map Osvaldo chose to follow.
Osvaldo and Alfredo Gobbi worked together and one of their
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Below follows a personal retrospective of Carel Kraayenhof, artistic director, bandoneón player and founder of the Kraayenhof Tango Ensemble and the Sexteto Canyengue.
The article was written on the death of Osvaldo Pugliese, Grand Master of the tango.
IN MEMORIAM: OSVALDO PUGLIESE
(1905-1995).
Amsterdam, 15 August 1995.
In his hometown of Buenos Aires died on Tuesday 25 July, the widely beloved Maestro Pugliese, the 89-year-old pianist, composer and orchestra leader, who during his lifetime already became a tango myth. After he was admitted to the hospital because of severe stomach complaints, he developed such heart problems that it became necessary for him to get a by-pass. Don Osvaldo fell into coma and died five days later. His wife Lydia was with him.
With Osvaldo Pugliese tango loses one of its major innovators; energetic and creative as he was, he left an extensive oeuvre and many of the records in his name are hard to track down. Looking back on hi