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TANGO POR LA CABEZA

TANGO POR LA CABEZA

 
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Composer:Gardel, Carlos
Instrumentation:4tpt. hn. 3tbn. euph. tba. perc.
Publisher Ref:SB120
Additional optional percussion parts for Timpani, Triangle and Vibraphone. Alternative transposed parts for Eb Soprano Cornet, Eb Tenor Horn, Bb Trombone, Euphonium or Baritone in Treble Clef and Eb & Bb Bass in Treble Clef are automatically included.

Price: £28.00
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Arranger:Shepherd, Ian
Editor:Argente, Roger
Skill Level:C/D
Publisher:Superbrass Music
Year of Issue:2017
ISMN:none specified
ISBN:none specified
Carlos Gardel wrote 'Por una Cabeza' in 1935 with lyrics by Alfredo Le Pera. The name is a Spanish horseracing phrase meaning 'by a head', which refers to a horse winning a race by the length of one head. The lyrics speak of a compulsive horse-racing gambler who compares his addiction for horses with his attraction to women. Tango orchestras through out South America regularly perform the song. Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli, has covered it and John Williams adapted the work for solo violin, which was recorded with Itzhak Perlman playing the solo part for an album called 'Cinema Serenade'. Scenes featuring this song can be found in the films True Lies, Schindler's list and Scent of a Woman. President Barack Obama and his First Lady danced to the tune during a state visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina in March 2016. Carlos Gardel was born Charles Romuald Gard's in Toulouse, France in December 1890 and is described as a French Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and was the most pr

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