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Tango canción: Medium Low Voice Book

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Tango canción: Medium Low Voice Book

21 Argentine Tangos for Voice and Piano

Various / arr. and ed. Juan María Solare

Item: 98-EP11709

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This collection of Argentinean tangos for voice and piano offers a cross-section of tango across the ages, from the beginnings, through the Gardel era, the golden age and Tango nuevo (of Piazzolla and others), right up to contemporary compositions; creating a perfect tango concert program.

Whether used within a song recital, as encores, or as music for dance events, the repertoire in Tango canción is completely versatile and suitable for singers from all backgrounds.

Arranged by the Argentinean composer, pianist and tango expert Juan María Solare, these songs retain an authentic tango sound while making the vocal and piano writing approachable by all---especially those who are not familiar with the repertoire.

  • Additional information and performance tips help performers achieve the passion of tango.
  • A cross-section of Argentinean tangos from the beginnings up to the present day
  • Easier and intermediate-level pieces, with practical piano accompaniments
  • Includes introductions to the songs, translations of the lyrics and a guide to pronunciation
  • Ideal as a complete concert programme


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Additional Details
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 140
ISBN13: 979-0-01-413983-4
UPC: 9790014139834
SKU: 98-EP11709

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About the Arranger: Juan María Solare

Juan María Solare is an Argentinean composer, pianist, and tango specialist whose arrangements honor the genre's historical depth while making its idioms accessible to singers encountering the style for the first time. His work as both performer and educator has given him insight into what singers need: authentic tango character without unnecessary technical barriers, clear pathways into the music's emotional core, and the cultural context that makes these songs resonate.

Why we love this

Solare's curated selection spans tango's entire arc, giving singers and pianists a coherent narrative arc from early tango through Piazzolla's innovations to contemporary work. The arrangements strip away nothing essential about tango's character while offering vocal and piano writing that sits genuinely well for performers at easier and intermediate levels. Pair this with period-appropriate interpretation guidance, and you have a collection that teaches tango sensibility alongside the repertoire itself.

What to expect

These tangos pulse with longing, irony, and streetwise elegance. Even at easier difficulty levels, the music carries the genre's signature blend of sorrow and sophistication, urban grit and romantic yearning. You'll find yourself inhabiting a Buenos Aires that's both intimate and grand.

Who it's for

This collection serves medium-low voices (mezzo-soprano, baritone, bass-baritone) who are new to tango and those returning to it with fresh arrangements. It works equally well for recital singers, community performers, and students in diction or world music courses who need accessible entry points into an essential genre.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the pronunciation guide and lyric translations before interpreting emotionally. Tango demands that you own the language and story; rushing to the dramatic surface without understanding the text will flatten the performance.
  • Let the piano introductions set your emotional temperature. These are not mere accompaniments but conversations; listen to what the pianist offers before you enter.
  • Honor the rhythmic flexibility tango demands, particularly in the vocal line. The written notation is a guide, not a metronome; slight rubato and breath-driven phrasing are essential to the style's authenticity.
  • Balance intimacy with projection. Tango is confessional and immediate, but it must carry in a recital hall. Find the intensity that feels natural without manufacturing artifice.

How to use it

Build an entire recital around this collection, or mine it for contrasting encores that shift a concert's mood. The chronological span makes it ideal for themed programs exploring how a single genre evolved across a century, and individual songs integrate beautifully into mixed recitals where you need pieces with genuine character and a distinct cultural voice.

Skills your students will build

  • Authentic tango phrasing and rhythmic flexibility
  • Lyric diction in Spanish with cultural understanding
  • Interpretive choices rooted in historical context and style
  • Collaboration with pianists who are shaping the song's expressive intent
  • Emotional depth and storytelling through song, balancing restraint with passion

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