Role

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Composer

Birth

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1898

Death

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1976

 

Francisco de Caro was a prominent Argentine composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of tango music. He was born on December 11, 1898, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of musicians. His father, Rosendo de Caro, was a renowned violinist and composer, and his mother, Elvira de Caro, was a pianist and singer. Francisco de Caro grew up in a musical environment and started playing the violin at a young age. He received his formal music education at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he studied composition, harmony, and counterpoint. He also learned to play the piano, guitar, and bandoneon, a type of accordion commonly used in tango music. In the 1910s, Francisco de Caro began his career as a musician, playing in various orchestras and ensembles in Buenos Aires. He also started composing his own music, which was heavily influenced by the tango music that was popular in Argentina at the time. His early compositions were characterized by their melodic richness, harmonic complexity, and rhythmic vitality. In 1917, Francisco de Caro formed his own orchestra, which became one of the most popular tango orchestras in Buenos Aires. The orchestra featured some of the best musicians of the time, including his brother Julio de Caro, who was a renowned bandoneon player and composer. Francisco de Caro's orchestra was known for its innovative arrangements and sophisticated sound, which set it apart from other tango orchestras of the time. One of Francisco de Caro's most famous compositions is "El Monito," which he wrote in 1920. The piece is a tango with a lively rhythm and a catchy melody that became an instant hit in Buenos Aires. "El Monito" is still considered one of the classic tango pieces of all time and is often played by tango orchestras around the world. In the 1920s, Francisco de Caro continued to compose and perform music, and his orchestra became even more popular. He also collaborated with other prominent tango musicians, such as Carlos Gardel, who was a famous tango singer and actor. Francisco de Caro wrote several songs for Gardel, including "Mi Buenos Aires Querido," which became one of Gardel's signature songs. In the 1930s, Francisco de Caro's music began to evolve, and he started incorporating elements of jazz and classical music into his compositions. He also experimented with different instrumentation, using instruments such as the saxophone and clarinet in his orchestra. His music became more complex and sophisticated, and he became known for his innovative arrangements and harmonies. One of Francisco de Caro's most famous compositions from this period is "Flores Negras," which he wrote in 1931. The piece is a tango with a melancholic melody and a hauntingly beautiful arrangement. "Flores Negras" is considered one of the most beautiful tango pieces ever written and is often played by tango orchestras around the world. In the 1940s, Francisco de Caro's music continued to evolve, and he started incorporating elements of classical music into his compositions. He wrote several pieces for chamber ensembles, including string quartets and piano trios. His music became more introspective and reflective, and he became known for his lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. One of Francisco de Caro's most famous compositions from this period is "Tres minutos con la realidad," which he wrote in 1943.

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