Quinteto Real

The Quinteto Real was formed in 1960 with the simple aim of making instrumental tangos designed for listening rather than dancing with space to display the virtuoso playing of its members:

This is one of the strongest small groups ever to play tango music. Salgán, Francini and Laurenz had all led tango orchestras in their own right and are synonymous with their instruments.

Francini and Laurenz are now no longer with us and the project continues as the Nuevo Quinteto Real, but this is the original incarnation of the group and, for me, the best.

Nuestros 30 Mejores Tangos

Nuestros 30 Mejores Tangos

COLUMBIA 493754

This new double album on Columbia has to be one of the most amazing bargains in the catalogue. A new generation of tangueros now have the chance to hear this amazing group. The playing is fresh, spontaneous and exciting, inventive, and witty, with delightful interplay between the soloists. Francini's romantic violin playing in particular is a joy. Congratulations to Sony for releasing this material.

Normal UK selling price: n/a (Argentine import)
Our price:£15 2 CDs, slim-line jewel case.

2001 Sony Music Argentina

Track list
Disc One

La Cumparsita; Canaro en Paris; A Media Luz; Ojos Negros; La Trampera; Buenos Aires; El Choclo; Organito de la tarde; La Puñalada; Ya No Cantas Chingolo; Romance de Barrio; Adios Muchachos; El Pollo Ricardo; La Loca de Amor; A La Gran Muñeca;

Disc Two

Caminito; Felicia; Palomita Blanca; A Fuego Lento; Ensueños; Mal de Amores; El Amanecer; Julian; Tema Otoñal; Corralera; Pobre Gallo Bataraz; Adiós Pampa Mia; Taquito Militar; El Abrojito; Gran Hotel Victoria

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