Search - Orquesta Tipica Victor :: Coleccion 78 R.P.M: 1929 - 1944

Impressions of this CD after 2 months listening.

A.E. | UK | 09/13/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was attracted to this CD as it appeared to contain authentic period Argentine tangos, albeit played by an orchestra apparently set up by RCA Victor for the purpose of making the 78s. (CONFIRMATION REQ'D).

Additionally the recordings were of titles not so far familiar to me and not duplicated on other tango CDs I have.



General :- Quality of the recordings is generally very good, with low noise considering they are lifted from 78 recordings or masters between 80-50 yrs old(?)

The accompanying CD leaflet contains only a list of titles, artists and the recording dates. No reviews or background info - a pity this.

If you like argentine tango, here is a fine selection of this genre, with its driving rhythm, sentimentality and heady syncopation. I loved it. A.E"