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Orchestra

Orquesta Típica Victor

Also known as: Orquesta Típica Victor, Típica Victor

About

Orquesta Típica Victor was the exclusive studio orchestra of the Victor Record Company in Buenos Aires, established in November 1925 to record tango and other styles for commercial release. Led by pianist Adolfo Carabelli (1925–1936), followed by bandoneonist Federico Scorticati (1936–1943) and pianist Mario Maurano (1943–1944), the orchestra never performed publicly—members were contractually forbidden from appearing in concert. Despite this invisibility, the ensemble became one of tango’s most prolific and musically accomplished recordings artists, producing approximately 445 recordings over nineteen years. The orchestra featured some of the era’s finest musicians, including bandoneonists Luis Petrucelli, Pedro Laurenz, and Carlos Marcucci; violinists Manlio Francia and Elvino Vardaro; and notable singers Carlos Lafuente (37 recordings), Roberto Díaz (27), and Alberto Gómez (25). The first vocal recording occurred in October 1928. With 212 tangos, 11 valses, and other rhythms from 1925–1930 alone, the orchestra helped establish the sound and style of classical tango on disc, disbanding in May 1944.

Members

Recordings (100)

Albums (5)

Videos

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