Pascual Contursi

Pascual Contursi

1888-11-18
43 (1932-05-29)
Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pascual Contursi was a well-known Argentine tango playwright, musician and lyricist. He was the author of several tango lyrics, among which "Mi noche triste" stands out, considered the first tango-song and performed by Carlos Gardel in 1917.

Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pascual Contursi was a well-known Argentine tango playwright, musician and lyricist. He was the author of several tango lyrics, among which "Mi noche triste" stands out, considered the first tango-song and performed by Carlos Gardel in 1917.

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Pobre mi madre querida 1948 (5)

Contrary to the principles of his mother and sister, a boy falls in love with a woman of light life.
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Mi noche triste 1952

The plot reflects the figure of Pascual Contursi, tango poet. In love with a singer, he leaves his wife and son to go with her. Some time later, the singer leaves him and he composes the tango that gives the film its title.