Orquesta Típica Víctor is a seminal ensemble in the history of tango, a genre deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of Argentina. This orchestra was created in the 1920s under the aegis of RCA Victor, a recording giant at the time. As the label's house orchestra in Argentina, Orquesta Típica Víctor played an instrumental role in both fostering and reflecting the golden age of tango throughout the late 1920s and 1930s. Their recordings were pivotal in popularizing tango music, both within Argentina and internationally.

With a repertoire that included instrumental tango pieces, the orchestra did not feature a stable lineup of musicians but, instead, brought together some of the finest tango instrumentalists of the era. Over the years, the Orquesta Típica Víctor evolved with changing musicians and periods of tango music, but always retained a signature sound that was both robust and nuanced, characterized by the complex interplay of bandoneons, violins, piano, and double bass. Their recordings, especially those from the classic period of tango, have survived as treasured snapshots of an era when tango music was at its peak of creativity and popularity, influencing generations of tango musicians and aficionados to this day.

Genres

Orquesta Tipica

Tango

Vintage Tango

Latest Release

Zorzales de Antaño… Pena Calé

Orquesta Tipica Victor

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 31, 2024