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Ernesto Baffa | Ubaldo De Lío

Ernesto Baffa | Ubaldo De Lío is the catalogue entry for the pairing of bandoneonist Ernesto Baffa with Ubaldo De Lío, with whom Baffa recorded Dos al corazón in 2003 [2]. The dossier's claims for this entry mostly trace Baffa's career, from his 1948 debut in Héctor Stamponi's orchestra to his death in Buenos Aires on 11 April 2016 [1][2].

Ernesto Baffa | Ubaldo De Lío is the entry for a pairing documented by a single joint recording: in 2003 Ernesto Baffa recorded Dos al corazón with Ubaldo De Lío [2]. The claims attached to this entry describe Baffa's career more broadly. A birth date of 20 August 1932 is recorded for the entry [3].

Baffa's documented career began in 1948 with a debut in Héctor Stamponi's orchestra [1]. In 1953 he joined Horacio Salgán as first bandoneon, replacing Leopoldo Federico [1]. A record of his solos with Salgán appeared on the Antar Telefunken label in 1957 [1]. In 1959 he joined Aníbal Troilo's orchestra, where he stayed almost fifteen years [1].

In 1965 Baffa formed a trio with Osvaldo Berlingieri and Fernando Cabarcos, which later became the Baffa-Berlingieri orchestra [1]. His later honours included the Lira de Oro at the Medellín festival in 1968 [1], a Konex diploma with Berlingieri in 1985 [2], and the title of Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires in 1992 [2]. He died in Buenos Aires on 11 April 2016 [2].

History

According to one biography, Baffa debuted in Héctor Stamponi's orchestra in 1948 [1]. Five years later, in 1953, he joined the ensemble of Horacio Salgán as first bandoneon, taking the place previously held by Leopoldo Federico [1].

In 1959 Baffa joined Aníbal Troilo's orchestra [1]. The same source states that he remained there for almost fifteen years [1].

In 1965 Baffa formed a trio with Osvaldo Berlingieri and Fernando Cabarcos [1]. This group later developed into the Baffa-Berlingieri orchestra [1]. The association with Berlingieri continued into the 1980s, when the two received a Konex diploma in 1985 [2].

In 1992 Baffa was named Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires, and in the same year he performed at the Les Allumés festival in Nantes [2]. In 2003 he recorded Dos al corazón with Ubaldo De Lío, the collaboration that gives this entry its name [2]. Baffa died in Buenos Aires on 11 April 2016 [2].

Recordings

Two recordings are documented in the dossier [1][2]:

  • 1957: a record of Baffa's solos with Horacio Salgán, issued on Antar Telefunken [1].
  • 2003: Dos al corazón, recorded with Ubaldo De Lío [2].

Awards and recognition

Baffa received the following recognitions [1][2]:

  • 1968: the Lira de Oro at the Medellín festival [1].
  • 1985: a Konex diploma, shared with Osvaldo Berlingieri [2].
  • 1992: named Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires [2].

References

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  2. 2.Ernesto Baffa · es.wikipedia.org
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Debuts in Héctor Stamponi's orchestra.1948Single source

Joins Horacio Salgán as first bandoneon, replacing Leopoldo Federico.1953Single source

A record of his solos with Salgán appears on Antar Telefunken.1957Single source

Joins Aníbal Troilo's orchestra, staying almost fifteen years.1959Single source

Forms a trio with Osvaldo Berlingieri and Fernando Cabarcos, later the Baffa-Berlingieri orchestra.1965Single source

Records Dos al corazón with Ubaldo De Lío.2003Single source

Dies in Buenos Aires.Apr 11, 2016Single source

Won3

Won Wins the Lira de Oro at the Medellín festival.1968Single source

Won Konex diploma with Berlingieri.1985Single source

Won Named Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires; plays the Les Allumés festival in Nantes.1992Single source

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