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Francisco Pracánico

Francisco Pracánico (born 15 May 1898, died 30 December 1971 in San Fernando) was a tango pianist, orchestra leader and composer [2][4]. His works include Madre, Tango porteño and Corrientes y Esmeralda, and he recorded for the Electra label, later becoming its artistic director [1][3].

Francisco Pracánico was born on 15 May 1898 [4]. He began his career in 1913 at a cinema-café in San Fernando, and then led his first orchestra at the Cine-Teatro Variedades [1]. He began studying at Adolfo Carabelli's conservatory in 1914 [2].

As a composer, Pracánico wrote his first piece, Monte protegido, in 1916; it was premiered at the Círculo de Obreros [2]. His later compositions included Madre (1922), Tango porteño (1925) with words by Manuel Romero, and Corrientes y Esmeralda (1933) with words by Celedonio Flores [1][3]. As a performer, he played piano in Augusto Berto's group at Bar Domínguez in 1919 [1]. He recorded for the Electra label from 1926 and later became its artistic director [1]. In 1935 he appeared with his orchestra in the film Monte criollo, for which he wrote the title tango [3]. He died in San Fernando on 30 December 1971 [2].

History

Pracánico's documented career began in 1913, when he made his debut at a cinema-café in San Fernando [1]. After this debut he led his first orchestra at the Cine-Teatro Variedades [1].

In 1914 he began studying at the conservatory of Adolfo Carabelli [2]. By 1919 he was playing piano in the group of Augusto Berto at Bar Domínguez [1].

In 1926 he began recording for Electra, and he later became the label's artistic director [1]. In 1935 he appeared with his orchestra in the film Monte criollo [3]. He died in San Fernando on 30 December 1971 [2].

Compositions

His first piece was Monte protegido, written in 1916 and premiered at the Círculo de Obreros [2]. In 1922 he wrote Madre [3].

Tango porteño, with words by Manuel Romero, was premiered by Maurice Chevalier in 1925 [1]. Corrientes y Esmeralda, with words by Celedonio Flores, appeared in 1933 [3]. For the 1935 film Monte criollo he wrote the title tango [3].

Recordings and film

Pracánico recorded for the Electra label from 1926 and later served as its artistic director [1]. The dossier does not list individual recordings or the years of his directorship [1].

In 1935 he and his orchestra appeared on screen in the film Monte criollo, whose title tango he composed [3].

References

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  1. 1.Biografía de Francisco Pracánico (Héctor Ángel Benedetti) · todotango.com
  2. 2.Francisco Pracánico · es.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.Francisco Pracánico · todotango.com
  4. 4.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app

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Debuts at a cinema-café in San Fernando, then leads his first orchestra at the Cine-Teatro Variedades.1913Single source

Begins studying at Adolfo Carabelli's conservatory.1914Single source

Writes Monte protegido, his first piece, premiered at the Círculo de Obreros.1916Single source

Plays piano in Augusto Berto's group at Bar Domínguez.1919Single source

Writes Madre.1922Single source

Tango porteño, with words by Manuel Romero, is premiered by Maurice Chevalier.1925Single source

Records for Electra, later becoming the label's artistic director.1926Single source

Corrientes y Esmeralda, with words by Celedonio Flores, appears.1933Single source

Appears with his orchestra in the film Monte criollo, for which he wrote the title tango.1935Single source

Dies in San Fernando.Dec 30, 1971Single source

Pianista, compositor y directorSupported · 2

Pracánico was both Electra's musical/artistic director and the composer of well-known tangos including 'Corrientes y Esmeralda' and 'Mentira.'Single source

Born1

Born on May 15, 1898Supported · 3

In other catalogues5

TodoTango · creador/93Supported · 2

Wikidata · Q5867129source

tango.info · FrancPracaSingle source

MusicBrainz · fb25b25f-91f3-4ee0-8520-1f81d777d1c2source

Discogs · 1291950Single source

Died1

Died on December 30, 1971Supported · 2

Birthplace1

Born in San Fernando (Buenos Aires) ArgentinaSupported · 2

Composer25

Mentira — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Te odio — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Si se salva el pibe — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Alhucema — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Sombras — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Perdóname señor — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Madre — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Si tú quisieras — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

El cielo en tus ojos — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Tango porteño — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Virgen de Guadalupe — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Enfundá la mandolina — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Los muñequitos — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

El vals de los recuerdos — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Milongueando — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Soy cantor — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Pampa — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Escúchame Manón — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Adelaida — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Condena — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Corrientes y Esmeralda — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Cuentas claras — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Monte criollo — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

San Fernando — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

Bruja — composed by FRANCISCO PRACÁNICOSingle source

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