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Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores

Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores was a pianist and orchestra leader, born on 22 March 1895, who toured Europe as Enrique Saborido's pianist before forming his first orchestra in 1919 [1][2]. His orchestra recorded for Victor from 1922 to 1930 and performed in Buenos Aires cafés, cabarets and cinemas through the 1920s [1].

Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores was born on 22 March 1895 [2]. From 1913 he toured Europe as the pianist of Enrique Saborido, playing salons in Paris, Antwerp and Brussels until 1914-1915 [1].

He formed his first orchestra in 1919, debuting at the Bar Castilla on Corrientes [1]. In 1922 he signed with Victor, and his orchestra played in the cabaret scene of Milonguita at the Teatro Nacional [1]. From 1924 to 1929 the orchestra worked in several Buenos Aires venues, including the cafés Germinal and Nacional, the Follies Bergere cabaret and the Cine San Martín de Flores [1].

In 1930 he led a sextet with Antonio Rodio and Gabriel Clausi and made his last Victor recordings [1]. In 1931 he began a tour of South America, Africa and Europe that ended when the manager absconded [1]. He died on 22 June 1953 at the home of the Count of Arcentales [1].

History

European tour with Saborido (1913-1915)

In 1913 Geroni Flores toured Europe as Enrique Saborido's pianist [1]. During this tour he played salons in Paris, Antwerp and Brussels, staying until 1914-1915 [1].

First orchestra and the 1920s

Geroni Flores formed his first orchestra in 1919 [1]. It made its debut at the Bar Castilla on Corrientes [1].

In 1922 he signed a contract with Victor [1]. That year his orchestra also played in the cabaret scene of Milonguita at the Teatro Nacional [1]. On 25 August 1922, Melenita de oro was premiered by Manolita Poli [1].

From 1924 his orchestra worked the cafés Germinal and Nacional, the Follies Bergere cabaret and the Cine San Martín de Flores, continuing in this circuit until 1929 [1].

Sextet and final tour (1930-1931)

In 1930 Geroni Flores led a sextet that included Antonio Rodio and Gabriel Clausi [1]. In 1931 he set out on a tour of South America, Africa and Europe [1]. The tour ended when its manager absconded [1].

Death

Geroni Flores died on 22 June 1953 at the home of the Count of Arcentales [1].

Musicians

Before leading his own groups, Geroni Flores worked as pianist for Enrique Saborido during a European tour that began in 1913 [1]. His 1930 sextet included Antonio Rodio and Gabriel Clausi [1].

Recordings

Geroni Flores signed with the Victor label in 1922 [1]. His last Victor recordings were made in 1930, with the sextet he led alongside Antonio Rodio and Gabriel Clausi [1].

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  1. 1.Biografía de Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores (Horacio Loriente) · todotango.com
  2. 2.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app

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  1. 1913Tours Europe as Enrique Saborido's pianist, playing salons in Paris, Antwerp and Brussels until 1914-1915.†

    Part of Enrique Saborido's 1913 European tour

    Places named: Paris, Antwerp, Brussels

  2. 1931Begins a tour of South America, Africa and Europe that ends when the manager absconds.†

    Part of Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores's 1931 tour of South America, Africa and Europe

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Tours Europe as Enrique Saborido's pianist, playing salons in Paris, Antwerp and Brussels until 1914-1915.1913

Forms his first orchestra, debuting at the Bar Castilla on Corrientes.1919

Signs with Victor; plays in the cabaret scene of Milonguita at the Teatro Nacional.1922

Melenita de oro is premiered on 25 August by Manolita Poli.Aug 25, 1922

His orchestra works the cafés Germinal and Nacional, the Follies Bergere cabaret and the Cine San Martín de Flores, to 1929.1924

Leads a sextet with Antonio Rodio and Gabriel Clausi; last Victor recordings.1930

Begins a tour of South America, Africa and Europe that ends when the manager absconds.1931

Dies at the home of the Count of Arcentales.Jun 22, 1953

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