Hugo Baralis

Víctor Hugo Baralis (2 April 1914 – ibidem, 4 February 2002) was a violinist, conductor, and arranger, focused on performing Argentina’s national dance, the tango.

Life Hugo Baralis was born on April 2, 1914, in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the son of the renowned double bassist Hugo Ricardo Baralis, who gradually introduced his son to the world of music. However, it wasn’t until Francisco Canaro gave him his first violin that Hugo truly began to take an interest in music.

At 14 years old, Hugo made his debut in the renowned orchestra of Minotto Di Cicco, which performed at the Armenonville cabaret.

He inherited the style of Elvino Vardaro and added his personal touch. He managed to impose his refinement in recordings with Astor Piazzolla’s Octeto Buenos Aires, in the group formed by José Basso, and in his acclaimed quintet in 1973.

Death He died on April 4, 2002, in Buenos Aires, after having spent a long time bedridden due to illness. His remains were interred in the SADAIC pantheon in La Chacarita Cemetery.

Works

Anoné, tango, 1963. Guli, tango. Por culpa tuya, tango, 1941. Siempre a punto, tango.