The music was composed by Joaquín Mora in 1935, with poignant lyrics penned by Julio Jorge Nelson . Narrative and Lyric Meaning
It is a deeply melancholic story of loss and mourning. The narrator visits her grave, bringing a "bouquet of wilted camellias" as a symbol of their broken romance and "supreme anguish". The music was composed by Joaquín Mora in
Margarita Gauthier by Miguel CALÓ - Raúl Berón (1942-09-09) Margarita Gauthier by Miguel CALÓ - Raúl Berón
"Today kneeling at the grave where your body rests... I've brought the corsage of wilted camelias, which you offered me that day as the symbol of your love." Legacy in the Milonga His phrasing on this track is often cited
The song is a tragic homage inspired by the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas fils' novel The Lady of the Camellias (and the subsequent opera La Traviata ).
Berón's smooth, warm, and intimate vocal style was the perfect match for Caló's refined arrangements. His phrasing on this track is often cited by DJs and dancers as the epitome of tango sentimentality.
Known for his "Orchestra of the Stars," Caló assembled a lineup of exceptional musicians that brought a more modern, sophisticated sound to tango while maintaining its danceability.