Compiled by Matanya Ophee and Melanie Plesch With an Introduction by Melanie Plesch. Edited by Matanya Ophee. This volume is a compilation of tangos and the related dance forms of the milonga and habanera, originally written for the guitar, or transcribed for the instrument by guitarists who were active in Buenos Aires during the early decades of the twentieth century. The majority of the tangos included here belong to the Guardia Vieja era or are styled after them, as in the original tangos by Julio Sagreras and Justo Morales. These transcriptions and original compositions were mainly addressed to middle class guitar amateurs. Some of the pieces are technically accessible, clearly aimed at the student or beginner level, while others are more demanding, requiring an intermediate to advanced proficiency. Most of pieces in this volume are for guitar solo, with two pieces for a guitar duo, paginated comfortably to allow for direct reading by two guitarists. Even with the passage of time, the distinction of the tango's heritage can provide diversion and delight whether played for one's own enjoyment or for the entertainment of others. Table of Contents: Melanie Plesch - Introduction; Angel Villoldo-Antonio Sinopoli - El Choclo, Tango criollo; Manuel Aroztegui-Antonio Sinopoli - El Apache Argentino; Vicente Greco-Julio S. Sagreras - El Pibe, Tango criollo; Mauricio Montiano-Julio S. Sagreras - Langostas, Tango criollo; P. Nicolin-Julio S. Sagreras - Tocalo mas fuerte! Tango criollo; S. Resgrasa - El Criollo; No se permite; Como le va del ojo '; La Negrita; Golpea que te van a abrir; Domingo Santa Cruz-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - Unión Cívica; Roberto Firpo-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - Sentimiento Criollo, Tango Sentimental; Francisco Canaro-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - El Chamuyo; José Martínez-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - El pensamiento; Calderón de la Barca-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - Hasta luego Ché!; Enrique Maciel-Mario Rodríguez Arenas - La Mazorquera de Montserrat; Agustín Bardi-Ulises J. Casinelli - El Baquiano; Vicente Greco-Juan Pastor - El Mejicano; E. N. de la Cruz-Luisa N. de Roca - El Ciruja; Alberto Gómez-Cosme Caballero - Que nadie se entere; Julio S. Sagreras - Agarrame que me caigo; Don Carlos; El Chaná Tango criollo; ¡¡¡Muy de la quebrada!!!, Tango criollo; ¡¡Cancha!! Tango criollo; ¡¡¡Chupate esa!!! Tango for one or two guitars; Cadenciosa, Habanera; La Original, Habanera clásica; Cha-ca-chá, Tango Milonga; Vicente Caprino Maineri - Junto al Farol, Tango criollo; Justo T. Morales - De mi época; Diosma; Argentina, Milonga for two guitars; Argentina, Milonga for solo guitar; Evaristo Escobio-Nicodemo Casuscelli - La Historia de la flor, Milonga; Santo Discépolo-Julio S. Sagreras - Rosita, Habanera; Matanya Ophee - Textual Notes (describing all editorial alterations).
