We know it when we hear it. We had learned the name and seen a picture of this interesting instrumental contraption while in Buenos Aires… but we always forgot it! It was only today that Jorge finally discovered the “violin corneta” again when La 2×4 radio station discussed Julio De Caro.

- As is the bandoneon, the violin corneta is a German invention
“In 1920s Buenos Aires, Julio De Caro, a renowned Tango orchestra director and violinist, used it in his live performances, and was called “violin corneta” (cornet violin) by the locals.” – Wikipedia
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June 10th, 2011 at 7:20 AM
You can hear this instrument in a modern recording by Javier Casalla , see here
http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/special/?ID=casalla-tango
Louis.