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Villancicos y Danzas Criollas
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ASIN: B0000E64U4
Release Date: 2004-03-09 |
Tracks:
- Chacona: A La Vida Bona
- Danza Del Hacha - Hesperion XXI
- Moresca: Di Perra Mora
- Negrilla A 4: San Sabeya Gugurumbe
- Ritual Formulario: Hanacpachap Cussicuinin
- Joto
- Tono Humano: Ay Que Me Rio De Amor
- Mestizo E Indio: Tleycantimo Choquiliya
- Negra A 5: Antonya Flaciquia Gasipa
- Cachua - Hesperion XXI
- Rorro: Desvelado Dueno Mio
- Negrilla: A Siolo Flasiquiyo
- Juguete: Un Juguetico De Fuego
- Juguete A 4: Convidando Esta La Noche
- Guaracha: Ay Que Me Abraso
- Villancico A 8: Serafin Que Con Dulce
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Perfect Performances.......2007-07-11
Villancicos y Danzas Criollas is a homage to the cultural traditions of Iberia and Ibero-America, showing the influence of European traditions in the Americas. The Villancico (also called Chanzoneta) is a form of poetry that was adopted for use in secular songs and, in the 17th century, for Christmas carols (the modern usage of the word denotes a carol). The secular songs were gradually replaced by the Romance while the Christmas carol form became more popular. The typical lyrics of villancicos have two or three stanzas followed by a refrain. The most religious-oriented villancico of this collection is Hanacpachap Cussicuinin (from Lima) where the author asks for their prayer to be answered.
The transmission of musical culture is a favorite (and fascinating) subject for Jordi Savall and this CD includes some beautiful and rousing music. The CD begins with four selections reflecting Iberian music that sets the stage of presenting a song (usually) followed by a dance. Following this introduction we are off the Americas and music from Peru, Guatemala and Mexico.
As pointed out in the booklet, the colonial expansion that took place during the 15th and 16th centuries widen cultural connections to include Africa, Asia and the Americas, which is reflected in this collection of music. One will discover a mixing of African dance rhythms and percussion with European polyphony. This is nicely demonstrated by the first selection with its strong use of drums and bold brass playing combined with a fast-paced dance melody and mixed voices. The second work, by an anonymous composer, is quite a contrast with its more restrained and courtly rhythms played by string instruments without the percussion or brass. The Hanacpachap Cussicuinin is scored for percussion, brass and voices sounding like a solemn funeral procession and is followed by a beautifully played piece for harp and percussion from Mexico. The incomparable Montserrat Figueras sings with peerless passion and beauty, particularly in the short Tono Hidalgo of Juan Hidalgo. One could go on and on extolling the wonderful music of this CD, suffice it to say that among my collection of early music discs this one is at the top.
As with all of Jordi Savall's recordings the performance is excellent and beautifully balanced with voices and instruments receiving equal emphasis. If you do not have this disc and love early music get it without hesitation.
Mucho me pesa la cabeza.......2007-07-02
Again and again we hear "Mucho me pesa la cabeza"..... "Much it pains my head."
This music is so ephemeral... so unique.... so mind massaging..... I love reading while it softly plays in the background in the room!
The massage is quite expansive!
Not a painful massage at all, but it does get inside your head!
Just Get it!.......2006-08-20
It's hard to pick out anything special on this disk... everything is top-notch. The opening 'La Chacona' is a delight and it just gets better and better and better. The second piece definitely is having some fun setting the listener up for 'something.' The ritual piece is majestic while the tone changes again with the harp solo... Hesprion XX/XXI are treasures in the ocean of music.
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This is such a great recording.......2006-01-10
This recording is so great and so
breath taking that leaves me with
only this to say: since the day it
arrived to my doorstep back in mid
December, I have listen to it daily,
not just few tracks, but the whole
CD several times a day.....One
of the best works of Savall and
Hesperion XXI.....
ýCreoleý Songs and Dances from Old Spain to the New World.......2004-05-16
An astonishing collection of vocal polyphony and dance music, largely from Guatemala, Peru, and Mexico. Performed with flair and feeling by the preeminent Spanish early-music ensemble of our time. Not to be missed!
My translation of the album title, given above, is not exact. "Criolla" can refer to anything Latin American, and a "villancico" is first and foremost a Spanish poetic genre from the 15th and 16th centuries. The Norton/Grove Concise Encyclopedia tells us that it was "originally derived from a medieval dance lyric and associated with rustic or popular themes." Certainly the rustic and popular loom large in this lively selection of Renaissance music. Hesperion XXI and its director Jordi Savall have often sampled folk styles in their imaginative reconstitutions of early performance tradition. So most of these selections get percussion accompaniment accentuating the dance element, while strumming guitars, castanets, maracas, and more are employed discreetly but effectively. Lusty and characterful vocal contributions come courtesy of La Capella Reial de Catalunya and soprano Montserrat Figueras, who takes a couple of fine solo turns. It's all recorded in a warm, resonant church acoustic.
In his liner notes, Prof. Rui Vieira Neri introduces the Spanish part of this collection by noting a long tradition of mixing high and low culture, not to mention Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultural elements in the art and music of the Iberian peninsula. And right away we get to hear a vocal chaconne (a dance imported from the Indies "by mail" according to Lope de Vega) and a Moresca "Di Perra Mora," with strong Arabic flavor and hints of 5/2 meter.
Of the New World selections, some of the most engaging combine indigenous languages with Netherlands musical style. The solemn processional hymn "Hancpachap cussicuinin," written by a native composer in the Quechua language of Peru, was also the first example of polyphony printed in the Americas. Gaspar Fernandes (1570-1629), chapel master at the Puebla cathedral, wrote a number of villancicos that mix Castilian with Nahuatl, the Aztec tongue, including "Tleycantimo choquiliua" on this recording. It is based on a local Indian dance, as is another Christmas villancico included here, "Ay que me abraso," which moves to the beat of the Mexican guaracha.
Bantu and Yoruba phrases crop up frequently in the refrains of the African-influenced numbers, so numerous in their day that they were customarily referred to in the old manuscripts as Negro, Negrilla, or Guineo. Savall includes three such pieces on this recording; they abound in the sort of rhythmic intricacies and call-and-response effects that Europeans already associated with Africa. Among the most infectious is "Antonya, Flasiquiya, Gasipá," in which the song's characters wake up after a long night of drinking and dancing in order to go to Bethlehem to pay homage to baby Jesus, where more carousing will be called for. Each refrain ends with the words "Mucho me pesa la cabeza": "Oh, my aching head."
I wouldn't want to give the impression that this music will appeal mostly to scholars. In fact, it is simply full of human joy, tenderness, and fun, qualities that leap across the centuries at us and need no special pleading, thanks to the terrific performances on this CD. You will enjoy it.
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- A mistake that we need to remember
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ASIN: B000009N02
Release Date: 1998-08-18 |
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- Fedora: Amor Ti Vieta
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- Memoires De Danton
- Caruso
- Medley Of Romance: Sous Le Ciel De Paris
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- Voce E Notte
- La Del Soto Del Parral: Quiero Desterrar De Tu Pecho El Temor
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If you think you've heard it all, you're wrong. The three big guys are indeed back, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, with a rabidly enthusiastic crowd to welcome them. They sing many favorites-- "Granada," "Because," "Nessun dorma"--and there are a pair of medleys: one devoted to love songs, and one called "Medley of the World," which ends with a rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" that might just bring tears to your eyes. If the truth be known, the three tenors have put on 8 years since we first heard them together, and a fair amount of bloom is off their rose-like voices--with Domingo's ardency sounding a bit hard-edged, Carreras's tone even more spread than before, and some of Pavarotti's gold tarnished and his breath shorter. Suffice it to say that older CDs by these three formerly-really-great tenors are worth their weight in gold, compared to the bronze you'll find here. But the classy James Levine at the helm keeps the "event" going with passion, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. --Robert Levine
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For the last time!.......2006-12-23
The last of the great tenor concerts that is worth watching!
Standing Ovation !!!.......2001-09-24
Once again, the Tenors electrified the world. It was estimated that over 1.6 billion viewers saw this extraordinary display of musical genius.
The Pavarotti rendition of "Nessun Dorma" was breathtaking as he "hit" his famous high C with VINCERO!!!
With the exception of "Nessun Dorma & Caruso", I felt that it
was Domingo who carried the show. His voice style changes so dramatically to fit the mood and melody of each song.
Carreras, I felt, was lacking the "oomph" in his solos on this tour. However, no one can top Carreras when a line needs to be delivered that has "deep-gut" emotional feelings, almost mad sounding, i.e. the song "Because" -- listen when he sings "his love makes mangle of devile...", you'll understand what I mean.
Combine the Three together and you have pure brilliance. Listen to the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" is almost patriotic like.
"O' Sole Mio" and the show stopper "La Donna Mobile" left the people standing and cheering.
The Paris setting was spectacular. James Levine was his normal go lucky conductor self as he makes the viewing audience and the orchestra feel at ease with his upbeat facial expressions.
An awesome addition to your collection. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see why the world has labled them "The Three Tenors." BRAVO
A mistake that we need to remember.......2001-09-10
I was blessed to have a chance to be in Paris at that time, and really one of the reasons I went to the City of Romance was because I was so eager to go to the Three Tenors Concert. I managed to get a very good seat at the front in order to really experience and enjoy the concert that I had been dreaming to go all my life, because I am so madly in love with classical and opera music. Also I am a great fan for all of these three tenors, particularly Placido Domingo.
Having watched the Three Tenors Concert in Los Angeles, which was so great and inspiring, I was hoping this one can turn out to be greater and more successful. However it really failed my expectation and turned me into disappointment. Several mistakes were made which surely caused this concert to be a failure.
First, the choice of the conductor. James Levine was really the wrong choice for the position which is actually the heart of such an important event. His style of conduct and taste of music was proven unsuitable. It did not make you feel excited, but at sometimes made you feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
Second, something seemed to be limiting Domingo's ability and talent to be fully expressed. In fact he appeared to be much older and less energetic. The usual powerfulness and beauty of his voice really disappeared somewhere that can be hardly known.
As for Pavarotti we can only give him an average mark for his performance.
Third, lack of common sense. Even three years old child knows Granada has to be and is best to be sung by Domingo, just like Nessun Dorma has to be by Pavarotti, but I just can't understand why the organiser or the music directors did not realize this? Were they too commercially motivated or too careless???
Jose was the best and played an instrumental role to keep this concert going, my admiration towards him grow more after this event. Anyway huamns do make mitakes including the famous and popular ones. Although this concert was not their greatest my support for them will still remain.
I Wish I Was There.......2000-12-11
I found this is one of my favorite of all "The Three Tenors" recordings. I would have loved to have been present one the night of this concert. I want to say all of the tenors do a superb job. I cannot understand why people put down Carreras because he proves here how much he appreciates his gift. Domingo is almost flawless. I have been a fan of Pavarotti since I 1980 (when I was just 12). Here is my personal favorite, Caruso.
Not the best tenors album........2000-05-03
First of all, the change of the conductor. We were used to the thundering conducting of Mehta. Then, Pavarotti is not the same man that he was in '94 and in '90. His range fell a lot. Then, he dared to sing a song that is traditionally sang by Domingo (Granada) It lacks opera arias. Not a good purchase. Buy the first or the second albums.
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Release Date: 2001-06-05 |
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- Zappay
- Viva, Viva Rey Ferrando
- De Tous Biens Plaine
- Donde Estas Que Non Te Veo
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- Puis Fortuna
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- Il Re Di Spagna
- Dezilde Al Caballero
- Diferencias Sobre El Canto Del Caballero
- Cingari Siamo Venit'a Giocare
- Fantasia I - Fantasia II 'Salve Regina'
- Ay Luna Que Reluzes
- Gallarda Napolitana
- Vecchie Letrose
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- Pour Un Plaisir
- Diferencias Sobre 'La Dama Le Demanda'
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- Pavana Con Su Glosa
- Fabordones Del Sexto Tono
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- Quien Llamo Al Partir, Partir?
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- Un Gay Bergier
- Diferencias Sobre 'Las Vacas'
- Tiento IX. Quinto Tono
- Para Quien Crie Cabellos
- Tiento XIII. Fuga A Cuatro
- Tiento VII. Cuarto Tono
- Diferencias Sobre La Pavana Italiana
- Je Fille Quant Dieu Me Donne De Quoy
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Great Addition to My Collection.......2006-10-29
Jordie Savall and Hesprion XX do it again. I've yet to hear a CD of his that I didn't love. Most of my collection of 15th-17th Century music is English, French, German, and Italian, and I am happy to see the Spanish masters taking their place alongside them.
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- Pues Que Jamas Olvidaros
- Si Abra En Este Baldres
- Si D'Amor Pena Sentis
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- Danza Alta
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- La Tricotea
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- O Voy
- Tres Morillas M'Enamoran
- Hoy Comamos Y Bebamos
Customer Reviews:
they're at it again!.......2001-08-07
The players here (also known as Unicorn and Oni Wytars) are among the very few truly brilliant early music performers. Not for them the dry, desiccated path of passionless scholarship! Unlike almost every other instrumental early music ensemble (and I've surveyed a LOT), they display fully engaged, scintillating musicianship at every turn. Their unconventional performance decisions tend to cut them out of critics' golden lists -- most of this music shouldn't really be considered authentically presented -- but such objections go lame and impotent before the vivacity and improvisational panache saturating this CD...along with their MANY others!
Musica en el Palacio de los reyes catolicos.......1999-12-07
One of my favorite cancioneros ,and one that I recommend to all.It is performed on period instruments,and it contains romances,songs from about the times of the "reconquista",instrumental pieces, pieces for viols, and solos for vihuela. One of my favorite pieces of this is track 14 Danza Alta by Francisco de la Torre,it's an intrumental piece for viols and recorder.This music that was performed at the court of King Don Fernando de Aragon.It is hard of finding recordings of Cancioneros at budget price so take advantage of this one...It's really good
Very good.......1999-07-11
Another 4 stars, though I don't share the reviewer from Australia's reservations about the lack of rasp in the singing. Who really knows how these notes were sung? It's a matter of personal preference. Alround a very good recording but not "the definitive" version of these songs (we may never have that). There is a companion disc by Wimmer : Early Music - Sephardic Romances which, like this one, has Spanish texts and English translations. (Naxos) 553617.
There is also another recording of similar material on Naxos : Royal Songbook, by Thorby and Musica Antiqua London - but that is marred by lack of texts or translations. (Naxos 553325)
And a final recommendation : Music of the Spanish Renaissance / Shirley Rumsey / Recorded 1991 / Spanish texts and English translations. 550614
Some very lively and lovely music.......1999-02-28
After centuries of Arabic and Jewish influence, the new music of Spain born at the court of Ferdinand and Isabella had all the strength of European melody with all the richness of rhythm and chromatic freedom of Northern Africa and the East. The performances by Ensemble Accentus do full justice to this music - largely because it and its director, Thomas Wimmer, have delved into and brilliantly performed the Jewish Sephardic music of old Spain. My only complaints are that there is not enough music here by Juan del Encina; and the singers do not understand the texture of old music. Most singers strive for purity and smoothness of voice and register, but the Renaissance loved loud, deep, rich, overtoned and raspy voices: voices with the sting of crumhorns and hurdy-gurdies. Here we hear some of the instruments played well, but not the larynxes which should accompany them. Nonetheless, a valuable and enjoyable CD for any fan of this era. [SW]
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- yet another great Savall sampler
- WOW - my two year old started doing ballet while listening
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Harmonie Universelle II
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ASIN: B0002XNLZG
Release Date: 2005-01-11 |
Tracks:
- Homentage Al Misteri D'Elx
- Homenatge Al Misteri D'Elx
- Homenatge Al Misteri D'Elx
- Homenatge Al Misteri D'Elx
- Isabel I De Castilla
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- Pieces De Viole
- Bella Terra
- Marquise
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- La Viola Da Gamba In Concerto
- Il Burbero Di Buon Cuore
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yet another great Savall sampler.......2005-12-20
Having purchased hundreds of dollars worth of Savall's CD's, I can say I too am a devoted fan of his. This is a great sampler of his more recent work and contains a huge variety of music. The individual pieces sound great and, as usual, the tone quality and spirit of his ensembles are perfect. If you are looking for a nice album of "early music," are interested in checking out Jordi Savall's work, or are already a Savall fan looking for a nice album to relax to, this inexpensive compilation is for you. It also comes with a color catalog of Alia Vox's current offerings.
WOW - my two year old started doing ballet while listening.......2005-06-28
Which is, of course, another story. But she liked the music. My wife insisted I not sell our copy (which I had no intention of doing). I even played it very loud and no one minded!
I am a Jordi Savall fan, so I saw this sampler of his stuff for such a great price and bought it. It has a nice variety - beautiful vocals, mostly nice instrumental pieces, but all very nice. Even the one (?) opera sounding piece was nice (and I don't like opera).
Anyway - for the price how can you go wrong? Read some of Jordi's other reviews and then jump on it! (Just my opinion)
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- great interpretation!
- A landmark recording, finally on CD
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The Art of the Recorder
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ASIN: B0007VXZDQ
Release Date: 2005-06-14 |
Customer Reviews:
great interpretation!.......2007-05-13
Great interpretation on this tribute to magnificient Early music player as David Munrow, superb! principally at the CD number one! thanks...
A landmark recording, finally on CD.......2005-07-11
David Munrow is often credited as an essential force in the revival of old instruments for modern performance; while many felt that this would be a passing fad, old instrument performance seems as strong as ever today, some 30 years later. I first obtained an LP set of "The Art of the Recorder" in 1980; it immediately became and has remained one of my favorites. I've been waiting for a CD reissue of since I got my first CD player. In its LP form, the audio textures were novel and enrapturing to me even in its 1970's audio, and Testament has carefully transferred the EMI recording to compact disc.
Speaking as a music lover, the repertoire in "The Art of the Recorder" went a long way to feed my interest in early music, spanning from medieval to 20th century works, solo recorders to ensembles that represent all the musical instruments, including vocal selections from the late baroque. The performance practices may seem a bit dated now (perhaps the baroque era more than others), but it's played with liveliness and conviction from start to finish.
The CD set also includes 36 tracks from Munrow's "Instruments of the Middle Ages". In the LP form where I first knew it, Munrow narrates with descriptions of the instruments; the narration is unfortunately absent, and the audio transfer sounds fuzzy compared with my memory of the LP. But it's still nice to have if you want to hear a gittern contrasted with a citole.
If you collect period instrument recordings, I heartily recommend "The Art of the Recorder" for your library.
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Ay-Ay-Ay: Spanish and Latin American Songs By Luigi Alva
Manufacturer: Decca
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Release Date: 2005-03-08 |
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La Partida.......2007-07-14
Years ago I was given this recording (LP) by a friend of mine. I couldn't be more impressed by the beautiful voice of Luigi Alva; it's such a beautiful musical program that somehow disapeared from my collection. It took me many years to find this magnificent recording. I've listened to these seleccions by other tenors; and very good ones, but Luigi Alva's heart and soul in these interpretations have no rival. Bravo Amazon for carrying this album.
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- Priceless
- Fun, entertaining, and wonderful
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Lo Gai Saber
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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ASIN: B000005E7Q
Release Date: 1992-05-07 |
Tracks:
- I. Del Gran Golfe De Mar: Ondas do mar; Altas undas que venez suz la mar... - Fulton/Cohen/Azema
- I. Del Gran Golfe De Mar: Del gran golfe de mar - Francois Harismendy
- II. Proensa: Pos tornats sui en Proenza - Francois Harismendy
- II. Proensa: Ab l'alen tir vas me l'aire - Jean-Luc Madier
- III. Ab Joi Et Ab Joven: Er, quan renovella e gensa - Camerata Mediterranea
- III. Ab Joi Et Ab Joven: Bel m'es, quan vei chanjar lo senhoratge - Francois Harismendy
- III. Ab Joi Et Ab Joven: Ab joi et ab joven - Anne Azema
- IV. Novel Amor: Interlude; Danca dels dos domnas - Cheryl Ann Fulton/Shira Kammen
- IV. Novel Amor: Sirvens sui avutz et arlotz - Francois Harismendy
- IV. Novel Amor: Dona, tant vos ai preiada - Anne Azema/Jean-Luc Madier
- IV. Novel Amor: Domna, pos vos ai chausida - Jean-Luc Madier
- IV. Novel Amor: Ab la dolchor del temps novel - Francois Harismendy
- IV. Novel Amor: nouvele amor qui si m'agree - Camerata Mediterranea
- V. Ben Es Dreihz Qu'eu Planha: Lancan vei la folha - Anne Azema
- V. Ben Es Dreihz Qu'eu Planha: Dirai vos senes duptansa - Jean-Luc Madier
- V. Ben Es Dreihz Qu'eu Planha: Ar mi puesc ieu lauzar d'amor - Joel Cohen
- VI. Ar Em Al Freg Temps Vengut: Interlude : Lo freg temps. ar em al freg temps vengut - Fulton/Kammen/Madier
- VI. Ar Em Al Freg Temps Vengut: Be'm degra de chantar tener - Anne Azema
- VI. Ar Em Al Freg Temps Vengut: Un sirventes novel vueill comensar - Francois Harismendy/Camerata Mediterranea
- VI. Ar Em Al Freg Temps Vengut: Judicii Signum (Chant de la Sibylle) - Jean-Luc Madier
- VI. Ar Em Al Freg Temps Vengut: Esperanza de totz ferms esperans. Ondas do mar - Azema/Fulton/Cohen
Customer Reviews:
Priceless.......2006-12-05
This recording first turned me on to early european music when it was released. If you are at all interested in this type of music or even just curious it is money well spent.
Fun, entertaining, and wonderful.......2005-09-27
This is another stellar production by Erato, of the Camerata Mediterranea, under the direction of Joel Cohen. In my collection, I treat this disc as a companion piece to the collection 'The Sacred Bridge' by the Boston Camerata, which has sacred music from the Jewish and Christian traditions in the Middle Ages. This disc concentrates on secular music of the age of the minstrels and troubadours. Much is anonymous, both in lyric writing and musical composition. Indeed, according to Cohen, 'virtually all the minstrels' instrumental music of the troubadour period has been lost, and was perhaps never written down.' Musicians and musicologists have to rely on the folk tunes and later compositions known to incorporate themes to reconstruct as best they can the music from this period.
The performances of troubadours was sometimes a capella, but more often accompanied by plucked string sounds such as harp and viola. Cohen argues that the wind and percussion instruments of many recordings are less likely to be authentic. These are story/text driven songs.
One of the interesting aspects of authentic troubadour music is that performers were recruited not on the basis of music merit, but rather on connection with Occitan/Provencal as a primary consideration. For this recording, Anne Azema, Francois Harismendy, and Jean-Luc Madier have living Occitan connections. Joel Cohen, Cheryl Ann Fulton and Shira Kammen round out the players.
The songs (chansons) are divided into six main story lines, with improvised musical interludes. Troubadours told stories with their songs, and this disc is no different.
The performances are wonderful, lively, fun and full of energy. One can imagine being in a medieval chamber being entertained.
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- I adore this cd!
- A great cd at a very low price
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A Royal Songbook: Spanish Music from the Time of Columbus
Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B000001478
Release Date: 1996-03-26 |
Tracks:
- Calabaca
- Ay Santa Maria
- Virgen Bendita Sin Par
- Con Amores Mi Madre
- Pues Bien Para Esta
- Passamezzo
- Pavana D'Alexandre, Gallarda
- Tres Morillas; Tres Moricas
- Aquella Mora Garrida
- Dentro En El Vergel
- De La Momera
- Amor Con Fortuna
- Como Esta
- O Voy
- La Gamba
- Recercada Quarta
- A La Caca
- Guardame Las Vacas
- Nina Y Vina
- Alta
- Reccercada Tercera
- Si Me Llaman
- Isabel
- Fantasia Que Contrahaze La Harpa En La Manera De Luduvico - Alonso De Mudarra
- A La Mia
- Dios Te Salve
- Ya Somos Del Todo Libre
- Ya Cantan Los Gallos
- Dindirin Dindirin
- Cucu
Customer Reviews:
I adore this cd!.......2004-07-29
A wonderful Renaissance cd, I love the fine musicianship of all the instrumentalists and I particularly admire Geraldine McGreevy's bold and audacious interpretation of these songs. One of my favorites is #24, a lyrical instrumental piece, beautifully done. I highly recommend this cd!
A great cd at a very low price.......2003-05-13
If you enjoy spanish renaissance music, this cd is a must have. The songs vary widely from one to another: sacred and secular - vocal and instumental. The instuments used are pimarily: lute, guitar, drum, and recorder. I do not recall hearing any of the reed instuments of that era, crumcorns, etc. Buy it and enjoy.
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