El Rey De La Noche

1. Soldado del Amor

2. Uno Entre Mil

3. No Quiero Perderte

4. Poco a Poco

5. Siempre

6. Nube Azul

7. No Se Murió el Amor

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9. Baño de Mujeres

10. Nunca Sabras Amar

11. Tan Solo

12. Rey de la Noche

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The most noble voice
PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN
luminous artistry from a genius
A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.

Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al

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The Fabulous Victoria De Los Angeles
Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Azulão
The Maiden and the Nightingale: Songs of Spain
The Very Best of Victoria de los Angeles
On the Wings Of Song and Zarzuela Arias - Victoria de los Angeles

ASIN: B00000I4KQ
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

El rossinyol
El testament d'Amelia
Adios meu homino
Mina nay por me casare
Tengo que subir
Ahi tienes mi corazon
La vi llorando
Ya se van los pastores
Campanas de Belen
Jaeneras que yo canto
A dormir ahora mesmo
Granadinas
Hincarse de rodillas
Cancion de trilla
Parado de Valldemosa
Nik baditut
Andregaya
Din, dan, boleran
Mariam matrem
Ay, triste vida corporal!
Que es mi vida, preguntais?
Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
No me llames segalaherba
Ay, luna que reluces
En esta larga ausencia
Molinillo que mueles amores
Confiado jilguerillo
Seguidillas religiosas
Cancion de cuna
El jilguerillo con pico de oro
El canape

Tracks:

Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
Coma la rosa en la guerta
Estavase la mora
Aquel rey de Francia
Damos gracias a ti, Dios
Sobre Baca estaba el rey
Ay que non hay!
Rosa das rosas
Maravillosos e piadosos
Tres moricas m'enamoran
Paseabase el rey moro
Dime a do tienes las mientes
Si no's huviera mirado
Dexo la venda
Puse mis amores
Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
Pues que me tienes
Gentil dama, non se gana
Mi querer tanto vos quiere
Una hija tiene el rey
Una matica de ruda
Si la noche se hace oscura
Pastorcico, non te aduermas
Ay triste que vengo
No soy you quien la descrube
Pase el agua, Julieta
Aquel caballero, madre
Duelete de mi, Senora
De Antequera salio el Moro
De los alamos vengo, madre
Enfermo estaba Antioco
Dame acogida en tu hato
Morenica, dame un beso
Senora, si te olvidare
De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

La rosa enflorece
Ven querida
Adio, querida
Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
Paxaro d'hermosura
Avrix, mi galanica
Irme quiero, la mi madre
Ya viene el cativo
Yo m'enamori d'un aire
Una matica de ruda
Anda, jaleo
Los cuatro muleros
Las tres hojas
Los mozos de Monleon
Las morillas de Jaen
Sevillanas del siglo 18
El cafe de Chinitas
Nana de Sevilla
Los pelegrinitos
Zorongo
Romance de Don Boiso
Los reyes de la baraja
La tarara
El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
Panxolina
Tu pupila es azul
Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
Clavelitos
Adios, Granada
Madrigal

Tracks:

Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
El tripili
Llorad, corazon
Iban al pinar
No lloreis, ojuelos
Mananica era
Mira que soy nina
Gracia mia
El pano moruno
Seguidilla murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Cancion
Polo
'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

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The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

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Like a religious experience
Dissappointing soprano
A balm for any soul
Ten stars if possible...
Historical re-release

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

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Sephardic Romances
Music for the Spanish Kings
The Splendour of Al-Andalus
Mudejar
Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort

ASIN: B00000J2QD
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Ni?a y vi?a
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Propide melyor
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Como no le andaro
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Recercada
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Pavana
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Al alva venid, buen amigo
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Perda mi rrueca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: A los badel amor
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Romanesca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Pues bien para esta
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Si av dicho, marido
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Si d'amor pena sent
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: O voy
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Qu'es de ti, desconsolado
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 4
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 5
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 6
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Yo me soy la morenica
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Si la nocha haze escura
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soleta s ac
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Con qua lavar
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soy serranica

Tracks:

Sephardic Romaces: Pregoneros van y vienen
Sephardic Romaces: El rey de Francia tres hijas tenia
Sephardic Romaces: Una matica de Ruda
Sephardic Romaces: Palestina hermoza
Sephardic Romaces: Nani, nani
Sephardic Romaces: El rey que tanto madruga
Sephardic Romaces: Por que llorax blanca nina
Sephardic Romaces: Moricos los mis moricos
Sephardic Romaces: Lavava y suspirava
Sephardic Romaces: Paxarico tu te llamas
Sephardic Romaces: La Reina xerifa mora
Sephardic Romaces: Por alli paso un cavallero

Amazon.com

Before their expulsion in 1492, the Jews of medieval Spain developed a rich and lively culture, including an exquisite repertory of songs called romanceros--and they kept that repertory alive as they settled in places as diverse as Morocco, Bosnia, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Lovely as the romanceros are, they would have languished as the objects of ethnomusicological studies and might have disappeared altogether, were it not for the efforts of gifted musicians like Hespèrion XX. Jordi Savall and his ensemble, fronted by the unique soprano Montserrat Figueras, just about single-handedly brought those songs to the attention of the modern public with this 1976 recording (now reissued at a bargain price). Disc 1 features a selection of secular music from "Christian" Spain--that is, the courts of Ferdinand and Isabella and the Catholic nobility. The music is elegant and occasionally austere, but Figueras, Savall, and colleagues give the livelier pieces a flavorful swing. Yet disc 2, which features the Sephardic songs, is the real drawing card here. It was in Moorish Spain that Jewish culture flourished, so Hespèrion XX performs the romanceros with Arabic instruments, such as the 'ud (the ancestor of the European lute) and hand drums. These musicians, rechristened Hespèrion XXI in honor of the new century, perform this repertory with more polish now than they did in 1976, but--just as A Feather on the Breath of God did for Hildegard von Bingen--this recording made its own little bit of musical history. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Like a religious experience.......2007-03-28

This disc is pure magic that transends and defies definition. It is time period music that has been rereleased to capture the magic of the original recording. Each song is amazing. The music creates a mood that is best enjoyed alone ,in private so that your thoughts can be elevated to the point of inspiration. Although I like both discs I prefer the one that features Sephardic Romances over the disc that is Court Music and Songs. Montserrat Figueras angelic voice lends itself to beautiful interpretations of these beautiful songs from the Age before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. This ancient music is preserved and freshly interpreted under the masterful leadership of Jordi Savall for an authentic recreation. If you have never heard Hesperion XX check this one out, it is fantastic. Recommended for classical music fans who want to hear something different. Once you hear Montserrat Figuerras voice you will feel the inspiration and be hooked on her angelic voice.

Dissappointing soprano.......2006-02-22

I was excitet buying this CD, expecting the quality of songs equal or better than
Begona Olavide and Carlos Paniagua on MA recodings. The music was fine but singing by soprano Montserrat Figueras was borderline annoying.

A balm for any soul.......2001-01-02

Attempting to review a Savall/Figueras CD is a frustrating task. The arsenal of superlatives is so quickly depleted. Terms like 'matchless' and 'unique' might be used, but lack strict definition. After all, a 'matchless' voice needn't be a good one. Terms like 'divine' or 'angelic' tend to remove Montserrat's singing from the real and human. She's nothing if not human. Having been blessed with watching as well as hearing her perform, vouching for her vitality on a stage is easy. But the superior quality of her voice and presentation is so far above the mundane or common as to become nearly indescribable. Anything less than adulation for her seems to indicate shortcomings in the disk or performer. Neither performance nor disk quality falls short here. That she performs religious songs here simply adds to the power of her impact on the listener. You necessarily hesitate, cease other activity, and, if moved enough, drop to your knees in respect and admiration. Tough to do in a crowded concert hall, but the motivation is there. And this from someone who shunned listening to vocal performances for many years. Dame Kiri was one exception and Argenta another, but the discovery of Figueras was the discovery of a voice without flaw.

Anyone visiting this page must certainly know of Jordi Savall and Hesperion XX. You may, however, have missed the glory of Montserrat Figueras' voice. Make up for that lack right away. The selections available here are pitifully limited, but this CD is as good an introduction as any. Don't hesitate to sit and enjoy this music. The sounds received will be a reward to whatever spiritual sense you possess.

Ten stars if possible..........2000-01-27

I agree completely with Stephan: outstanding performance. Montserrat at her best. If "Si d'amor pena sentis" doesn't bring tears to your eyes, what does?

Historical re-release.......1999-07-20

Hesperion XX were pioneers in reviving this music, and collectors will value these recordings which first came out in 1976. However most listeners may prefer more recent recordings by Wimmer on Naxos, and Alia Musica on Harmonia Mundi which have digital sound and include Spanish, and occasionally Hebrew, texts and translations.

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Brava Berganza! A Birthday Tribute

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Exotic and Intellectually Stimulating

The Four Seasons

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Skogen, Flickan och Flaskan

ASIN: B000001672
Release Date: 1994-02-08

Tracks:

Ecco La Primavera
Three May Songs
Der Winter Will Hin Weichen
Der Winter Will Hin Weichen (Instrumental Version)
Die Kazenpfote
Der May
El Mois De Mai - De Se Debent - Kyrie
Die Beste Zeit
Browning Fant (The Leaves Be Greene)
Now Is The Gentle Season
Der Summer
Laub, Gras Und Blut
Der Sonnen Glanz
The Fall Of The Leafe
Der Wald Hat Sich Entlaubet
Four Arrangements Of Entlaubet Ist Der Walde
Pase Et Medio
Winder, Diniu Meil
Der Winter Ist Ein Strenger Gast
E La Don, Verges Maria
Par Deus
Nas Mentes Senpre Teer
Saltarello
Si La Noche
No So Yo
Verbum Caro
La Spagna
Yo Me Soy
Gozate, Virgen Sagrada
Alta Reyna
Rey Aquien
Rosa Das Rosas

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Exotic and Intellectually Stimulating.......2007-07-26

"The Four Seasons". Medieval and Renaissance Songs performed by the Joculatores Upsalienses. Recorded in September, October and December 1976 (tracks 1 thru 20) and November 1982 (tracks 21 thru 32) at Wik Castle, Sweden. This compilation published as a CD (BIS-CD 75) in 1990. Total playing time: 70'20". This disc has, in fact, only 32 tracks, the May Songs by Neithart von Reuenthal being actually subsumed under one track number, despite the Amazon listing. And please do not be confused by the title "The Four Seasons": this recording has nothing whatever to do with Vivaldi! What we have here is a group of amateur and semi-professional musicians (twenty of them, to be exact) playing original versions and arrangements of songs from the medieval and renaissance periods (between around 1200 and 1620). The singers sometimes distort their voices to sound nasal, something that was considered "chic" in early music circles a couple of decades ago, but despite this there is also some very pleasant singing, both in the solos and in the polyphonic pieces. There are also instrumental numbers, and most of the songs (but not all) are also accompanied by an assortment of medieval and renaissance instruments. At this point it is good to know that the documentation of this disc is beyond reproach: Each song is described in detail, including which instruments and voices are used; the texts are printed in full; and there is an illustrated glossary of instruments which will be a mine of information for anyone not already into the period instrument fad - it was something similar in the booklet of Philip Pickett's recording of Praetorius' "Terpsichore" which turned me into an early music enthusiast nearly 20 years ago, although I should perhaps add that being able to see these instruments played live is even better than just reading about them and listening to CDs. But if you do listen to CDs, you could do a lot worse than go for "The Four Seasons" (and the other two discs by this group which BIS have published: Joculatores Upsalienses: Early Music at Wik; Skogen, Flickan och Flaskan), they are able to give a great impression of the flavour of these ancient instruments. The recorded sound is, as I have come to expect from BIS, well-nigh perfect, although these old recordings were still made with analogue equipment, and I did occasionally detect a little "pre-echoing" from the tapes, but definitely not enough to disturb an exotic and intellectually stimulating musical experience.