La Semana

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For the last five years, guitarist Ottmar Liebert has been regurgitating his career: variously re-recording, remixing, and remastering his older songs. Initially, La Semana, which translates as "The Week," sounds like a stylistic return to that early sound. No electronics, orchestras, or smooth jazz combos--only Liebert on multi-tracked guitar with bass, and percussion, just like on Nouveau Flamenco. Songs like "Caroussel" and "La Luna" feature Liebert's upbeat mix of deft, precisely picked melody and flamenco groove. But other tracks, notably "Cocteau," recall the quieter moods of The Hours Between Night & Day. As it moves along, La Semana gets trippy at the edges with snarly electric guitar textures on "Cave in My Heart" and trumpet bleats and backward ambiences on the expansive "Echoes of a Caress." Liebert stretches out on the asymmetric rhythms of "Longing" and creates a minimalist samba with poly-rhythmic palmas (hand-claps) and guitar strums on "Underworld." This is not only Liebert's first album of all-new materiel in five years, it's his most satisfying. --John Diliberto

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La Semana is the first Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra album with all new songs in five years, the multi-faceted, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist has been his usual prolific self, writing, drawing, touring and exploring his myriad experiences informing the 13 evocative instrumental compositions on La Semana. What is different about La Semana was Liebert's recording process. In Keeping with the innovative, flamenco-based world music that has marked his career, the multitalented artist recorded the songs for La Semana in his home studio, Spiral Subwave by himself, sans an engineer for the first time.

La Semana

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La Semana

La Semana

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ONe of the best!

The Very Best of Ottmar's Music

Totally Solid

Another hit from the guitar God :)

La Semana
Ottmar Liebert
Manufacturer: 33rd Street
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

Carrousel
La Luna (Lunatic Love Letter)
Cocteau
Caballada
Alhambra Jackson
Spring Rain
Longing (6against4)
Underworld
Cave In My Heart
Echoes Of A Caress
Evening (Languid Pace)
Caipira

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For the last five years, guitarist Ottmar Liebert has been regurgitating his career: variously re-recording, remixing, and remastering his older songs. Initially, La Semana, which translates as "The Week," sounds like a stylistic return to that early sound. No electronics, orchestras, or smooth jazz combos--only Liebert on multi-tracked guitar with bass, and percussion, just like on Nouveau Flamenco. Songs like "Caroussel" and "La Luna" feature Liebert's upbeat mix of deft, precisely picked melody and flamenco groove. But other tracks, notably "Cocteau," recall the quieter moods of The Hours Between Night & Day. As it moves along, La Semana gets trippy at the edges with snarly electric guitar textures on "Cave in My Heart" and trumpet bleats and backward ambiences on the expansive "Echoes of a Caress." Liebert stretches out on the asymmetric rhythms of "Longing" and creates a minimalist samba with poly-rhythmic palmas (hand-claps) and guitar strums on "Underworld." This is not only Liebert's first album of all-new materiel in five years, it's his most satisfying. --John Diliberto

Album Description

La Semana is the first Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra album with all new songs in five years, the multi-faceted, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist has been his usual prolific self, writing, drawing, touring and exploring his myriad experiences informing the 13 evocative instrumental compositions on La Semana. What is different about La Semana was Liebert's recording process. In Keeping with the innovative, flamenco-based world music that has marked his career, the multitalented artist recorded the songs for La Semana in his home studio, Spiral Subwave by himself, sans an engineer for the first time.

Customer Reviews:

100% agreement.......2006-04-01

Flamenco traditionalists and innovators have always argued with one another, but every one of them despises Ottmar's phony music. He's embarrasing.

Just listen to 1 cut, at random, by Pepe Habichuela and you'll see what I mean.

ONe of the best!.......2005-09-15

This has got to be one of the best latin flamenco Cds i've heard!
It's mellow and technically good. It has rhythm heart and soul.

Check this one out if you're into any kind of latin flamenco music. you won't regret it.

The Very Best of Ottmar's Music.......2004-08-26

Alluring and haunting music which captures your mind, heart and imagination is one way to describe 'La Semana'. It is like a very interesting book which reveals something new with turning of each page. 'La Semana' is like a beautiful painting which you never get tired of seeing day after day.
It's refreshingly original music is the best creation of Ottmar Liebert.

Totally Solid.......2004-08-26

The great spirit of music continues with this recording by Ottmar Liebert. The grooves are freely given. Also recommended is the La Semana tour. When listening to the music live, a World Rhythm lives and breathes and makes itself known.

Another hit from the guitar God :).......2004-08-25

If you've never heard of Mr. Liebert and his band Luna Negra, this is the perfect introductory album; if you're a fan of theirs to begin with, then you should know never to expect with a new album anything like what they've done before. "La Semana" is perhaps the deepest and most emotional of the 20+ Ottmar albums recorded in the last decade and a half, and it would make a serious claim to being his best if there were indeed any way to measure his best.

Perhaps the first thing that needs to be said about this album is how it flows as a whole...your typical modern album is simply a collection of loose songs. "La Semana", perhaps even more than any of Ottmar's previous albums, flows amazingly well, as if the whole album were one continuous song that you never want to end...you'll never get tired of this album in the middle, and decide to switch off after, say, track 5. There are perhaps two tracks on the album that I don't much care for ("Echoes of a Caress" and "Evening"), and even those are so beautiful they never warrant switching off the album.

However, the album has its share of individual hits--perhaps so much that almost every song can be considered a "hit". This is one of the few albums I have ever heard where each song really means something, nothing seems to be "filler", and it truly shows. Whenever I make a compilation of Ottmar's best songs for a friend, La Semana always seems to be better represented than any other album for this exact reason, every song is astounding in itself. From the funky rhythyms of "AlhambraJackson", to the lovestruck melodies of "La Luna" and the deep, moody, Moorish atmosphere of "Cocteau", every song stands out on its own and from each other. No two songs sound alike, and each is simply captivating...

"La Semana" represents a completely new step of OL + LN, although in reality every album of theirs does to some degree. The album shows a revert to Mr. Liebert's funk roots of old, which have shown themselves on previous albums, although never to this degree. The band was on the verge of keeping this album confined to their website stores, and considering the nature of today's record companies, it is a gift to the world that they're releasing this to stores. The mixture of funk, flamenco, jazz, bossa nova, rhumba, and more, create a simply undescribable and completely irresistable album that any true lover of music must add to their collection.

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Cælestia

Manufacturer: MCD World Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00029CP4S
Release Date: 2004-03-08

Tracks:

Alleluia Psallite
Buena Semana
Ha Mavdil
Mediterranean Haleluya
Regina Caeli
Ani Le Dodi
Yedei Rashim
La Consagracion De Moses
Bendigamos Al Altissimo
Halelu Haleluya
Rorate Caeli (I Modo)
Nana De Salonika
Luz Azul

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The soprano with the "scimitar glint" in her voice
Glorious tribute to sadly neglected singer
One of the great sopranos
One of the great sopranos
A Passionate and Elegant Soprano

The Art of Pilar Lorengar

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-03-11

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The soprano with the "scimitar glint" in her voice.......2003-11-22

Pilar Lorengar may not be as famous as her Spanish Counterparts, Victoria De Los Angeles and Montserrat Caballe. But, opera afficionados still treasure her. The reasons why are elaborately laid out on this two-disc recital. The first disc is dominated in the first half by Puccini arias. Since these are famous arias, it would be easy to sing them in a conventially pretty manner. Instead, Lorengar offers wonderful interpretations of such arias as Un Bel Di and a personal favorite, Senza Mamma. She may not be able to belt it out like some of her peers, but she invokes a true sense of artistry. The same can be said for her Mozart- just listen to the aching way she sings the first line of Dove Sono- "E Susanna non vien..." Another standout is Come Scoglio, which she sings with great flair and drama. My only gripe, which is why I gave this recital 4 stars instead of 5 is that, alas, there is nothing from one of her greatest roles, Donna Elvira. It is very baffling why the linear essay makes mention of how successful her Met debut as Donna Elvira was, but nary an aria made the cut for the first disc. However, if you want to hear her interpretation of this great role, buy the highlight disc of Don Giovanni, which is readily available, for budget-price. The disc also features Sutherland and Horne.

Two other favorites from this disc are the moon aria from Rusalka, as well as the duet from Arabella, which is heartbreakingly beautiful. Thankfully, she is paired up with Arleen Auger, an accomplished artist in her own right.

The second disc of Zarzuela is wonderful as well. Especially wonderful are the Tonadillas. Just Lorengar's lovely voice, and Alicia Dellarocha's piano. Very relaxing to listen to...

Sadly, Lorengar is no longer with us, but her artistry is her, for us to treasure.

Glorious tribute to sadly neglected singer.......2003-07-08

Although known among opera aficianados, Pilar Lorengar never reached the heights of fame and name recognition as her contemporaries Callas and Sutherland. This has lead to an unfortunate dirth of Lorengar on CD, and which makes this compilation most welcome. Although never an operatic superstar, Lorengar had a magnificent instrument: soft, creamy, dramatic when necessary, and always charming. Fortunately she had a long career with Decca and made some magnificent recordings, many of which appear on this delicious two-CD set. I think few can fail be to moved by her near-perfect Mimi, her touching Cio-Cio San (infused with just the right amounts of pathos and fortitude, her ravishing Mozart interpretations, and her silvery reading of Korngold's "Gluck, das mir verlieb". The second CD is entirely made up of her specialty repertoire of songs from her native Spain, and these, while maybe not quite as familiar, are also a delight. Hopefully this compilation will make her better known to casual opera fans who only listen to Callas or Fleming simply because they're better-known names; this has been a much-needed release!
P.S. - For those who would like an inexpensive introduction to Lorengar in a complete operatic role, it has come to my attention that Decca is re-issuing her fantastic "Cosi Fan Tutte" (conducted by Solti) in its "Compact Opera" series very soon. The cast, which also includes Berganza, is perfect and Solti's conducting right on the mark. Keep your eyes open for it!

One of the great sopranos.......2003-06-16

Pilar Lorengar is the best Spanish soprano of the last fifty years. Her silvery voice, beautiful vibrato, and clear phrasing are something to behold. Her Rossini's Stabat Mater (with Pavarotti, Minton, Sotin, Kertész cond) is the best version of this work. Her Traviata (Maazel cond.), Don Giovanni (Bonynge cond.), and Gounod's St.Cecilia Mass (Hartemann cond.) are superb. But I believe the best Lorengar is in her early zarzuela recordings, where her voice had, apart from all its other qualities, a young, sweet, candid tone that touched the listener, and her vibrato evoked a fountain of fresh, clear water. I hope some recording company produces a CD set with her zarzuela arias, and pieces with other soloists. Meanwhile, the present Decca two-disc release is very welcome.

One of the great sopranos.......2003-06-16

A Passionate and Elegant Soprano.......2003-04-29

At last, Decca has made amends for ignoring this magnificent artist by releasing a 2-disc set of some of her best recordings of the 60s and 70s. Actually I dont think Lorengar ever made a bad or even an uninteresting recording. She was a superb lyric who was the equal of Freni, and far more versatile. A star at the San Francisco and Berlin Staatsoper, Lorengar enjoyed a long and successful career. Her appearances at the Metropolitan Opera were events. I saw her as Desdemona, Elsa, and Fiordiligi, and she was wonderful (how sad that I missed hearing her there in the 60s).

There was some controversy about her singing. Terry McEwen, her great supporter at London records in the United States, loved what her called her "shimmering" top, that reminded him of the great German lyrics, Schwartzkopf, Reining, Lemnitz, Muller, Janowitz,etc. Some found that gorgeously blooming top to contain a beat, or a slight wobble. Nothing could be further from the truth. That top, coupled with her superb diction, and excellent vocal technique and outstanding breathing, made her one of the most distinctive voices of her generation. The top was pure sunshine with a throb. Nobody sounded remotely like her. I loved her singing.

I wish Decca had released all her fine recordings for that company in a multi-disc set. Perhaps they were worried that it wouldn't sell. Her first recital of Italian and French arias, the Prima Donna in Vienna album, as well as her Spanish song recital with the incomparable Alica de Larrocha, and her final Decca recital were all superb, and might have fit on three generous CDs. Here we get bits and pieces from all the LPs, plus arias from some her her complete recordings on Decca. So we're missing such treasures as her arias from THE PEARL FISHERS, DON CARLO, and other important items.

I don't care. Lorengar's superb singing of arias from MADAMA BUTTERFLY, LA BOHEME, LA RONDINE, LOUISE, RUSALKA, LOHENGRIN, DIE ZAUBERFLOTE, COSI FAN TUTTE, ARABELLA (with Arlene Auger!) and others (plus a generous selection of that famous Spanish song recital), make the point abundantly clear. No matter what language Lorengar is singing, she touches the heart.

Today's lyrics could learn a lot from listening to these superb selections. Lorengar's beautiful legato singing is married to the text of each item she sings. Here is a lyric with a strong middle to go along with the bottom and top ranges. She and her conductors never dawdle, pulling at the rubato as though it were Turkish Taffey such as Renee Fleming (who has an compellingly beautiful voice which she undermines with deadly slow tempi and and overly complicated phrasing).

Lorengar was intermittently busy in the recording studios throughout her long career. If you can find her recording of THE BARTERED BRIDE (EMI and in German, rather than the original Czech), grab it. She's a superb Pamina and Fiordiligi for Solti (Decca). On Fritz Wunderlich's Gala CD set, she partners him brilliantly in a live recording of the Act one duet from MADAMA BUTTERFLY. I'm a huge fan of her work on the Maazel-led LA TRAVIATA (also on Decca). She was still in superb voice in the mid to late 80s in a live Zarzuela concert with Placido Domingo (Sony). And near the end of her career, she still stunned in the famous LES HUGUENOTS duet at a Richard Tukcr gala with the emerging Richard Leech. Sadly, she died in her late 50s, a victim of cancer.

Tracks:

Sephardic Songs: Pesah Ala Mano
Sephardic Songs: Triste Esta El Rey
Sephardic Songs: Mizmor L' David
Sephardic Songs: Buena Semana
Sephardic Songs: Mose Salio De Misrayim
Sephardic Songs: El Dia De Purim
Spanish Renaissance: Jancu Janto
Spanish Renaissance: Dime, Robadora
Spanish Renaissance: Calabaca, No Se, Buen Amor
Spanish Renaissance: Recercada Segunda Sobre 'Douce Memoire'
Spanish Renaissance: Zagaleja De Lo Verde
Spanish Renaissance: Cancion Del Emperador
Spanish Renaissance: Fantasia Que Contrahaze La Harpa En La Manera De Ludovico
Spanish Renaissance: Pues Que Mi Tienes, Miguel
Spanish Renaissance: Ay Triste, Que Vengo
Spanish Renaissance: Recercada Segunda
Spanish Renaissance: Tres Morillas M'enamoran
Spanish Renaissance: L'amor, Dona, Ch'io Te Porto
Spanish Renaissance: Triste Estava El Rey
Spanish Renaissance: La Bassa Castiglia
Spanish Renaissance: Yo Me Soy La Morenica
Sephardic Songs: Las Hermanas, Reina Y Cautiva
Sephardic Songs: Il Bastidor
Sephardic Songs: Secretos Quero Descuvir
Sephardic Songs: Madre Mia Si Mi Muero
Sephardic Songs: El Rey Por Muncha Madruga
Sephardic Songs: Yo Hanino, Tu Hanina

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Absolutely Delightful.......2004-05-24

"Song of David" is the CD that introduced me the vast world of Jewish music, taught me there is more to it than klezmer and "Hava Nagila," and served as the catalyst for my evergrowing collection of Jewish music from around the world. The music selections and recording quality are superb.

A Song of David: Music to my heart.......2003-01-01

I own and enjoy several other CDs of Sephardic music, but this one is my favorite. The melodies are poignant, lively and celebratory. I don't speak Spanish, but to listen and suddenly hear familiar Hebrew phrases and words emerge makes me feel connected to the Jewish communities that flourished in Spain a thousand years ago.

Tracks:

I. Babies, Children: PARIDA, PARIDA
I. Babies, Children: SI ESTE NINO SE DURMIERE
I. Babies, Children: IRME QUIERO LA MI MADRE
I. Babies, Children: CUANDO EL REY NIMROD
I. Babies, Children: RAHELICA BAILA XINANAY
II. Adolescence and Courtship: UNA MUCHACHA EN SALONIKA
II. Adolescence and Courtship: AY, MI PADRE, AY, MI MADRE
II. Adolescence and Courtship: AVRIDME GALANICA
II. Adolescence and Courtship: NOCHES, NOCHES
II. Adolescence and Courtship: YO M'ENAMORE D'UN AIRE
II. Adolescence and Courtship: UNA MATICA DE RUDA
II. Adolescence and Courtship: YO HANINO, Y TU HANINA
III. The Wedding: ALTA, ALTA ES LA LUNA
III. The Wedding: CON BIEN ME LAVI/EL NOVIO LE MERCO SCARPINES/ESCALERICA DE ORO
lV. Wife, Husband, Family or Singing Wile Cooking: QUE QUIERESH DE MI
lV. Wife, Husband, Family or Singing Wile Cooking: LA ROSA ENFLORECE
lV. Wife, Husband, Family or Singing Wile Cooking: POR QUE LLORAS, BLANCA NINA
lV. Wife, Husband, Family or Singing Wile Cooking: TRES HIJAS TIENE'L BUEN REY
V. Jerusalem: IRME QUERIA YO/PALESTINA HERMOZA Y SANTA
V. Jerusalem: IRME QUERO MADRE A YERUSHALAYIM
Vl. Death: TRISTE 'STA EL REY DAVID
Vll. Shabbat: EL DIO ALTO
Vll. Shabbat: BUENA SEMANA

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Turina Historic Recordings

Manufacturer: Almaviva
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2000-04-15

Saetas: Cante De La Semana Santa Andaluza

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Saetas: Cante De La Semana Santa Andaluza
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ethnic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025KSV
Release Date: 1993-11-30

Tracks:

Introduction: Maria de Los Angeles Jimenes Domiguez
Jose Flores Cascales
El Pelon
Angel Vargas
Carmen Jara
El Pelon
Angel Vargas
Diego de los Santos Bermudez 'Rubichi'
Diego de los Santos Bermudez 'Rubichi'
Ana Pena
Enrique el Zambo
Curro de la Morena
Joaquin el Zambo 'El Cuchi'
El Barullo
Joaquin el Zambo 'El Cuchi'
Manolo Zapata
El Latiguera
Manolo Cantarrana
Pepe Montaraz
El Titi
Antonio Sanchez Falcon
Pepa de Benito
Manuel Valencia
Maria de Los Angeles Jimenez Dominguez
Salmonete

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ANIVERSARIO MACARENO
CLASICOS DE LA SEMANA SANTA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000SM5DF2

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1 ESPERANZA MACARENA 2 PASA LA VIRGEN MACARENA 3 MACARENA 4 CORONACION DE LA MACARENA 5 25 ANOS CORONADA 6 MACARENA 7 CORONACION DE LA ESPERANZA 8 SPER NOSTRA 9 ANIVERSARIO MACARENO 10 ESPERANZA Y MACARENA