Patriarca

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Born into a well-known Gypsy family in Spain who have spawned an extensive lineage of guitarists, Miguel Angel Cortés has benefited from innate talent and an artistically nurturing environment. He even won the Paco de Lucia Guitar Award in 1994, but while he remains loyal to tradition, he also tries to broaden his horizons. On his predominately instrumental eight-song debut, Patriarca, the 28-year-old flamenco guitarist deftly works with traditional forms such as tangos and bulerías but also brings in unorthodox instrumentation to spice things up. The most notable examples are J.A. Galicia's lively tabla playing (on both "Al Likindoy" and "La Puerta del Sueño"), which one would normally associate with Indian music, and Agustin Carrillo's jazzy saxophone work (on the rumba "Kuriachi"). The presence of these instruments does not feel awkward or unwarranted because their integration is natural and unobtrusive. Cortés himself is a pleasure to listen to--he has the agility and dexterity to fly across the frets, but he also understands the need for subtlety, for his music is as much about emotion as performance. --Bryan Reesman

Tracks:

De Corals (Of Corals) (Tangos)
Raquel (Bulerias)
La Luna Creciente (Crescent Moon) (Taranta)
Al Likindoy (Tanguillos)
Kuriachi (Rumba)
Sacais De Azabache (Bulerias)
La Puerta Del Sueno (The Dream Door) (Jaleos)
Patriarcha (Patriarch) (Siguirillas)

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Born into a well-known Gypsy family in Spain who have spawned an extensive lineage of guitarists, Miguel Angel Cortés has benefited from innate talent and an artistically nurturing environment. He even won the Paco de Lucia Guitar Award in 1994, but while he remains loyal to tradition, he also tries to broaden his horizons. On his predominately instrumental eight-song debut, Patriarca, the 28-year-old flamenco guitarist deftly works with traditional forms such as tangos and bulerías but also brings in unorthodox instrumentation to spice things up. The most notable examples are J.A. Galicia's lively tabla playing (on both "Al Likindoy" and "La Puerta del Sueño"), which one would normally associate with Indian music, and Agustin Carrillo's jazzy saxophone work (on the rumba "Kuriachi"). The presence of these instruments does not feel awkward or unwarranted because their integration is natural and unobtrusive. Cortés himself is a pleasure to listen to--he has the agility and dexterity to fly across the frets, but he also understands the need for subtlety, for his music is as much about emotion as performance. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Keeping the tradition alive.......2002-08-16

An excellent disc that combines the use of other instruments besides guitar in such a manner as to create a beautiful authentic flamenco. Cortes shows his diverse talents in his repotoire that consists of the gamut of flamenco. He plays bulerias, rumbas and tangos, just to name a few, with an adept quality beyond his young years and with flawless dexterity and grace. A more moving piece of flamenco music would be hard to find. The songs demonstrate his versatlity as well as his knowledge of flamenco. I found all the songs to be super but especially noteworthy are "Al Likindoy" where Cortes is accompanied by the tabla and cajon to create a soothing piece of music that is pure flamenco magic. Other outstanding tracks include the rumba "Kuriachi"' where Cortes's fingers fly off the frets, only to matched by the sax players solo that is reminiscent of Gato Barberi. The title track, "Patriarca" is dedicated to Cortes father Miguelon Cortes and is just an outstanding homage that is pure flamenco, richly melodic without over done flash that is steeped deep in tradition. If you like flamenco this is a keeper for the disc player. My only complaint is that it is too short, with only eight songs and docking in at 39:32 it left me wanting more. I guess that is what the replay button is for, buy it anyway, it is a good addition to your flamenco collection.

Energetic, innovative, technically flawless performances........2000-07-04

The music of Miguel Angle Cortes is energetic, innovative, technically flawless, and combines traditional and non-traditional elements for a truly memorable listening experience. Patriarca is a superbly produced, highly recommended showcasing of a remarkable talent and includes: De Corales (4:55); Raquel (4:30); La Luna Creciente (5:39); Al Likindoy (4:57); Kuriachi (4:47); Sacais de Azabache (5:02); La Puerta del Sueno (4:37); and the title piece, Patriarca (4:43).

Dos En Uno Del Patriarca & Exitos De Siempre

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Dos En Uno Del Patriarca & Exitos De Siempre

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000F5WOEK
Release Date: 2006-02-14

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A UN PATRIARCA
LA CASA DE LOS SORDERA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000SM6OGE

Product Description

1 A UN PATRIARCA 2 A GOLPE DE YUNQUE 3 DE SORDERITA A RENGEL 4 EL PESCADOR 5 LA ROMANA 6 ALHUCEMA 7 RECUERDOS 8 SOLEA DE ANTONIO LA PENA 9 A TOBALO 10 DE PINONATE 11 COMO LO SIENTO 12 LA CASA DE LOS SORDERA 13 UNA GRAN EXPLOSION

Mozart: Arie Scelte for Soprano and Winds; Salieri: Armonia per un tempio; Beethoven: Sextet op. 71

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Mozart: Arie Scelte for Soprano and Winds; Salieri: Armonia per un tempio; Beethoven: Sextet op. 71
conductor; Ida Perazzetti, soprano Maurizio Colasanti , and Marcello Martella, Alfonso Patriarca Antonello Pellegrini
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000523MG
Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

Nozze Di Figaro: Aria: Non So Piu Cosa Son - Ida Perazzetti
Nozze Di Figaro: Cavatina: Porgi Amor - Ida Perazzetti
Nozze Di Figaro: Canzona: Voi Che Sapete - Ida Perazzetti
Nozze Di Figaro: Recitativo E Aria: E Susanna Non Vien. Dove Sono... - Ida Perazzetti
Nozze Di Figaro: Recitativo E Aria: Giunse al Fin Il Momento...Deh Vieni Non Tardar - Ida Perazzetti
Armonia Per Un Tempio Della Notte: Andante Un Poco Sostenuto - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti
Sxt, Op.71: Adagio - Allegro - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti
Sxt, Op.71: Adagio - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti
Sxt, Op.71: Meneutto. Quasi Allegretto - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti
Sxt, Op.71: Rondo. Allegro - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti
Rondino, WoO 25: Andante - I Solisti Teatini/Maurizio Colasanti

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Franz Danzi Tree Quintet Op 53,54,41
Franz Danzi , Fiati Italiani Solisti Teatini , Maurizio Colasanti oboe, Antonello Pellegrini clarinet Claudio Ferrarini flute , and Marcello Martella horn, Alfonso Patriarca bassoon Ivana Francisci piano
Manufacturer: AULIA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CDKJOC
Release Date: 2005-09-11

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ALBINONI Trios for winds and harpsicord
ALBINONI , Trio Italiano , flute Maurizio Colasanti, oboe, Alfonso Patriarca Bassoon, Claudio Ferrarini , and Harpsicord Ivana Francisci
Manufacturer: AULIA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CDKJOM
Release Date: 2005-11-11