Rosa por Rosa [Import]

1. Abajur Lilás - Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos

2. Festa

3. Chuva de Verão

4. Juras

5. Causa Perdida

6. Minuano

7. Pano Pra Manga

8. Espelhos

9. Samba Sem Você

10. Verão

11. Amorosa

12. Dunas

13. Outono

14. Barcos

15. Gesto

16. Salada Tropical

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Average customer rating: Lecuona Plays Lecuona Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great! The Cuban Chopin Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . . LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT

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Tracks:

1. Malaguena
2. Andalucia
3. Ante el Escorial
4. San Francisco el grande
5. Siempre en mi corazon
6. Maria la O
7. Siboney
8. Noche azul
9. La comparsa
10. Danza negra
11. Danza lucumi
12. A la antigua
13. Canto del guajiro
14. Canto del guajiro
15. La habanera
16. Damisela encantadora
17. Crisantemo
18. Romantico
19. Rosa la china
20. Como arrullo de palmas
21. Palomitas blancas
22. Poetico
23. Estudiantina
24. Cordoba
25. Music Box
26. Mazurka en glisado
27. Polichinela
28. Gitanerias
29. Aragon
30. Valencia mora

Tracks:

1. La brisa y yo
2. Devuelveme el corazon
3. Preludio en la noche
4. Yo te quiero siempre
5. Pavo real
6. Vals de las sombras
7. Bell Flower
8. Zambra gitana
9. Por eso te quiero
10. Vals azul
11. Vals en si mayor
12. Muneca de cristal
13. Mi amor fue una flor
14. Vals en re bemol
15. Apasionado
16. Amorosa
17. Ahi viene el chino
18. Al fin te vi
19. Por que te vas?
20. Mientras yo comia maullaba un gato
21. Por que te vas?
22. Amorosa
23. Los minstrels
24. No hables mas
25. Dame tu amor
26. Vals en re bemol
27. La 32
28. Mis tristezas
29. En tres por cuatro
30. Munequita
31. Burlesca
32. La paloma
33. Music Box

Amazon.com

This collection includes Ernesto Lecuona's complete 1954 recordings plus a series of 78s made in 1927-28. Ten of the recordings were previously unreleased. This is a lot of lightweight Cuban piano music to deal with at once, but it's definitely worth doing. Lecuona's music, which is having a major revival, may not be important. But it's consistently charming and entertaining. The 78s, which sound surprisingly good, reveal even more of a virtuoso than do the later recordings, but throughout we hear playing that expresses the spirit of the music extremely well. And yes, the famous Malagueña is here, sounding very sexy. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Lecuona Plays Lecuona.......2007-05-12

Oh Boy! What can I tell you about this magnificent collection of musical jewels from our Maestro Lecuona. I bought the original Long Playing Record back in the 50's in my country.
I purchased it again shortly after my arrival to the US, and I was lucky enough to buy it on DVD from Amazon, once I found out they had it.

Joseph L. Alcover
Miami, FL

Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!.......2005-08-17

In my opinion this is one of the best CD's from Lacuona, Most of his piano compositions are recorded here (original ones), What, Ms. Leslie Gerber forgot to mention is that Mr.Lecuona was a band leader,"Lecuona and the Cuban Boys", remembers him? Or maybe she does not have sufficient information about him. The music from Lecuona still is very well alive today. I came across his recordings on my own, no one ever told me about this great pianist. I happened to hear the Malague?a by another great Cuban composer and band leader Perez Prado (The Real Mambo King) in one of his albums and Lecuona was the author. That got me interested in him. I'm pretty sure that Ms.Leslie Gerber does not mean any harm trying to put this composer down. It's just that maybe all she knows is Gerber baby food stuff!

The Cuban Chopin.......2004-06-18

What a great album and great value. There is music here that will make you smile, break your heart, inspire you, and Lecuona's skill is breathtaking. If you enjoy classical piano music (with a Cuban/Spanish influence), you'll love this. No, it doesn't display the virtuosity, complexity or seriousness of Lizst, Chopin or Beethoven, but it's fun, beautiful, dramatic yet accessible. You'll love it.

Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . ........2002-10-16

I feel compelled to identify myself first. I am Cuban born who arrived in the US in 1960 at the age of 16 years old. I am a US citizen since 1965 and a US Army Veteran of Viet Nam. I will die defending the right Ms. Leslie Garber has of expresing her opinions. But what I will not condone is her ignorance. To say that Lecuona writes "lightweight Cuban piano music" and that "Lecuona's music may not be important" is to show ignorance. A musician that composes GREAT music in several genres of the music world, a musician that in all genres has highly succesful pieces, and, a musician that after many years, (70-80 years) is still heard and admired can not be called other than MUSICAL GENIOUS and a CLASSICAL MUSICIAN. His music is so beautiful that it will live forever. From his Afro-Cuban compositions, to his romantic popular boleros, to his valses, to his Zarzuelas, Lecuona demonstrates once and again, time after time his immense musical talent. His Afro-Cuban "Cafetal", his romantic boleros "Noche Azul" and "Amapola", His vibrant and colorful "Comparsa" and "Andalucia", his classical Valses, just to mention a few things, makes Lecuona to stand together with the great musicians of the world. The fact that Hollywood made a film around "Estas en mi corazon" and that great singers, like Placido Domingo, want to sing Lecuona's music speaks immensely well of Lecuona/s greatness. The fact the popular instrumental orchestras like Faith, Conniff, Mantovani, Cugat have arranged and interpreted a lot of Lecuona's music also says a lot about Lecuona's versatility in his work. Lecuona is probably important to many millions of people and his music is certainly not lightweight. And if the only thing Ms. Garber can say about "Malaguena" is that "it sounds very sexy" is to demonstrate that she does not know a thing about music. It definitely does not give her the priviledge of commenting about Lecuona's music.

LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT.......2002-02-27

Lecuona is one of the most important composers of Latin-America. He is by no means the "unimportant" and "lightweight" Leslie Gerber (whomever that may be) claims, having been hailed for performances of his earlier (and "less mature") works by the likes of Maurice Ravel.

In my opinion the highlight of the set is the devilish "La 32". It's also interesting to compare his interpretations of the same works at different times in his career, like the two recordings of "Por que te vas?" and "Amorosa", especially keeping in mind that Lecuona seldom notated and improvised quite frequently, leaving the transcription work to his students.

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

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Tracks:

1. El rossinyol
2. El testament d'Amelia
3. Adios meu homino
4. Mina nay por me casare
5. Tengo que subir
6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
7. La vi llorando
8. Ya se van los pastores
9. Campanas de Belen
10. Jaeneras que yo canto
11. A dormir ahora mesmo
12. Granadinas
13. Hincarse de rodillas
14. Cancion de trilla
15. Parado de Valldemosa
16. Nik baditut
17. Andregaya
18. Din, dan, boleran
19. Mariam matrem
20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
23. No me llames segalaherba
24. Ay, luna que reluces
25. En esta larga ausencia
26. Molinillo que mueles amores
27. Confiado jilguerillo
28. Seguidillas religiosas
29. Cancion de cuna
30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
31. El canape

Tracks:

1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
3. Estavase la mora
4. Aquel rey de Francia
5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
7. Ay que non hay!
8. Rosa das rosas
9. Maravillosos e piadosos
10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
11. Paseabase el rey moro
12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
13. Si no's huviera mirado
14. Dexo la venda
15. Puse mis amores
16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
17. Pues que me tienes
18. Gentil dama, non se gana
19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
20. Una hija tiene el rey
21. Una matica de ruda
22. Si la noche se hace oscura
23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
24. Ay triste que vengo
25. No soy you quien la descrube
26. Pase el agua, Julieta
27. Aquel caballero, madre
28. Duelete de mi, Senora
29. De Antequera salio el Moro
30. De los alamos vengo, madre
31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
32. Dame acogida en tu hato
33. Morenica, dame un beso
34. Senora, si te olvidare
35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

1. La rosa enflorece
2. Ven querida
3. Adio, querida
4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
5. Paxaro d'hermosura
6. Avrix, mi galanica
7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
8. Ya viene el cativo
9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
10. Una matica de ruda
11. Anda, jaleo
12. Los cuatro muleros
13. Las tres hojas
14. Los mozos de Monleon
15. Las morillas de Jaen
16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
17. El cafe de Chinitas
18. Nana de Sevilla
19. Los pelegrinitos
20. Zorongo
21. Romance de Don Boiso
22. Los reyes de la baraja
23. La tarara
24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
32. Panxolina
33. Tu pupila es azul
34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
38. Clavelitos
39. Adios, Granada
40. Madrigal

Tracks:

1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
17. El tripili
18. Llorad, corazon
19. Iban al pinar
20. No lloreis, ojuelos
21. Mananica era
22. Mira que soy nina
23. Gracia mia
24. El pano moruno
25. Seguidilla murciana
26. Asturiana
27. Jota
28. Nana
29. Cancion
30. Polo
31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

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.

Average customer rating: One of the Gems of the Naxos Catalog Beatiful religious music well performed Typically good recording by Unicorn

Alfonso X "El Sabio": Cantigas de Santa Maria Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Black Madonna On the Way to Bethlehem (Music of the Medieval Pilgrim) Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century Music of the Troubadours Agricola: Fortuna desperata--Secular Music of the 15th Century ASIN: B00000144Y Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

1. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Prologo
2. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Por nos de dulta tirar
3. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
4. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Quen serve Santa Maria
5. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Rosa das rosas
6. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Que por al non devess
7. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Entre Av'e Eva
8. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
9. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Virgen, madre gloriosa
10. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
11. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: A Virgen, que de Deus madre
12. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Aquel que de volontade
13. The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Epilogo

Customer Reviews:

One of the Gems of the Naxos Catalog.......2005-12-26

I remeber the first time I played this CD it captivated me from the very first note and gripped my attention all the way to the very end. The wildness of the Spanish mysticism expressed in this Marian music from 13th century Iberian peninsula recorded here exerts a hypnotic magnetism that is thoroughly engrossing.The music reflects the influence of troubadours but given the Eastern Orthodox origins of the cult of the Virgin Mary, Orthodox chant influences likely exists as perhaps do Sephardic and Muslim influences given that this region was a great cultural melting pot in its day. As usual, Ensemble Unicorn brings tremendous performing energy into the musical 're-enactment' so to speak, with an approach as far removed from the staid and academic you could possibly ask for.

As usual with Ensemble Unicorn recordings the sound quality puts that of many a major recording to utter shame. To be able to buy an audiophile grade recording at this represents a rediculous bargain indeed. That said, it is for the music you should buy this highly recommendable CD and one of the gems of the Naxos catalogue.

Beatiful religious music well performed.......2002-12-06

The Spanish King, Alfonso X, compiled the Cantigas of Santa Maria which were published into exquisitely decorated manuscripts. The songs celebrate different aspects of the virgin Mary's life and are meant as prayers and meditations.
This CD contains only a few of the over 300 songs that were complied and offers a wide variety of musical styles which are exuberantly played by the Ensemble Unicorn---which has recorded many Early Music CDs for Naxos.
As usual the Naxos program notes are excellent and offer a novice listener a better understanding of the music and the time it was composed.
In the CDs which were compiled earlier in their history, Naxos does not include the words to vocal pieces. It would be better if the words were included, but I think the performance itself deserves a top rating,

Typically good recording by Unicorn.......2001-08-29

A friend of mine commented that a male soprano is an acquired taste. The countertenor on this disc sings with a lot of conviction, and the alternation with the rich baritone make it very listenable. The instrumental improvisations get a little wild -- typical for this ensemble -- but they never sound completely improbable. These versions of Cantigas 18 and 295 in particular are possibly the best out there, and definitely the most fun.

Average customer rating: Very Good Wonderful and Expressive Great Listening Music Beautiful Wonderful!!!!!!

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Tracks:

1. Mujer
2. Solamente Una Vez
3. Guitarra Guajira/Palmera
4. Noche De Ronda
5. Noche Criolla
6. Te Quiero
7. Maria Bonita
8. Granada
9. Rosa
10. Mi Rival
11. Veracruz
12. Se Me Hizo Facil
13. Piensa En Mi
14. Arrancame La Vida
15. Palabras De Mujer
16. Farolito/Arroyito

Customer Reviews:

Very Good.......2007-02-20

I like Placido Domingo very much, and the songs of Agustin Lara sung by Mr. Domingo are great, as also the other songs by M. Teresa Lara, Jorge Casas and Julio Hernandez. I really like this album and have it in my car to listen to it over and over again while driving long distances. I think this was a good purchase and highly recommend it.

Wonderful and Expressive.......2007-02-17

Agustin Lara made bright and new, without overdone orchestration. Many songs are from the Suite Espanola, and all are beloved by lovers of the Lara bolero, an emotional journey not to be missed. A new sound for a few, that were known in Mexico as performed by Alejandro Algara, a less known lyric tenor. Very bright, and with less slips in the mix than the A. Lara, Suite Espanola CD by Mr. Domingo, titled Bajo El Cielo Espanol, also a great offering by this dramatic performer. This is really another Domingo that is needed by any fan...Singing his own love of Spanish songs in songs by one of the great historical song writers....A Winner, in my opinion!

Great Listening Music.......2000-03-14

A wonderful CD, a hidden treasure, by an artist who has suffered for being born in the Age of Pavarotti. Nobody does this kind of music better than Domingo - you will be transported.

Beautiful.......1999-12-10

This is Placido Domingo at his best--singing love songs in his native language. Very romantic and beautiful songs.

Wonderful!!!!!!.......1999-10-07

Love the C.D. as every one with the greatest voice ever! Placido Domingo is magnificent! The songs are lovely and the recording is very good.

Average customer rating: Nice repertory and singing, but give the girl some castanets

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Tracks:

1. Granados: Descubrase el pensamiento
2. Granados: Mananica era
3. Granados: Llord, corazon, que teneis razon
4. Granados: Mira que soy nina
5. Granados: No lloreis, ojuelos
6. Granados: Iban al pinar
7. Granados: Gracia mia
8. Granados: Oh muerte cruel!
9. Granados: Ay! Majo de mi vida
10. Granados: De aquel majo amante
11. Rodrigo: Pastorcito santo
12. Rodrigo: Coplillas de Belen
13. Rodrigo: Por mayo era
14. Rodrigo: Adela
15. Rodrigo: Cancion del Duero
16. Nin: Asturiana
17. Nin: El pano murciano
18. Nin: El vito
19. Guastavino: La rosa y el sauce
20. Guastavino: Cita
21. Guastavino: La palomita
22. Ginastera: Cancion al arbol del olvido, Op. 3 No. 2
23. Ginastera: Chacarera
24. Ginastera: Triste
25. Ginastera: Zamba
26. Ginastera: Arrorro
27. Ginastera: Gato

Customer Reviews:

Nice repertory and singing, but give the girl some castanets.......2002-12-25

This recital was a mixed blessing. The program is well chosen. The music is exciting and alluring, accessible yet rare enough to be attractive to travelers along the byways of song. The performances are beautiful and thoughtful. Fink's tone is consistently attractive, her technique and ornamentation are impressive. But there are essential Spanish elements missing. Rhythms are not accented, with scarcely any rubato in evidence. She does not bite into her consonants or relish the typical Spanish sounds like "ll," "j," and "y." Part of the problem is in the foursquare playing of Roger Vignoles on the piano. In any case, the songs are captivating and Bernarda Fink's expressiveness is beautiful but undermined by this lack of flair. Though less effective than her debut art song recorded of Schumann Lieder on harmonia mundi, this remains nonetheless a record of lasting appeal.

The program is of love songs offered from the perspective of man, woman, and third person. This music is so rarely heard and worth hearing as to make the disc self-recommending. Spanish composers lean more toward collections than narrative cycles, and here we have some collections presented in full and some excerpted. Spanish art song conveys a rich bittersweetness, stretching the ear with tangy chromaticisms and veiled harmonies, their unsettling effect kept within bounds by recognizable rhythms, modulations, melismas, and other characteristic flourishes. Refined, yes, but never too distant from its popular variants.

The Granados collection that begin the disk has the first 5 songs rather centered on the pains of love, from different angles: deeply sympathetic narrator, a girl in the torments of young love, one man rueful, another wry and cynical. The last 2 songs move into more sanguine areas of the heart, the 6th a lighthearted folksong admiring young beauties at work, the 7th an exuberant transport in rhythms alternately propulsive and swaying. The Granados mini-cycle "La maja dolorosa" that follows is the best-known item in the program. Portraying three different women in grief, or perhaps a progression of grief in the same woman, the first song represents stark betrayal and disbelief; the second emerges somewhat, still distraught, dispossessed, drenched in desolate desire; in the third, bereavement gives way to a proud nostalgia.

The Rodrigo selection is astute: "Pastorcito santo" a haunting, gently lilting Christmas carol, "Coplillas de Belén" another carol with jazzy rhythms imparting the impatient joy of Christmas morning. "Por mayo era" starts with the heat of the day underscored by piano arpeggios (shifting neatly to depict a nightingale). The fullness of the scene is contrasted with the singer's desolation in the second verse, where the arpeggios now become fractured and acerbic. "Adele" is pure folksong, sad and plain in regard of the girl's demise for love, free of harmonic twists and other commentary. The set concludes with the vibrant and soaring "Cancion del Duero," with rustic images elevated by the rapture of joyous and world-embracing love, building to a thrilling final verse and a rousing sendoff.

The 3 Nin songs, while enjoyable, are more self-conscious in execution and the music a tad more bombastic. His arrangement of "El Vito" is too dense, not nearly as fun as Obridors's. "El pano murciano," about setting a kiss in silver, after a rather excessive piano introduction, does give into the simple whimsy of the verses.

The program ends with music of the singer's homeland, Argentina. Guastavino is very sentimental: "La rosa y el sauce" ("The Rose and the Willow") is a pensive elegy. "Cita" offers a charming scene of a lazy tryst. "La palomita" ("Little Dove") is in antique style. These are united expressively in a straightforward musical style. Ginastera is represented by a sensuous, sad tango "Canción al arbol del olvido" ("The Tree of Forgetting") and a collection of 5 popular songs. "Chacarera" is notable for its dense rhythms. "Triste" starts with slow arpeggios again depicting a dry landscape of the soul, the blankness pierced by the singer's stricken cries of "Ah!" "Arroró" is a lovely lullaby, with sharp insomniac harmonies and the long hours tolling in the piano layer. Ginastera's accompiments are restrained but inventive.

Though by rights this music ought to be close to home for her, what I found lacking here were musical traits that are distinctly Spanish -- the rhythmic verve, the bite of the consonants -- elements that would have given her performances greater personality. This is especially noticeable in the faster songs, where words are less distinguishable because of this weakness and accentuation of individual words doesn't come through. Berganza and De Los Angeles both have it -- you can compare their versions of "La maja dolorosa". Berganza's is on a 2-disk set on DG, De Los Angeles in a 4-disk compilation on EMI. Native qualities of De Los Angeles's voice, the inimitable blend of sweetness and sadness, give her an advantage in these songs. Her performance of the first features cor anglais accompaniment along with the piano, deepening the sorrowful effect. With this additional support, DLA takes a slower tempo resting on sturdy chest tones. The third song is underpinned by tentative staccato in the piano as the bereaved avows feelings and memories. Berganza is more confessional, but at times a tad lugubrious. Both have a piquancy to their voice that Fink lacks here. Even Margaret Price on an Orfeo disk of French and Spanish songs sounds no less authentic.

The elements of rhythm and enunciation are even more decisive in comparing DLA's performance of 6 of the 7 Granados songs, recorded live in 1971 with De Larrocha at the piano delivering more robust sound. Though DLA is less secure tonally throughout, her performances have a radiance that Fink's lack. "Mañana era" is very delicate with more sadness in the voice; "Mira que soy niña" has crispness of rhythm; "Gracia mia" dances, the rapid-fire phrases maintaining a contour that Fink loses. Though both singers have facility in ornamentation, De Los Angeles is more successful thank Fink because her placement and pacing are better.

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Average customer rating: but what are they saying? A heapin' helpin' of early music Exclent cd for mediaeval music.

A Mediaeval Banquet: Music from the Age of Chivalry Mediaeval Consort Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Music Of The Crusades Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection Music for a Medieval Banquet Richard Coeur de Lion (Richard the Lionheart): Troubadours & Trouvères in the Courts of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart, Marie de Champagne & Geoffroy, Duke of Brittany - Alla Francesca Troubadours, Trouvères, Minstrels ASIN: B00000J7VP Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Forgotten Provence: Ne L'oserary-Je/Voulez-Vouz Que Je Vous Dise?: Chansons-Avec-Refrains - The Martin Best Consort
2. Forgotten Provence: Les Airs De Cerveau, Carole In Ballad Form: Dessus La Rive - The Martin Best Consort
3. Forgotten Provence: A Chanter M-Er - The Martin Best Consort
4. Forgotten Provence: Vecy Le Mai: Carole In Rondeau Form - The Martin Best Consort
5. Forgotten Provence: Ma Charmante Cadet: Trad. Pastorela, Limousin - The Martin Best Consort
6. Forgotten Provence: Alleluia Justus - The Martin Best Consort
7. Forgotten Provence: A L'entrada Del Tens Clar: 12th Century Dance-Song In Carole Form - The Martin Best Consort
8. Forgotten Provence: Li Gelos: Troubadour Dance-Song - The Martin Best Consort
9. Forgotten Provence: Air De Cheval-Jupon: Languedoc Dance - The Martin Best Consort
10. Forgotten Provence: Lancan Li Jorn: Canso - The Martin Best Consort
11. Forgotten Provence: Ara Lauzatz: Troubadour Vers - The Martin Best Consort
12. Forgotten Provence: Laude Jocunda - The Martin Best Consort
13. Forgotten Provence: Pucelete-Je Languis-Domino L. - The Martin Best Consort
14. Forgotten Provence: Aucun-Lonc Tans-Annuntiantes - The Martin Best Consort
15. Forgotten Provence: Alle Psallite - The Martin Best Consort
16. Forgotten Provence: Rossignolet Du Bois: Carole In Ballade Form - The Martin Best Consort
17. Forgotten Provence: Rossignolet Du Bois: Bas-Languedoc - The Martin Best Consort
18. Forgotten Provence: Lo Sodard: Bas-Limousin - The Martin Best Consort
19. Forgotten Provence: Epiphaniam Domino - The Martin Best Consort
20. Forgotten Provence: Reis Glorios: Alba - The Martin Best Consort

Tracks:

1. Songs Of Chivalry: Estampie - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
2. Songs Of Chivalry: The Song Of Nothing: - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
3. Songs Of Chivalry: Coda - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
4. Songs Of Chivalry: En L'anque Chevalier: Huon D'oisy - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
5. Songs Of Chivalry: Tant Ai Amors - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
6. Songs Of Chivalry: Costume Est Bien - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
7. Songs Of Chivalry: Pax In Nomine Domini - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
8. Songs Of Chivalry: L'amour Dont Sui Espris - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
9. Songs Of Chivalry: Danse Royale - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
10. Songs Of Chivalry: Ce Fut En Moi - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
11. Songs Of Chivalry: La Dousa Votz - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
12. Songs Of Chivalry: Chansons De Toile - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
13. Songs Of Chivalry: Chevaliers, Mullt Este Guariz - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
14. Songs Of Chivalry: Non Sap Chantar - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
15. Songs Of Chivalry: A Chantar M-er - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
16. Songs Of Chivalry: Li Jolitz Temps D'estey - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
17. Songs Of Chivalry: Pois Tals Sabers - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
18. Songs Of Chivalry: Now I Can Delight In Love - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
19. Songs Of Chivalry: E-I Mare E-I Pare - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens

Tracks:

1. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Santa Marie, Strella Do Dia: Holy Mary, Star Of The Day Cantiga No.100 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
2. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Non Sofre Santa Maria: The Lost Steak Cantiga No.159Cantigas Of Santa Maria - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
3. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Non E Mui Gran Maravilla: The German Gambler Cantiga No.294 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
4. Santa Marie Amar: The Baby Rescue Cantiga No.7 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
5. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: A Santa Maria Dadas Sejan Loores: To Holy Mary Praise Be Given, Cantiga... - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
6. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Quen Boa Dona Querra Loar: He Who Wishes To Praise A Good Lady Cantiga No.1 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
7. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Muit E Mais A Piadade: The Girl Who Ate Spiders Cantiga No.201 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
8. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: A Virgen, Que Deus Madre Est: A Man Swallows A Rabbit Bone Cantiga No.322 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
9. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Virgen, Madre Gloriosa: Glorious Virgin Mother Cantiga No.340 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
10. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Porque Ben Santa Maria: A Priest Steals An Alter Cloth Cantiga No.327 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
11. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Entre Av' E Eva: Between Ave And Eve Cantiga No.60 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
12. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Se Ome Fezer De Grado: A Knight's Forgiveness Cantiga No.207 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
13. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Fremosos Miragres: A Knight's Hawk Cantiga No.352 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
14. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Por Nos, Virgen Madre: Implore God For Us, Virgin Mother Cantiga No.250 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
15. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Ben Pode Santa Maria: A Dragon-Slaying Cantiga No.189 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
16. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: O Que En Santa Maria: A Knight Bargains With The Devil Cantiga No.216 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
17. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Ay Santa Maria: Musa Goes To Heaven Cantiga No.79 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
18. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Santa Maria Loei: Holy Mary Have I Praised Cantiga No.200 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
19. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Muito, Foi Noss' Amigo: Gabriel Was Our Friend Cantiga No.210 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
20. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Rosa Das Rosas: Rose Of All Roses Cantiga No.330 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
21. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Santa Maria, Strella Do Dia: Holy Mary, Star Of The Day Cantiga No.100 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
22. Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Entre Av'e Eva: Between Ave And Eve Cantiga No.60 - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens

Tracks:

1. The Dante Troubadours: Lamento Di Tristan: Istampitta And Rotta: - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
2. The Dante Troubadours: Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Le Chansoneta - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
3. The Dante Troubadours: Cantigas Of Santa Maria: Ges De Disnar - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
4. The Dante Troubadours: Si-Us Quer Conselh, Bel Ami Alamanda - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
5. The Dante Troubadours: Chasutz Sui De Mal En Pena - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
6. The Dante Troubadours: Lo Ferm Voler - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
7. The Dante Troubadours: Chanson Do-Ih Mot Son Plan E Prim - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
8. The Dante Troubadours: Can Vei La Lauzeta - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
9. The Dante Troubadours: Trotto - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
10. The Dante Troubadours: Pois Tornaz Sui En Proensa - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
11. The Dante Troubadours: Kalenda Maya - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
12. The Dante Troubadours: Saltrello - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
13. The Dante Troubadours: Non Alegra Cant Ni Critz - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
14. The Dante Troubadours: Nuls Om En Ren (Melody Only) - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
15. The Dante Troubadours: Ai, Lemozi - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
16. The Dante Troubadours: Lauda Novella (Melody Only) - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
17. The Dante Troubadours: Ben An Mort - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
18. The Dante Troubadours: Lamento Di Tristan: Istampitta And Rotta - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens

Tracks:

1. Amor De Lonh: Si-Us Quer Conselh, Bel Ami Alamanda - The Martin Best Consort
2. Amor De Lonh: Beata Viscera - The Martin Best Consort
3. Amor De Lonh: Can Lo Rossinhols E-I Folhos - The Martin Best Consort
4. Amor De Lonh: Salterello (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
5. Amor De Lonh: O Maria Lesse Virga - The Martin Best Consort
6. Amor De Lonh: Ab Joi Mou Lo Vers E-I Comens - The Martin Best Consort
7. Amor De Lonh: Danse Royale (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
8. Amor De Lonh: Venit Dilectus - The Martin Best Consort
9. Amor De Lonh: Can Lo Rius De La Fontana - The Martin Best Consort
10. Amor De Lonh: Ductia (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
11. Amor De Lonh: Salterello (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
12. Amor De Lonh: Alma Redemptoris Mater - The Martin Best Consort
13. Amor De Lonh: Paradisi Porta - The Martin Best Consort
14. Amor De Lonh: Tan Ai Mo Cor Ple De Joya - The Martin Best Consort
15. Amor De Lonh: Lamento Di Tristan (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
16. Amor De Lonh: Rotta (Instrumental Dance) - The Martin Best Consort
17. Amor De Lonh: Anima Mea Liquefacta Est - The Martin Best Consort
18. Amor De Lonh: Can Par La Flors Jostal Vert Folh - The Martin Best Consort
19. Amor De Lonh: Canso Melody Of Guiraut De Bornelth - The Martin Best Consort

Tracks:

1. The Last Of The Troubadours: The Sack Of Beziers - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
2. The Last Of The Troubadours: Rassa, Tan Creis - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
3. The Last Of The Troubadours: No-M Say D'Amour - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
4. The Last Of The Troubadours: La Segonda Retroencha - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
5. The Last Of The Troubadours: Planh For The Lord Of Narbonne - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
6. The Last Of The Troubadours: Au Temps D'Auost - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
7. The Last Of The Troubadours: Cantiga - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
8. The Last Of The Troubadours: Fid E Verays - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
9. The Last Of The Troubadours: Maraveillosos Et Piadosos - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
10. The Last Of The Troubadours: La Redonda - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
11. The Last Of The Troubadours: Mais Non Faz - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
12. The Last Of The Troubadours: La Premieyra Retroencha - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
13. The Last Of The Troubadours: Jesu Crist - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
14. The Last Of The Troubadours: Rossinyol - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
15. The Last Of The Troubadours: Los Esclops - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
16. The Last Of The Troubadours: Ja Mais Non Er - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
17. The Last Of The Troubadours: Vers: Be-M Clegra (Melody & English Text) - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
18. 'La Chanson De La: The Last Of The Troubadours - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens
19. The Last Of The Troubadours: Melody: Si Tot Me Sui A Tart Apperceubutz - The Martin Best Mediaeval Ens

Amazon.com

Here are five and a half hours of little-known music dating from the mid-12th century to the start of the 16th. Some of it comes from France (Provence, in particular), some from Spain (songs of praise to the Virgin Mary--many in amazing dance rhythms), some from Italy (songs of love and war of the troubadours). There are instrumentals with great vigor, complicated vocal works, chant, the expected music of praise, and a few unexpectedly ribald--almost lewd--songs. Taken a CD at a time, this is a magnificent journey, but be warned: being stuck in the Middle Ages for too long might make you yearn for those simple, high-minded times. --Robert Levine

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but what are they saying?.......2006-06-06

This is, musically, a wonderful set. But beware: there are no song text translations; a fatal oversight for six CDs of almost exclusively vocal music by composers to whom text was as important as melody, and in languages that don't exist anymore. In that regard, it was very disappointing.

A heapin' helpin' of early music.......2005-10-14

Wonderful from start to finish, this set is quite a sampler, with enjoyable selections performed and recorded well. I suspect some accomodation is being made to the comtemporary listener here and some of the performances may not be 100% "historically accurate." But so what? I've been listening to this at home and while out and about on my iPod. There's quite a variety here which causes the set to avoid the "sameness" of many other sets of this type I've purchased. And the price is defnitely right, particularly for a used copy. What've you got to lose? Give it a shot!

Exclent cd for mediaeval music........1999-11-09

If your just getting into music from this time period this is the cd for you. It gives samples of music that dates from the 1100s to the 1400s.

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Rosa por Rosa Rosa Passos Manufacturer: Caravelas ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rosa Entre Amigos/Among Friends Azul Amorosa ASIN: B000AOX91S Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Abajur Lil- Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos
2. Festa
3. Chuva de Ver
4. Juras
5. Causa Perdida
6. Minuano
7. Pano Pra Manga
8. Espelhos
9. Samba Sem Voc
10. Ver
11. Amorosa
12. Dunas
13. Outono
14. Barcos
15. Gesto
16. Salada Tropical

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Mazal Bueno: A Portrait in Song of the Spanish Jews Manufacturer: Western Wind ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sephardic Romances ASIN: B000004AN4 Release Date: 1996-02-28

Tracks:

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

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The Spanish Soul Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Turina | Turina, Joaquin | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berganza, Teresa | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Azulão ASIN: B000850JSK Release Date: 2005-04-26

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4. Shawakna [Import]
5. Simone Moreno [Import]
6. Spacy [Import]
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8. Tane I [Import]
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