| 1. Delirios Del Rumbo |
| 2. Marejadilla |
| 3. Fuerza En Calma |
| 4. Amor Septentrional |
| 5. De Seda Y Ruina |
| 6. Calma Del Alma |
| 7. Tan Fragil Tan Fuerte |
| 8. Entrequedente |
| 9. Marea Alta |
| 10. Telefono |
| 11. Bancos De Nieblas |
| 12. Luna Nueva |
De Dos en Dos,Tomas San Miguel,Nuevo,World Music
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Songs of The Sephardim
Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001Q6I Release Date: 1993-08-31 |
Tracks:
- Los gayos empesan a cantar
- Una ija tiena el rey
- La prima vez
- Puncha, puncha
- A'har noghenim
- Era escuro
- Seu shearim
- Esta monta'enfrente
- Una pastora
- Morena me Llaman
- Nani, nani
- A la una yo nac
- Scalerica de oro
- Yo m'enamori
- Dos amantes tengo la mama
- Una matica de ruda
- Los bilbilicos
- Ir me quero
- Hija mia
- Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
- Avre tu puerta cerrada
- Noches, noches
- Partos trocatos
- En la mar hey una torre
- Esta Rachel la estimoza
- Cuando el rey Nimrod
- Adio, querida
Customer Reviews:
A glorious heritage, well sounded.......2005-10-05
There are all sorts of music on this disc, that covers the whole range of pieces from the Sephardic culture - there are love songs, lullabies, and storytelling songs. Women feature prominently in the stories, and most likely in the composition, of many of the pieces here. Many pieces, however, have come down to the present time without composer/author credits. These could be the songs of many Mediterranean cultures; that they are Jewish is indicated in some of the details of the lyrics rather than the style of music itself. References to Hebrew Scriptures in certain ways, and certain Jewish customs and officials (such as the Moel, the one who performs circumcision) indicate the kinds of details present here.
La Rondinella makes use of wind and string instruments, most likely the same kinds of instruments used by the folk singers who would have been the original performers. Included here as performers are Paul Bensel (recorder, crumhorn, percussion), Howard Bass (lute, guitar, harp, percussion), Rosalind Brooks Stowe (treble viol, vielle, percussion), and Tina Chancey as a guest artist (treble viol, vielle, rebec, kamenj, recorder, percussion), with the alto vocals of Alice Kosloski. La Rondinella was established in 1987 in Washington D.C. as a group dedicated to older styles of music such as Sephardic, English, Scottish and Italian music.
The performances here are simply stunning, and remarkable in the fullness of sound and one with so few players. The care and spirit infused into the performances is wonderful. The emotion is very strongly present, particularly in pieces that give a sense of longing and wandering, a very well-known feeling among the Sephardim.
a Hispanophile and Judeophile.......2005-08-24
hauntingly beautiful simplicity.......2000-02-05
La Rondinella produces great earthy and colorful Medieval timbres. Kozloski's mezzo singing is lyrical and moving, some where on the spectrum between lieder singer and folk singer.
The songs have a hauntingly beautiful simplicity - they are a relevant today as they were 600 years ago. The booklet contains all the Ladino texts - if you know a little Spanish, they are quite understandable.
A Fabulous collection!.......1999-04-03
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Camino Latino (Latin Journey)
Manufacturer: Moston Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000065LAB Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Tracks:
- Carretera Libertad (Freedom Highway)
- Bajo el Sol (Under the Sun)
- Las Alturas (High Places)
- Torbellino (Whirlwind)
- Ambos Mundos (Both Worlds)
- Rumbo al Sur (Heading South)
- Noche en Yucatan (Night in Yucatan)
- Parranda
- Frontera (Frontier)
- Samba Para Dos (Samba for Two)
- Zarzamora
- Cafe Kastoria
- Latin Lady
- Mexico Mi Amor
- Morenita
Product Description
Camino Latino treats us to an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary sounds labeled "Nuevo Latino". Enjoy, as one of the world's most imaginative artists leads us with beauty, grace and panache on a unique Latin Journey.
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The Recital
Manufacturer: Q. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004TSBY Release Date: 2000-07-18 |
Tracks:
- Apres Un Reve
- Ouvre Tes Yeux Bleus
- Los Dos Miedos
- Tengo Nostalgia De Ti
- Intima
- I Vidi In Terra Angelici Costumi
- Benedetto Sia L' Giorno
- Pace Non Trovo
- Solo E Amore
- Terra E Mare
- Menti All' Avviso
- Apri
- Non T' Amo Piu
- ' A vucchella
- L' Ultima Canzone
- Core N' grato (Catari)
- Dicitencello Vuie
- Granada
Customer Reviews:
Jose At HIs Best!.......2000-07-24
Carreras At His Best!.......2000-07-22
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The Fabulous Victoria De Los Angeles
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002S5G Release Date: 1994-02-15 |
Tracks:
- Sheherazade: Asie
- Sheherazade: La Flute enchantee
- Sheherazade: L'Indifferent
- Cinq Melodies populaires grecques: Le Reveil de la mariee
- Cinq Melodies populaires grecques: La-bas vers l'eglise
- Cinq Melodies populaires grecques: Quel galant m'est comparable
- Cinq Melodies populaires grecques: Chanson des cueilleuses de lentisques
- Cinq Melodies populaires grecques: Tout gai!
- Duex Melodies hebraiques: Kaddisch
- Duex Melodies hebraiques: L'Enigme eternelle
- L'Invitaiton au voyage
- Phidyle
- L'Enfant Prodigue: Recit. & Air de Lia: L'annee en vain chasse l'annee
- Poeme de l'amour et de la mer: La Fleur des eaux
- Poeme de l'amour et de la mer: Interlude
- Poeme de l'amour et de la mer: La Mort de l'amour
Tracks:
- Cinco Canciones Negras: Cuba dentro de un piano
- Cinco Canciones Negras: Punto de habanera
- Cinco Canciones Negras: Chevere
- Cinco Canciones Negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
- Cinco Canciones Negras: Canto negro
- Coleccion de canciones amatorias: Llorad corazon
- Coleccion de canciones amatorias: Iban al pinar
- Cuatro madrigales amatorios: Con que la lavare?
- Cuatro madrigales amatorios: Vos me matasteis
- Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De donde venis, amore?
- Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
- Cinco canciones playeras espanolas: Rutas
- Cinco canciones playeras espanolas: Pregon
- Cinco canciones playeras espanolas: Las 12
- Cinco canciones playeras espanolas: El pescador sin dinero
- Cinco canciones playeras espanolas: Coplilla
- Quatre cancons: Canco de grumet
- Quatre cancons: Cancon incerta
- Quatre cancons: Maig
- Quatre cancons: Anacreontica
- La Dama d'Arago
- El can dels ocells
- Canco de Sega
- El combat del somni: Damunt de tu nomes les flors
- El combat del somni: Aquesta nit un mateix vent
- El combat del somni: Jo et presentia com la mar
- Triptic de Mossen Cinto: L'Harpa Sagrada
- Triptic de Mossen Cinto: Lo violi de Sant Francesh
- Triptic de Mossen Cinto: Sant Fransech i la cigala
Tracks:
- Chansons de Bilitis: La Flute de Pan
- Chansons de Bilitis: La Chevelure
- Chansons de Bilitis: Le Tombeau des Naiades
- Fetes galantes: En sourdine
- Fetes galantes: Fantoches
- Fetes galantes: Clair de lune
- Noel de enfants qui n'ont plus de maisons
- Chants populaires: Chanson espagnole
- Chants populaires: Chanson francaise
- Chants populaires: Chanson italienne
- Chants populaires: Chanson Herbraique
- Trois jours de vendange
- Le Rossignol des lilas
- Tristesse, Op. 6, No. 2
- Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8, No. 1
- Les Roses d'Ispahan, Op. 39, No. 4
- Troujours (No. 2 de Trois Poemes d'un jour, Op. 21)
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: El pano murano
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Sequidilla murciana
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Asturiana
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Jota
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Nana
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Cancion
- Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Polo
- Doce canciones gallegas: As florinas dos toxos
- Triptico, Op. 45: Farruca
- Villancicos: Pastorcito santo
- Psyche
- Soneto a Cordoba
Tracks:
- Proserpina: E dove t'aggiri
- Le violette
- Joshua: Oh! had I Jubal's lyre
- Der Tod und das Madchen, D. 531
- Die schone Mullerin, D. 795: No. 2: Wohin?
- D. 547: An die Musik
- Op. 59, No. 8: Dein blaues Auge
- Op. 84, No. 4: Vergebliches Standchen
- Op. 27, No. 1: Chanson d'amour
- Op. 46, No. 2: Clair de lune
- Let Us Wander
- Lost Is My Quiet
- Schlaf in deiner engen Kammer
- Ah! lamenta, oh bella Irene
- Irish Songs: Oh! Would I Were But That Sweet Linnet
- Irish Songs: He Promised Me At Parting
- Irish Songs: They Bid Me Slight My Dermot Dear
- Welsh songs: The Dream
- Mignon und der Harfner, D. 877: Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt
- Les Fleurs des landes: Le Trebuchet
- Moglichkeit
- Der Apfel
- Schottische Ballade
- Pastorale
- Pleurs d'or
- Sapphische Ode
- La Partenza
Amazon.com
The word "fabulous" seems vulgar when applied to the Spanish diva whose delicately shaded voice encompassed music from the middle ages to the present. This four-disc compilation emphasizes her song repertoire, to which she brought warmth, intelligence, linguistic integrity and irresistible sincerity. Her dignity makes listeners want to come to her, and she rewards them with an intimate, personal experience, especially in this small-scale repertoire by Ravel, Debussy, Duparc, Fauré, lots of Spanish composers and German masters such as Schubert and Brahms. --David Patrick StearnsCustomer Reviews:
Awesome musicality.......2006-07-26
The set comes with booklet including full words plus translations, helpful notes on De Los Angeles's concert career and a dozen of beautiful and rare black and white photos. Victoria de Los Angeles's concert career was as prolific as her legendary operatic performances and continued well after her retirement from the operatic stage. This introspective and almost encycopledic release is a real treat and is absolutely recommended. I totally agree with the editor's review who states that the word "fabulous" fails in every respect to fully capture the artistry of the Spanish soprano. Victoria de Los Angeles is definitely one of the most wonderful lyric sopranos of the 20th century and is one of the most heavenly artists to have ever graced the concert scene. A must-have for any collection.
Fabulous? Yes!!!.......1999-09-13
I was delighted to see Faure's "Claire de lune" on the album, and equally delighted with De Los Angeles' elegant rendition of this work. The only recording of the song I've liked better is from an LP featuring Frederika Von Stade.
As an added bonus, several duets with the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau are featured on Disk #4. These include some charming settings of Irish songs by Beethoven, and a gorgeous arrangement of "Let Us Wander" by Henry Purcell. I remember hearing these duets years ago on an LP recording, and it was a pleasure to hear them again.
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Bizet: Carmen [Highlights]
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001G52 Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Carmen: Prelude
- Carmen: Act 1: Sur la place (Micaela)
- Carmen: Act 1: Avec la garde montante
- Carmen: Act 1: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Carmen)
- Carmen: Act 1: Parle-moi de ma mere (Don Jose, Micaela)
- Carmen: Act 1: Pres des remparts de Seville (Carmen, Don Jose)
- Carmen: Act 2: Les tringles des sistres tintaient (Carmen)
- Carmen: Act 2: Dialogue
- Carmen: Act 2: Vivat! vivat le Torero! (Carmen)
- Carmen: Act 2: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (Escamillo, Carmen)
- Carmen: Act 2: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee (Don Jose)
- Carmen: Act 3: En vain, pour eviter les reponses ameres - Parlez encore, parlez, mes belles (Carmen)
- Carmen: Act 3: A dos cuartos!
- Carmen: Act 3: (musique de transition)
- Carmen: Act 3: C'est toi! - C'est moi! (Carmen, Don Jose)
Customer Reviews:
The Greatest By Far.......2006-03-09
There is no doubt in my mind that this studio recording is by far the most powerful Carmen I've ever heard. This 80's recording captures both the lush, beautiful musicality of this opera-comique and the intense visceral "verisimo" drama, thanks to the efforts of Karajan and his illustrious Berlin forces and the great singing from Agnes Baltsa, Jose Carreras, Katia Ricciarelli and Jose Van Dam.
Karajan had previously recorded Carmen in the 70's, in a more dramatic, overblown fashion when he conducted the Vienna Phil with the voices of Leontyne Price and Franco Corelli. Although that recording has its individual merit, it was not really his best effort. He had scored greater success with Grace Bumbry in the lead role and Jon Vickers as Don Jose, productions he conducted at the Salzburg Festival in the late 60's. In the 80's he was a white-haired old man, the image many younger music lovers remember him from after seeing videos and recording covers he was in fact experiencing the last phase of his career before his death in the late 80's. He is nevertheless a supremely gifted conductor, masterful and able to bring out the best from his orchestra. The Berlin is actually better than the Vienna Phil in his earlier recording with Leontyne Price. The Berlin forces weave great music, capturing the colorful slices of life in this steamy, sordid opera. Yes, it is of the "grand opera" and verisimo vein and not the more simplistic, opera-comique Carmen but it is absolutely powerful in its wake. Karajan has never done a better job. It is his second recorded Carmen and his best.
Each of the singers bring a vitality and nuance to their performance and sing with the freshness of their prime. It is not surprising to find Jose Carreras and Katia Ricciarelli in the same cast. Theses two worked well together and recorded and performed operas throughout the 80's, even carrying out an affair together. Ricciarelli and Carreras as Don Jose and Micaela sing with glorious harmony, making their romance all the more tragic because Don Jose rejects the purity of her love and destroys himself in his passionate relationship with the temptress Carmen. Their duet in the beginning feels prolonged but that's a great thing because their voices are so beautiful to hear together.
From the beginning, Jose Carreras sings with a darker voice. He understands that Don Jose becomes obscessed with Carmen and develops a psychosis. It is a rich, powerful and masculine voice, albeit darker and edgier than even Jon Vickers and Placido Domingo. He sings everyting with great passion, despite the fact that his voice may not have done what he may have wanted it to. He is somehow, strangely, through sheer force of will, the best Don Jose, the most dramatically satisfying. His detractors and critics claim he was in bad vocal shape, at least in regards to his age (he was past his prime, he had been operated for leukemia, etc) and worse, his Don Jose has been called "melodramatic, hysterical". I whole-heartedly disagree. Carreras sings with so much integrity to the character's essence that he single-handedly blows all other contenders away. I've heard them all- Franco Corelli (in the Leontyne Price recording) Placido Domingo (in the Berganza recording and the Obraztsova, and Migenes movies) and Jon Vickers (in the recording and film with Grace Bumbry). His tenor voice is right on target for the darker side of Don Jose. He is passionate, yet lyrical in the first part and by the climatic finale he is understandably pushed to the edge. There is definate chemistry between Carreras and Baltsa and they would also make a film of the Metropolitan Opera stage production, which is wonderful. Please give Carreras a chance. He is the best Don Jose I've ever heard.
Ricciarelli is a very nuanced, soulful Micaela, bringing passion and grandeur to the role, instead of singing the role like a shrinking violet. This Micaela is willing to fight to get her man back from Carmen. In this way, she is a lot like Mirella Freni, who also sang a feistier Micaela. Ricciarelli is in great vocal form, and her rendition of "Je Dis" is beautiful and heart-felt. Those who have criticized her for what they feel is forced singing didn't really listen to the recording. She is mannered, she is mellow and in control. She has a genuinely dramatic way of singing, but then again, I've already made the comparison to Mirella Freni, whose Micaela is also dramatic. Quite frankly, this is the way Micaela should be sung. She is still a soprano, usually the lead in an opera and Ricciarelli understands that if she doesn't impress in the few moments she has in the opera, then she is letting the mezzo-soprano take all the glory. Ricciarelli is wonderful here and Micaela is one of her greatest roles, despite the fact she moved on to sing heavier roles like Tosca, Leonora, Aida and Turandot. She is probably better in the subdued lyrical roles then the heavier roles.
Jose Van Dam's Escamillo is dark, "butch" and strongly sung. He has a sharp musical intelligence and recognizes that Escamillo is also not the star but has his moments of radiance. He sings the famous Toreador Aria with great gusto and power. Karajan's slow conducting and colorful orchestration allows his few moments in the opera to really burst with maximum energy. Upon hearing Jose Van Dam's Escamillo, one can understand why Carmen jilts the now lackluster Don Jose. Van Dam is absolutely superb.
Last but certainly not least, there is Agnes Baltsa's Carmen. She was born to sing this role. It is a Carmen of several levels- she is playful (listen to how she slides her voice in the Habanera and Seguidilla) she is feminine but wordly. If she sounds mature and not youthful this is still to her credit. Carmen is a wordly, experienced libertine. Baltsa lives the character in ever scene. She sings with great power and beauty. The Death Card Aria has a tragic quality to it and she sings with a resigned spirit, acknowledging her fate. More than any other mezzo-soprano who has sung Carmen on record, to my knowledge, she really acts the hell out of that final scene. She is singing with grand flair, dramatic to the point she is boiling over with rage. Listen to how she emotes when she declares "Libre Elle Nee e Libre elle Morra" (I was born free and I shall die free!) and "E Bien! Frappe-Moi Donc, Or Lassez Ma Passe! (Very Well Then! Kill Me! Or Let Me Pass!). Finally, she nearly cracks her voice with the high, anguished cry of "C'este Autefrois Que Tu Me Vais Donne - TIENS!!!" (This ring you once gave me - TAKE IT!!!). Both Carreras and Baltsa take the trophy when it comes to dramatically belting out this famous scene in opera.
Once upon a time I thought that Jon Vickers and Grace Bumbry were the greatest Carmen/Don Jose interpretors. I don't believe that anymore after hearing Jose Carreras and Agnes Baltsa.
Absolutely the Best Carmen.......2004-12-14
This CD is for everyone, from the novice to the expert, and will be appreciated by all. It is the best opera recording I have heard and has stood the test of time. This should be a required addition to the collection of anyone with an appreciation of fine music.
No, please.......2000-06-10
The kindest thing I can come up with about this highlights recording is just the fact that it's a highlights edition - you don't have to listen to the whole debacle. Karajan has done a much, much better recording for RCA (Price, Corelli & Freni), where he doesn't suffocate his singers in an unengaging search for nothing but beauty. This search makes me lose my hair, and for example disturbes much of Carmen's music. Carreras here is not even close to the vocal prime he was in ten years earlier. His voice surely is soft and beautiful in the more quite parts, but he avoids using it to full power, even when called for, and his performance therefor gets rather boring. Baltsa probably would have done much better if she'd been supported instead of opposed by Karajan. Van Dam is definately the best of the cast in the role of Escamillo.
My very favorite of Carmen is the Beecham (de los Angeles, Gedda on EMI) set. You can also try a highlight of either Karajan (RCA - Price, Corelli) or Abbado (DG - Berganza, Domingo), which both give different but very good accounts of Carmen - use the Amazon.com possibility to listen to samples of these version to find out which one you prefer.
L'amour est un oiseau rebelle.......2000-06-09
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Hommage à Teresa Berganza (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Claves ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000056F6X Release Date: 2002-04-09 |
Tracks:
- La Maja Dolorosa I
- La Maja Dolorosa II
- La Maja Dolorosa III
- El Majo Timido
- El Majo Discreto
- El Tra La La Y El Punteado
- Dedicatoria
- Nunca Olvida
- Cantares
- Los Dos Miedos
- Las Locas Por Amor
- Saeta. Dios Te Salve, Macarena
- El Fantasma
- Farruca
- Alla Arriba, En Aquella Montana
- Sereno
- Llamale Con El Panuelo
- No Quiero Tus Avellanas
- Como Quieres Que Adivine
- Mananita De San Juan
- La Zagala Alegre
- Madre, Unos Ojuelos Vi
- Mananita De San Juan
- Nadie Puede Ser Dichoso
- Cantarcillo
- Despues Que Te Conoci
Tracks:
- 1a Parte
- 2a Parte
- El Pano Moruno
- Seguidilla Murciana
- Asturiana
- Jota
- Nana
- Cancion
- Polo
Tracks:
- Viola Quebrada
- Adeus Ema
- Cancao Do Poeta Do Seculo XVIII
- Samba Classico
- Desejo
- Xango
- O'Kinimba
- Capim Di Pranta
- Nigue-Nigue-Ninhas
- Sao Joao-Da-Ra-Rao
- Engenho Novo
- A Casinha Pequenina
- Milonga De Dos Hermanos
- Hermano
- Mi Vina De Chapanay
- La Rosa Y El Sauce
- Pampamapa
- Se Equivoco La Paloma
- Abismo De Sed
- Bonita Rama De Sauce
- El Sampedrino
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Dos Guitarras Flamencos en Estereo
Paco de Lucía , and Ricardo Modrego Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000AKCAG Release Date: 2003-07-14 |
Tracks:
- Jerez En Fiestas
- En La Alcazaba
- Gaditanas
- Tientos Del Amanecer
- Guajira Flamenca
- Real De La Feria
- Taconero Gitano
- Sortilegio
- Seguiriya Tradicional
- Entre Arrayanes
- Fuente De Carmona
- Caleta
Album Details
De Lucia Recorded this at a Young Age with Montenegro Between 1962 - 1965.
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Five Centuries of Spanish Guitar Music
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000DPQR Release Date: 2002-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Recuerdos De La Alhambra
- Dos Valses Venezolanos
- Guaso
- Cancion
- Quirpa
- Asturias (Leyenda)
- Dos Canciones Populares Catalanas
- Minuet
- Pavana
- Folia
- Son
- Gavota (From Ste For Vn Solo)
- Fuga (From Son For Vn Solo)
- Vars On A Theme From Mozart
- Rumores De La Caleta (Malaguena)
- Serenata Espanolas
- Rafaga
- Danza Del Molinero (Farruca)
- Estudio En Mi Menor
Customer Reviews:
I can't believe i found this -.......2001-10-14
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The Sacred Bridge: Jews and Christians in Medieval Europe
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000005E7H Release Date: 1991-06-25 |
Tracks:
- Songs Of Exile: Boray ad ana
- Songs Of Exile: Al narahot bavel
- The Sacred Bridge: In exitu Israel - Gregorien et Ashkenase
- The Sacred Bridge: Mi al har Horeb (Eloge de Moise)
- Jewish Minstrels At Christian Courts: Par grand francaise - Mathieu le Juif (XIII)
- Jewish Minstrels At Christian Courts: Wa heb'uf
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: Cansoun d'Ester
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: Eftach sefatai
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: Morena me Ilaman
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: Yo hanino, tu hanina
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: En ciudad noble y encina
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: Desde hoy mas, mi madre
- Jewish Folklore Of The Mediterranean Basin: La rosa enfloresce
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Respondemos, Dio de Abraham
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Virgem madre gloriosa
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Kaddish
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Dos oge mas quer eu trobar
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Gran dereit
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Cuando el Rey Nimrod
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Ahot ketana
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: Muit e benaventurado
- Songs Of Mystical Spain: El nora alila
Customer Reviews:
Sharing the sacred.......2005-09-26
The idea behind this disc is very welcome, the demonstration of shared aspects of Christian and Jewish music, particularly the worshipful and liturgical music. At that point at which Christians and Jews might seem to be most separate, there is a bridge that binds the two together in ways often overlooked and unknown. Jews and Christians have lived together (albeit often separately congregated) throughout Europe and throughout history. The music here represents Sephardic and Oriental influences from Judaism, and many national influences from the Christian side.
If I may respectfully agree and disagree with fellow reviewers, I hasten to remind the reader that this is a compact disc, and the historical notes included in the liner notes are intended not as definitive pronouncements but rather helpful guides - for example, the claim about the Psalm 114 being the oldest music is intriguing, and one hopes that the reader, upon reading such a claim, will be sufficiently motivated to research the matter and discover for himself or herself the glories of ancient music (and the attendant controversial issues in dating, authenticating, etc.). As a religious/theological scholar, I too appreciate documentation; as a listener of music, my standards are not as strict.
The notes are very helpful with regard to the lyrics. Cohen has presented the texts in their original languages as well as French, English and German translations. Sometimes there is an old Spanish or Latin text, and a parallel Hebrew text.
This disc not only makes for wonderful listening, but also represents a trip through history and an experience in interfaith communication of a sort different from today's more community and academic symposia.
I cannot praise the quality of this music as highly as it should be praised.
Sacred Bridge or Secular Cringe?.......2001-01-09
The recordings start with the earliest known Jewish music, and go historically through the music leading up to and including Sephardic traditional. Unfortunately, the producers put too much more emphasis on the Sephardic traditions than on the Ashkenazic (Northern and Eastern European Jews) which has its own ample share of Jewish music of historical note. While there may have been more "cross-cultural syncretism" in the Sephardic traditions, there are certainly worthy examples thereof in the Ashkenazic. It seems that the emphasis of this recording was placed on the music, and not on the scholarship.
It was disappointing to see that the instrumentation and arrangers were not listed separately. This is a major oversight, and hinders the listener in discerning who interpreted which pieces.
It was also disappointing that Mr. Joel Cohen failed to inform us about little things in the notes, i.e. the reasoning behind his interpretation of an unusual clef sign for Mi al har Horeb, or the basis for his claim that this music for Psalm 114 was the earliest music on record. Certainly some of the Greek music recording of Gregorio Paniagua would rival both the Psalm music as well as the Psalm text in antiquity. That is also coupled with the fact that we cannot substantiate whether the Psalms of David are truly his words or music, or whether either was composed at or around the time of the exile in Babylon. Considering the weight he places on his claim, a bit of background would have been nice.
Finally, the song descriptions were haphazard at best. It is difficult to keep up with all the musical sources, text sources, and source information when only a smattering of each is included.
However, in general, the project was well performed. Although no specific recording information is given, it is played at a level of musical communication usually found in a live group recording, with a level of perfection usually only found in studio recording. These musicians are very well adapted both to their ancient instruments and their ancient music.
From the roots of Jewish-Christian history.......2000-01-08
Most striking to me was the track that alternates an early Jewish chant of Psalm 114 and a Gregorian chant of the same Psalm. Mr. Cohen thinks this may be the oldest song on recording. I don't agree with that assessment; the music of the Temple at Jerusalem was different and far older (cf. my reviews of LA MUSIQUE DE LA BIBLE REVELEE, CD, and the book THE MUSIC OF THE BIBLE REVEALED, both on Amazon.com).
There are many other beautiful and haunting works on this CD, some of which make me think there was more Hellenistic influence on early Jewish music than the producer and performers realize. This CD gives us *popular* rather than *classical* Jewish liturgy, which then influenced Christian liturgy (and vice versa). It also gives us a good sample of popular, non-liturgical Jewish song.
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El Canto de la Sibilla I & II; El Cancionero; Cantigas (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Naive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00007J4XK Release Date: 2003-11-18 |
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