Viguela - Temperamento - Traditional Music From Spain - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Toomtabard 2. Solveig... Gone Electric 3. Laird O'Glencairn 4. Black Bull 5. Dead in the Water 6. Road Back 7. Aftermath 8. The Gael 9. Mood Moons 10. Brothers Fallen 11. Slowstarter 12. Heavy Heart

The strumming stylings of flamenco and other forms of Spanish musicality flavor this album of classical numbers. Virtuosos such as Friedemann Wuttke, Rita Honti, David Lorenz and others provide hours of unforgettable entertainment might just inspire a trip to Seville. Album Tracks 1. Suite Espanola No. 1, Op. 47 V. Asturias 2. 12 Danzas Espanolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37 No. 5. Andaluza (Arr. for Guitar) 3. Introduction 4. Variations 1-5 - Finale 5. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 14, Gran Solo 6. Maxixe Choro 7. I. Allegro 8. II. Andante 9. III. Allegro Vivo 10. Serenata Espanola (Spanish Serenade) 11. 4 Mazurkas No. 1 in G minor, Adelita 12. Mallorca, Barcarolle, Op. 202 13. Duets, Op. 34 I. Cantabile 14. Prelude in E Major, Lagrima 15. Suite Espanola No. 1, Op. 47 III. Sevilla 16. Recuerdos de Viaje, Op. 71 VI. Rumores de la Caleta

Alejo de los Reyes had his first experience of playing the guitar in Argentina with his parents, who were classical guitar players and teachers. In his parents' home, Argentine folk music was part of every celebration and every gathering, and the tango was his grandfather's favorite music. During his studies, de los Reyes played alternately in classical concert halls and tango salons. After touring in Europe as tango player, he began playing on period instruments and combining his academic knowledge with traditional music InchIt was - and still is - amazing for me to realize that certain concepts of articulation, rhythm or rubato were as important in early European musical practice as they were in Argentine tango.Inch The vast and diverse musical culture of the South American continent was indeed shaped by Jesuit missions in the early colonial period. Not surprisingly, European Renaissance and Baroque music is a key element in understanding much of the traditional music of the Americas (and vice versa). This album reflects the ongoing journey de los Reyes has been on since his childhood, studying the music of his country and, more recently, the music of the European Renaissance.