Alfonso X El Sabio: Cantigas De Santa Maria

On this CD:

1. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 176, Introduction
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

2. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 100, Santa Maria Strela do dia
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

3. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 400 Pero cantigas de loor
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

4. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 123, Instrumental
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

5. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 209, Muito Faz Gran'erro
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

6. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 18, Por nos de dulta tirar
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

7. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 142, Instrumental
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

8. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 163, Pode por Santa Maria
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

9. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 37, Miragres fremosos Faz Por Nos
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

10. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble Nos 77 &119, Instrumental
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

11. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 126, De toda chaga ben pode guarir
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

12. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 181, Pero que seja a gente
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

13. Cantigas de Santa Maria for medieval ensemble No 176, Conclusion
Composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio)
Performed by Hesperion XX, La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Conducted by Jordi Savall

Alfonso X El Sabio: Cantigas De Santa Maria, Music, Jordi Savall, Hesperion XX, Classical
Alfonso X "El Sabio": Cantigas de Santa Maria
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 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
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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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,

4 out of 5 stars 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.
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT!!! Just wonderful. (if you like ancient music).......2006-12-18

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5 out of 5 stars Excellent overview.......2000-08-18

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    14. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Puisque bele dame m'eime - Flos Filius - Anonymous 4
    15. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Celui en qui - La bele estoile - La bele, en qui - Iohanne - Anonymous 4
    16. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Amor potest - Ad amorem sequitur - Anonymous 4
    17. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: S'on me regarde - Prennes i garde - He, mi enfant - Anonymous 4
    18. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Qui d'amour se plaint - Lux Magna - Anonymous 4
    19. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: On doit fin(e) Amor - La biaute - In Seculum - Anonymous 4
    20. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Kyrie: 'Kyria christifera' - Anonymous 4
    21. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Gloria - Anonymous 4
    22. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Sanctus - Benedictus - Anonymous 4
    23. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Agnus Dei: 'Virtute numinis' - Anonymous 4

    Tracks:

    1. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): In mari miserie - Clemencic Consort
    2. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 149 a 168 - Clemencic Consort
    3. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Ad solitum vomitum - Clemencic Consort
    4. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Porchier miex estre. Vers 250 a 280 - Clemencic Consort
    5. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): J'ai fait nouveletement - Clemencic Consort
    6. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Quoniam secta latronum - Clemencic Consort
    7. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 5905-5926 - Mario, virgo viginum - Clemencic Consort
    8. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 6023-6050 - Clemencic Consort
    9. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Quare fremuerunt - Clemencic Consort
    10. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Kyrie - Ensemble Organum
    11. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Gloria in excelsis Deo - Ensemble Organum
    12. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Sanctus - Ensemble Organum
    13. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Agnus Dei - Ensemble Organum
    14. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'De toutes flours' - Ensemble Organum
    15. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Honte, paour, doubtance' - Ensemble Organum
    16. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Honte, paour, doubtance', version instrumentale - Ensemble Organum
    17. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Che pena e quest'al cor' - Ensemble Organum
    18. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Imperiale sendendo fra pi stelle' - Ensemble Organum
    19. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau-canon 'Tout par compas' - Ensemble Organum
    20. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau 'Belle, bonne, sage' - Ensemble Organum
    21. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau 'Fumeux fume par fumee' - Ensemble Organum
    22. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Ballade 'On voit tout' - Ensemble Organum
    23. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Campanis cum cymbalis - Honoremus Dominam' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    24. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Mater ora filium' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    25. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Edi be thu' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    26. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Gabriel From Heven-King' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    27. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Gaude virgo Mater Christi' - The Hilliard Ensemble

    Tracks:

    1. Johannes Ciconia (c. 1335-1414): 'Ligiadra donna' pour vielles - The Newberry Consort
    2. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: Alleluya: 'A Nywe werke' - Anonymous 4
    3. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Ecce quod natura' - Anonymous 4
    4. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: Nowel: 'Owt Of Your Slepe Aryse' - Anonymous 4
    5. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Anna Mater Matris Christi' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    6. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Tota pulcra es, amica mea' - The Hilliard Ensemble
    7. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Conduit 'O Maria stella maris' - Anonymous 4
    8. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Sequence 'Salve virgo singularis' - Anonymous 4
    9. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Motet 'Veni mater gracie - Dou Way, Robin' - Anonymous 4
    10. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'Propinan de Melyor' - The Newberry Consort
    11. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: --sans titre - The Newberry Consort
    12. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'La Spagna' - The Newberry Consort
    13. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'La Spagna' - The Newberry Consort
    14. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Introit. 'Requiem eternam dona eis Domine' - Ensemble Organum
    15. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Kyrie - Ensemble Organum
    16. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Tractus: 'Sicut servus desideral ad fontes aquarum' - Ensemble Organum
    17. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Sanctus - Ensemble Organum
    18. Lute Music: Ricercar 'L'autre jour' - Paul O'Dette
    19. Lute Music: 'Nous bergiers' - Paul O'Dette
    20. Lute Music: Ricercar No. 33 - Paul O'Dette
    21. Lute Music: 'Il est bel et bon' - Paul O'Dette

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Excellent, but What Are the Words?.......2006-07-04

    This is a wonderful collection of music spanning many centuries, some of which you are unlikely to encounter anywhere else. The performances are beautiful, too. The one drawback is that the liner notes contain very few song text translations, a big problem for a large CD set with music that is primarily vocal.

    5 out of 5 stars outstanding collection.......2002-09-27

    I have quite a number of CDs with Medieval Age polyphony, byzantine chant and renaissance music, but this collection goes beyond what could usually be expected from such boxsets. I'd highly recommend it to all.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2001-09-20

    This is the best collection of medieval music I have ever heard. The performances are top-notch, and all of the songs are well done. I highly reccomend this collection not only for fans of medieval music, but for any music lover.

    5 out of 5 stars 7.5 hours of superb music at a most reasonable price........1999-12-24

    There isn't a clunker in this set. All the performers are top drawer and the recordings are good. The notes are a little brief and a bit scholarly, but can be ignored easily.

    You will get an idea of the different kinds of medieval music as well as the top groups and soloists working currently in the field.

    When I got this set, my mother and I listened to all 7+ hours straight through. We then started buying CDs from the different performers we had to hear more from.

    At twice the price, this would still be an excellent addition to any classical or medieval music collection, as well as the best introduction to medieval music around.
    Echoes Of Spain
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Medieval Spanish music shines
    • Beautiful.
    		 Echoes Of Spain

    Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001O9Z
    Release Date: 1997-09-16

    Tracks:

    1. A que por muy gran fremosa - Alfonso X
    2. Can Tigas De Amigo: I. ondas do mare d eVigo - Martin Codax
    3. Can Tigas De Amigo: II. Madad' Ei Comigo - Martin Codax
    4. Can Tigas De Amigo: III. Mia irmana fremosa - Martin Codax
    5. Can Tigas De Amigo: IV. Ai Deus - Martin Codax
    6. Can Tigas De Amigo: V. Quantas sabedes amare amigo - Martin Codax
    7. Can Tigas De Amigo: VI. Eno sagrado de Vigo - Martin Codax
    8. Can Tigas De Amigo: VII. Ai ondad - Martin Codax
    9. Muito demostrata - Alfonso X
    10. A Virgen que de Deus Madre - Alfonso X
    11. Fontis in rivulum - Las Hueglas Codex
    12. Sempre punnow muit' a Virgen - Alfonso X
    13. Be pode Santa Maria - Alfonso X
    14. Quen a Virgen ben sevira - Alfonso X
    15. Pois que dos Reys Nostro Sennor - Alfonso X
    16. Fontis in ribulum - Las Hueglas Codex
    17. Ben per esta - Alfonso X

    Amazon.com

    One of the richest sources of medieval music is the 13th-century Spanish collection of songs known as the Cantigas de Santa Maria (Songs of Holy Mary). Compiled by King Alfonso X, these songs represent a fascinating variety of nonliturgical tunes and poems that tell us a great deal about life in the Middle Ages. Most of the songs express love, reverence, and praise for the Virgin Mary and include stories of miracles she performed. Reflecting the popular traditions of the French troubadours, the melodies are expressive, lyrical, and easily singable, and often show a lively rhythmic structure. Other tunes are more improvisatory in nature. The members of Sonus are expert musicians who give each song its own flavor by appropriate choice of voice and instruments, which includes soprano voice, recorder, shawm, harp, chitarra, oud, and a variety of percussion. The very attractive program also includes poetry and songs from another collection, Cantigas de amigo, and a lovely piece from the famous convent at Las Huelgas. --David Vernier

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Medieval Spanish music shines.......2001-10-10

    I am currently enrolled in a medieval/Renaissance Spanish literature class and have just attended a lecture about pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. This music was used as a soundtrack and immediately captured my attention with its striking combination of recorder, hurdy gurdy, harp and vocals, as well as the fact that it is based on various cantigas de amigo and was penned by Alfonso X el Sabio. It reinforces what we have covered in class by setting the texts to lively, rhythmical melodies that show both French and Arabic influences.

    This CD is a fascinating overview of medieval Spanish Mariano religious texts and poetry and songs performed capably by Sonus. The tunes are by turns danceable and a touch melancholy in places, and the instruments and voices are a perfect match for each other. "Echoes of Spain" proved a very melodious introduction to medieval Spanish music and I recommend it to all early music fans.

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful........1999-05-10

    This music is beautiful and expressive. Words cannot describe such pure sound.
    Music for Alfonso the Wise
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • SEMI-SEPHARDIC HEAVEN
    • Brilliant
    		 Music for Alfonso the Wise

    Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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    ASIN: B0006Z2LLU
    Release Date: 2005-01-11

    Tracks:

    1. Muit, Amar
    2. Ontre Todalas
    3. Tant Aos Peccadores
    4. Todo Los Santos
    5. Que Muyto Meu Pago
    6. Quen A Virgen
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    14. Mia Irmana Fremosa
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    16. Ay Deus Se Sab' Ora Meu Amigo
    17. Quantas Sabedes Amar
    18. Interlude/Eno Sagrado En Vigo
    19. Ai Ondas Que Eu Vin Veer

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars SEMI-SEPHARDIC HEAVEN.......2007-02-15

    This record is new to me, as is most music of this type, from this era. I've a taste for middle-eastern music, both Islamic and otherwise -- including Hindu -- and am wild about most Hungarian and Slavic music. The frankly Sephardic music I've heard I find rapturous and profoundly satisfying. This music of EL SABIO fits into that category, easily, and the musicality of the performers is distinctive in the best way.

    A new favorite has appeared on my shelves.

    5 out of 5 stars Brilliant.......2006-08-02

    This compilation is dedicated to the works and compositions of Alfonso X, 13th century King of Castile and Leon, and a Renaissance man long before the concept of Renaissance had even been conceived. Alfonso was responsible for a tremendous period of advancement in learning in medieval Europe, and was a remarkable scholar and composer in his own right. At a time when the Bishop of Paris enjoyed a library of only four volumes, Alfonso had sponsored a library in Castile with over 30,000, collecting the works Christians, Muslims and Jews into one massive complex devoted to learning and freedom of thought. In this latter vein, Alfonso was also a competent astrologer, and, some say, adept of the esoteric Art. Irrespective of this, he was ill favored by the Church, predominantly due to his tolerance of the Muslims and Jews, with whom the Christian residents of Castile lived in harmony in contrast to the balance of the known world of the day.

    DuFay Collective are, in a word, brilliant, basically the Pink Martini of the music of the period. Their music never fails to transport you back in time. In this collaboration with the 13th century Castilian King, they have produced a phenomenal, almost mystical album, whose compositions are highly reminiscent of those of Hildegard von Bingen, and the evocative and mystical harmony of the album Diadema, by Vox.

    Of all of the works by DuFay to date, this is, by far, my favorite. It takes the mind and soul to other places. It is truly a masterpiece, and a collaborative effort across 700 years between an enlightened King at the end of the Dark Ages, and master performers of medieval music in modern times.
    Brava Berganza! A Birthday Tribute
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      Cantigas De Santa Maria (Alfonso X El Sabio)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      • Wonderfull fusion
      • Transcendent
      • Alfonso's/Cohen's Cantigas
      		 Cantigas De Santa Maria (Alfonso X El Sabio)
      Alfonso X (el Sabio) , Joel Cohen and Mohammed Briouel , Francoise Atlan , Anne Azema , Hayet Ayad , Equidad Bares , and Said Chraibi
      Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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      ASIN: B0000206A9
      Release Date: 1999-10-19

      Tracks:

      1. Nawba Ramal al-Maya Bughya (Overture),: Nawba Ramal al-Maya Bughya (Overture), Instrumental
      2. Cantiga 100: Santa Marstrela do Dia
      3. Cantiga 406: Benvennas mayo
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      6. Cantiga 52: Mui gran dereit, Instrumental
      7. Nawba Gharibat al-Husayn Tushiyas: Nawba Gharibat al-Husayn Tushiyas (Prelude) Instrumental
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      12. Cantiga 320: Santa Maria leva
      13. Cantiga 200: Santa Maria Loei
      14. Cantiga 417: Nobre don e muy precado
      15. Nawba Gharibat al-Husayn Mizan Bacit-Sana 'Kad nilto hibbi'
      16. Cantiga 140: A Santa Maria dadas
      17. Nawba Rasd al-dhil Mizan Koddam-Sana 'Allah hoo Yalamo'
      18. Cantiga 250: Por nos virgen madre

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars please make a more inclusive listing!.......2002-05-23

      Just for your information, there are two ensembles participating here: The Andalusian Orchestra of Fez, Morocco, directed by Mohammed Broiel, and the Camerata Meditrranea, directed by Joel Cohen. The overall conception is the work of Joel Cohen.

      This CD won the 2000 Edison Prize in the Netherlands for best early music release.

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderfull fusion.......2000-06-08

      This is the best example of three cultures living together in armony. The toledo -Spain-, of Alfonso X el sabio -the wise- , was the perfect place for this fusion and richnest of music and art. The music take you there, with a great armony and invention, this music for virgin Maria makes the lisener even more interested, yet we could belive is a pagan music and never for the stric catolic religion. then again this music is just perfect.

      5 out of 5 stars Transcendent.......2000-05-17

      Just to add a note to the previous reviewer's comments: the last song--"Por nos virgen madre," a solo by Anne Azema with harp--is the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life; it brought tears to my eyes with its tender passion. Forget those classical composers with their gigantic orchestras; Anne Azema always seems to work miracles in subtlety and grace with the most minimal accompaniment. This great recording is NOT to be missed.

      5 out of 5 stars Alfonso's/Cohen's Cantigas.......2000-03-02

      This is one of the finest performances I have heard of the Cantigas de Santa Maria. By focusing on the "loores" (every tenth cantiga, Alfonso's personal praises of the Virgin Mary) the disc takes on a very personal tone, and by the end, the listener is inside the mind of Alfonso X. The choices of instruments and when to use them (or not to use them) is extremely judicious, and the playing and singing is very fine. The pronunciation of the Galician is also excellent, and none of the songs are cut in order to shorten the performance time. Though the influence of eastern music on the Cantigas is very controversial, its deliberate use here, in the microtones and rhythmic patterns, is extremely effective and gives the whole disc an atmosphere of authenticity not many have. On top of all that, it is a very "listenable" disc (unless you absolutely can't stand these eastern influences). The juxtaposition of a song in Arabic with "A Santa Maria dadas" is shocking, but again, effective. These kinds of educated guesses are the closest we will get to hearing what the Cantigas have to tell us, and this disc seems to be not far off the mark.
      From the Isles to the Courts
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A joyful experience
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      2. Scollay's Reel/King of the Fairies/Old Grey Cat/The Dance Goes On
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      5 out of 5 stars A joyful experience.......2003-07-23

      Buy this NOW. This has to be one of the loveliest, most life affirming discs you'll ever hear. The five members of Ensemble Galilei are exceptional mistresses of their instruments, - fine musicians not just fine players. The music is varied, though with a preponderance of bounce and rhythm. The sound is simply wonderful, open, lively, analytical in the best sense, - with a fine acoustic at all times. Above all, this disc will make you feel good about life, the celts, the isles, the courts, and everything else. Superb.

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