Last of the Troubadours/Art & Times of Riquier

On this CD:

1. The Sack of Beziers
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

2. Rassa, tan creis e monta e poia
Composed by Bertran De Born
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

3. No m say d'amor
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

4. La Segonda retroencha
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

5. Planh for the Lord of Narbonne
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

6. Au Temps D'auost
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

7. Cantiga
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

8. Fid e Verays
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

9. Maravillosos et Piadosos
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

10. La Redonda
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

11. Mais Non Faz
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

12. La Premieyra Retroencha
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

13. Jhesus Cristz
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

14. Rossinyol
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

15. Los Esclops
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

16. Ja mais non er
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

17. Be 'm clegra
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

18. From 'La Chanson de la Croisade Albigeoise'
Composed by Guiraut Riquier
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

19. Sitot me soi
Composed by Folquet de Marseille
Performed by Martin Best Medieval Ensemble

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Thanks to the Martin Best Medieval Ensemble, we have a series of excellent recordings that give a generous flavor of the music and era of the troubadours, whose influence on poetry and song was substantial, and whose commentaries on customs and mores of the 13th century are invaluable references for understanding certain aspects of medieval life. Guirart Riquier, whose music and poetry this recording celebrates, was "the last known exemplar of the long tradition of sung poetry that began in southwest France at the end of the 11th century." There's some surprising stuff here--exciting in its rhythmic energy and persuasive in its plaintive emotion. Ingenious arrangements and skillful musicianship are largely responsible for the excitement--and the lyrical tenor voice of Martin Best creates just the right atmosphere. --David Vernier

Last of the Troubadours/Art & Times of Riquier, Music, Martin Best Medieval Ensemble, Classical

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