Llanto Por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias

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In 1934 the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca wrote "LLanto," a haunting poem dedicated to a fallen matador named Ignacio Sánchez Mejías. The brilliant Andalusian composer Vicente Pradal composed a four-act, flamenco-flavored oratorio based on Lorca's poem. On this CD version, recorded in France, Pradal is joined in a vocal chorus consisting of Raquel Villar, Luis de Almería, and Chango Manzo, augmented by violinist-cellist Emmanuel Joussement, pianist Franck Monbaylet, saxophonist Hélène Arntzen, and flutist Luis Rigou.

From the pizzicato-bassed "No Quiero Verla" to the intricate gitano dances on "Por las Grandes" and the festive "Los Hombres," Pradal beautifully blends Moorish, Arab, and Gypsy melodies and rhythms. Monbaylet's Chopin-Bill Evans pianisms and Arntzen's silky Lester Young-ish sax lines bridge classical and jazz instrumental traditions. Echoing Manuel de Falla and Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain, Llanto is a timeless work dedicated to the dancing musical traditions that choreographed the Iberian heart. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Llanto Por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias, Music, Vincente Pradal, Villar, Rigou, Monbaylet, Int'l & World Music, Pop, Spain & Portugal, World Music
Ohana: Llanto por Ignacio Sánchez Mejías; Sarabande
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    		Ohana: Llanto por Ignacio Sánchez Mejías; Sarabande

    Manufacturer: Accord
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000004CE4
    Release Date: 1997-05-27

    Tracks:

    1. La cogida y la muertr
    2. La sangre derramada
    3. Cuerpo presente
    4. Alma ausente
    5. Sarabande pour clavecin et orch - Denyse Gouarne
    Garcia Lorca Poems & Songs
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A sample of Lorca's treasures
    • Spoken Spanish Poetry
    		 Garcia Lorca Poems & Songs

    Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000023FY
    Release Date: 1997-06-24

    Tracks:

    1. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: La cogida y la muerte
    2. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: La sangre derremada
    3. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: Cuerpo presente
    4. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: Alma Ausente
    5. Cancion de Belisa
    6. La guitarra
    7. Las tres hojas
    8. El grito
    9. El silencio
    10. Las morillas de Jaen
    11. Prendimiento de Antonito el Camborio en el camino de Sevilla
    12. Muerte de Antonito el Camborio
    13. Despierte la novia
    14. La casada infiel
    15. Zapatera
    16. Romance de la Guardia civil espanola
    17. Song Of Mother Courage
    18. Interlude : Victory March
    19. Songs Of Fraternization
    20. Song Of Salomon
    21. Interlude : Victory March
    22. Lullaby
    23. Song Of The Great Capitulation

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A sample of Lorca's treasures.......2005-01-25

    Germaine Montero's acting career started in a theater in Madrid, in the '30s, under the direction of none other than Frederico Garcia Lorca. In France, she first became known through her interpretations of Spanish songs, but her powerful voice also sang the French poets, such as Pierre Mac Orlan, Jacques Prevert, Joseph Kosma (Autumn Leaves), and Leo Ferré, as well as the classics of the French repertoire. On the stage, she interpreted Claudel, Pirandello and Bertold Brecht. She also appeared in many films. Montero's deep, remarkable voice, full of emotions, interprets with feelings and intelligence the beautiful lyrics of the great poet Frederico Garcia Lorca. I still have an old LP, which I purchased in the '50s, when I was fifteen, which I still play often although, by now, as you can imagine, it has seen better days. The same set of poems, with the beautiful guitar accompaniment, was published in the late '90s, but unfortunately is out of print and otherwise unavailable, but I am still hoping...

    April 2005. Hurrah! I found one copy! But I'll still keep my old, scratched-up 33 rpm LP, for nostalgia sake .

    5 out of 5 stars Spoken Spanish Poetry.......2002-05-15

    The poetry of Garcia Lorca is classic and well known as being among the greatest of the century. The reading by Germaine Montero is what makes this CD truly exceptional. Her voice and timing seem like the only possible interpretation of the poetry. For anyone who loves Spanish literature or who wants to perfect their Spanish, this is a gem.
    Llanto Por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Bullfighter mourned--Haunting and mystical music and voices
    		 Llanto Por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias
    Vincente Pradal , Villar , Rigou , and Monbaylet
    Manufacturer: L'empreinte Digitale
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00003Z9U4
    Release Date: 2000-01-11

    Amazon.com

    In 1934 the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca wrote "LLanto," a haunting poem dedicated to a fallen matador named Ignacio Sánchez Mejías. The brilliant Andalusian composer Vicente Pradal composed a four-act, flamenco-flavored oratorio based on Lorca's poem. On this CD version, recorded in France, Pradal is joined in a vocal chorus consisting of Raquel Villar, Luis de Almería, and Chango Manzo, augmented by violinist-cellist Emmanuel Joussement, pianist Franck Monbaylet, saxophonist Hélène Arntzen, and flutist Luis Rigou.

    From the pizzicato-bassed "No Quiero Verla" to the intricate gitano dances on "Por las Grandes" and the festive "Los Hombres," Pradal beautifully blends Moorish, Arab, and Gypsy melodies and rhythms. Monbaylet's Chopin-Bill Evans pianisms and Arntzen's silky Lester Young-ish sax lines bridge classical and jazz instrumental traditions. Echoing Manuel de Falla and Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain, Llanto is a timeless work dedicated to the dancing musical traditions that choreographed the Iberian heart. --Eugene Holley Jr.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Bullfighter mourned--Haunting and mystical music and voices.......2000-07-22

    My wife and I just saw a live performance of this piece, performed by the cast on the CD, outside in the courtyard of a medieval castle in Perpignan, France. Even though the vast majority of the audience spoke French and the lyrics are in Spanish, we were all transfixed by the voices and the music-- Andalusian, with strong hints of the influence of the Moors. There were times when the audience was as silent between songs as I have ever heard an audience. The recording is very true to the live performance. Excellent musicians, especially the flute, cello, and saxophone. There are saxophone passages that are quite memorable. A very different experience, but one that is accessible and appealing to many. Give it a try.

    Music Track:

    1. Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 / Romance in G major, Op. 40 / Romance in F major, Op. 50 - Gidon Kremer / Chamber Orchestra of Europe / Nikolaus Harnoncourt
    2. Marais: Suites for viola da gamba and continuo
    3. Mascitti: 6 Sonate da camera, Op. 2
    4. Mendelssohn: Sonata for violin in F; Bargiel: Sonata in Fm Op10
    5. Merci Mon Ami
    6. MMC New Century Vol.9
    7. Morton Feldman: For Frank O'Hara; Bass Clarinet & Percussion; De Kooning
    8. Mozart and the Sea
    9. Mozart: Concertos for piano No24; Concertos for piano No25
    10. Mozart: Cosė fan tutte (Highlights)

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