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Los Pajaros Perdidos / Pluhar, L'Arpeggiata

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-03-13

Works: Traditional Argentinian: Duerme negrito, folk song; Ariel Ramírez: Alfonsina y el mar, for guitar; Venezuelan Traditional: Montilla (Golpe), folk song; Pajarillo, traditional melody; Polo marg...
Performers: Andueza, Raquel; Capezzuto, Vincenzo [Vocals]; Galeazzi, Lucilla; Gato, Quito; Jaroussky, Philippe; Mancini, Luciana; Mayoral, David; Orellana, Raul; Rodriguez, Mario Hurtado; Sherwin, Doron
Conductors: Pluhar, Christina
Ensemble: L'Arpeggiata

Los Pájaros Perdidos ('the lost birds'), the group has delved deep into the Latin American tradition, tracing its roots all the way back to African...continue...
Recording information: Chapelle de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame du Bon-Secours, Paris (2011-02-??&2011-07-??&2011-).

Includes caballo viejo (diaz) / alma llanera (joropo) by various composers....continue...

De Courson: Lambarena - Bach to Africa

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), B...
Performers: Aladjian, Florent; Ateba, Sami; Aubin, Alain; Audin, Jean-Philipp; Audin-Toussain, Agnes; Aurelien; Boterf, Bruno [Tenor Vocals]; Calo, Oswaldo; Cavelier, Herve; Chamot, Marc; Chenadec, Raoul le; Dup...
Conductors: Gubitsch, Tomas
Ensemble: Elugu Ayong ensemble; Groupe Awana Africa; Groupe Eluguayong; Groupe Inongo; Groupe Kokayi; Groupe Lissimbu; Groupe M'Boudi; Groupe Mendzang M'Assove de Libreville; Groupe Nzi Ninbu; Groupe Nzimba; G...

This reissue of the very first concept album released by Hughes de Courson, entitled 'Lambarena: Bach to Africa', perfectly exemplifies the composer's unique fusion of...continue...
Includes mayingo / fugue on mayingo by various composers....continue...

Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux, Septuor-Fantasie

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2004-01-13

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Fantasie for Violin and Harp, Op. 124; Romance for Horn and Orchestra in F major, Op. 36; Prière for Violin/Cello and Organ, Op. 158; Samson et...
Performers: Braley, Frank; Capucon, Gautier; Capucon, Renaud; Dalberto, Michel; Guerrier, David; Hoppe, Esther; Jodelet, Florent; Langlamet, Marie-Pierre; Meyer, Paul; Muthebet, Beatrice; Pahud, Emmanuel; Saint-...

Personnel: Emmanuel Pahud (flute); Frank Braley (piano).

Recording information: Espace de Projection, IRCAM, Paris, France (07/14/2002-03/20/2003); La Chaux-De-Fonds, Fondation Musica-Theatre, ...continue...