Dive into the rich tapestry of Balkan and Mediterranean music with Jordi Savall's "Balkan - Honey and Blood," a sprawling 53-track journey released in 2013. This monumental work, presented by the renowned Catalan musician and his ensemble Hespèrion XXI, spans an impressive three hours and forty-four minutes, offering a deep exploration of the region's diverse musical heritage.
The album is a testament to Jordi Savall's dedication to preserving and showcasing traditional music. It features a wide array of styles and influences, from medieval and classical pieces to folk tunes and improvisational works. The tracks draw from a multitude of cultures, including Romanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish, Serbian, and many others, reflecting the rich cultural mosaic of the Balkans and beyond.
"Balkan - Honey and Blood" is not just a collection of songs but a comprehensive musical atlas. It includes instrumental pieces, vocal performances, and even improvisations, all meticulously arranged to highlight the unique characteristics of each region. The album opens with an improvisation in the Gypsy style and traverses through various languages and musical traditions, culminating in a poignant lamentation from Hungary.
Jordi Savall's expertise shines through in the careful selection and performance of these pieces. Each track is a window into a different cultural and historical context, offering listeners a chance to experience the depth and breadth of Balkan and Mediterranean music. Whether you're a fan of classical music, folk traditions, or simply appreciate beautiful melodies, this album is sure to captivate and enlighten.
Tracks
Tzigan nota (Improvisation au style Tsigane)Gyula Csík, Janos Dani, Vilmos Csikos
Alef mem shin (Texte hébraïque Occitanie IXème siècle) - Musique: Vido venir tus cavalleros (Traduction sépharade turc)Montserrat Figueras, Driss El Maloumi, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Jordi Savall
Marche Ottomane (Manuscrit Cantemir 209)Derya Türkan, Yurdal Tokcan, Murat Salim Tokac, Hakan Gungor, Fahrettin Yarkın, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Dimitri Psonis, Driss El Maloumi, Pedro Estevan, Jordi Savall
Doãna Olteniasca (Instr. Tsigane Roumanie)Tcha Limberger, Janos Dani, Gyula Csík, Vilmos Csikos
Segélj el uram isten (Chanson de Mariage) [Chant Tsigane Hongrie]Ági Szalóki, Hakan Gungor, Yurdal Tokcan, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Peyo Peev, Valeri Dimchev, Pedro Estevan
Selfo (Improvisation à la Clarinette) [Albanie et Grèce]Stavros Kouskouridas, Moslem Rahal, Hakan Gungor, Yurdal Tokcan, Fahrettin Yarkın
Godini ludi mladi (Macédoine)Stoimenka Outchikova-Nedyalkova, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Peyo Peev, Valeri Dimchev, Yurdal Tokcan, Hakan Gungor, Janos Dani, Vilmos Csikos, Pedro Estevan
Apo xeno meros (Grèce)Irini Derebei, Jordi Savall, Dimitri Psonis, Zacharias Spyridakis, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Yurdal Tokcan, Hakan Gungor, Fahrettin Yarkın, Pedro Estevan
Üsküdar (Turquie)Gursoy Dinçer, Jordi Savall, Dimitri Psonis, Zacharias Spyridakis, N. Nekyalkov, Yurdal Tokcan, Hakan Gungor, Fahrettin Yarkın, Pedro Estevan
Ruse Kose (Serbie centrale)Ági Szalóki, Bora Dugic, Slobodan Prodanović, Marko Lazović, Slobodan Marković, Mihailo Blam, Milan Nešović, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Pedro Estevan
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