Dive into the rich tapestry of Alberto Ginastera's vocal works with this captivating album, released on Warner Classics in 2016. This collection showcases the Argentine composer's mastery of orchestral and vocal composition, featuring a blend of traditional folk influences and innovative classical techniques. The album opens with "Cinco canciones populares," a set of five popular songs arranged by Shimon Cohen, offering a taste of Ginastera's ability to weave traditional Argentine folk music into his compositions. The tenor Plácido Domingo lends his powerful voice to selections from Ginastera's opera "Don Rodrigo," demonstrating the composer's dramatic flair and intricate musical language. The album also includes the complete song cycle "Milena," a profound exploration of love, dreams, and jealousy, performed by the Santa Barbara Symphony and Gisèle Ben-Dor. With a duration of just over 53 minutes, this album provides a comprehensive introduction to Ginastera's vocal repertoire, highlighting his unique voice in the world of 20th-century classical music.
Tracks
Ginastera / Arr Shimon Cohen: Cinco canciones populares, Op. 10: No. 1, ChacareraAlberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Ana Maria Martinez, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera / Arr Shimon Cohen: Cinco canciones populares, Op. 10: No. 2, TristeAlberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Ana Maria Martinez, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera / Arr Shimon Cohen: Cinco canciones populares, Op. 10: No. 3, ZambaAlberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Ana Maria Martinez, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera / Arr Shimon Cohen: Cinco canciones populares, Op. 10: No. 4, ArroróAlberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Ana Maria Martinez, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera / Arr Shimon Cohen: Cinco canciones populares, Op. 10: No. 5, GatoAlberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Ana Maria Martinez, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Don Rodrigo, Op. 31, Act 2: "Fortuna!...Fortuna!...El rey en mi aposento?" (Duo d'amore)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Virginia Tola, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Don Rodrigo, Op. 31, Act 3: "Señor del Perdón" (Aria da chiesa - Romance - Finale)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Virginia Tola, Rafael Sardina, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Praeludium - De los fantasmas (Ghosts)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Virginia Tola, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Cantus I - Del Amor (Love)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Virginia Tola, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Prosa I - De los sueños (Dreams)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Cantus II - De las cartas (Letters)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Virginia Tola, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Prosa II - De celos y desesperanzas (Jealousies and Disappointments)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Virginia Tola, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Santa Barbara Symphony
Ginastera: Milena, Op. 37: Cantus Finalis - Del infinito (Infinity)Alberto Ginastera, Gisèle Ben-Dor, Geoffrey Rutkowski, Virginia Tola, Santa Barbara Symphony
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