"Golijov: Ayre / Berio: Folksongs" is a captivating 2005 release from the renowned soprano Dawn Upshaw, showcasing her extraordinary vocal range and versatility. This album is a unique blend of two distinct works: Osvaldo Golijov's "Ayre" and Luciano Berio's "Folk Songs." The former is a collection of songs that draw from various traditions, including Ladino, Arabic, and Spanish, while the latter is a composition that weaves together folk melodies from the United States, France, Italy, and Armenia.
The album opens with "Mananita de San Juan," a traditional Ladino song, and continues with a diverse array of tracks that explore themes of love, loss, and longing. Upshaw's delicate and expressive voice is accompanied by The Andalucian Dogs, a group known for their innovative and eclectic approach to music. The result is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply moving collection of songs that span different cultures and languages.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Upshaw's artistry and her ability to bring new life to both contemporary and traditional compositions. Whether you're a fan of classical music, minimalism, or opera, "Golijov: Ayre / Berio: Folksongs" is sure to captivate and inspire. The album is a collaboration between Upshaw and some of the most talented musicians of our time, making it a standout release in her impressive discography.
Tracks
Mananita de San Juan (Morning of St. John's Day)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Una Madre Comió Asado (A Mother Roasted her Child)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Tancas Serradas a Muru (Walls are Encircling the Land)Osvaldo Golijov, Francesco Ignazio Mannu, Dawn Upshaw
Tancas Serradas a Muru (Walls are Encircling the Land)Gustavo Santaolalla, Osvaldo Golijov, Dawn Upshaw
NanniOsvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Wa Habibi (My Love)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Aiini Taqttiru (My Eyes Weep)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Kun Li-Guitari Wataran Ayyuha Al-Maa' (Be a String, Water, to my Guitar)Osvaldo Golijov, Dawn Upshaw
Sueltate las Cintas (Untie your Ribbons)Gustavo Santaolalla, Osvaldo Golijov, Dawn Upshaw
Yah, Anna Emtzacha (Oh, Where Shall I find You?)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Ariadna en su Laberinto (Ariadne in Her Labyrinth)Osvaldo Golijov, Traditional, Dawn Upshaw
Black is the colour (USA)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
I wonder as I wander (USA)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Loosin yelav (Armenia)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Rosssignolet du bois (France)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
A la femminisca (Sicily)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
La donna ideale (Italy)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Ballo (Italy)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Motettu de Tristura (Sardinia)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Malorous qu'o uno fenno (Auvergne - France)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Lo fiolaire (Auvergne - France)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
Azerbaijan love song (Azerbaijan)Luciano Berio, Dawn Upshaw
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