Jordi Savall is hugely respected both as an instrumentalist and as a music director across early music. Throughout his career he has made outstanding period instrument recordings, exploring the roots of European Musical tradition, and his masterly playing of the viola da gamba gave immense depth to the success of the film 'Tous les matins du monde'. In the 17th Century, battles were celebrated with musical compositions which inspired soldiers with the glory of the past. But battles breed as much grief as grandeur. "Bataglie e Lamenti" is a musical journey which takes listeners through exhilarating and sombre landscapes, masterfully depicted by Savall, Figueras and Hesperion XX. Recorded in 1982, this is Savall's only recording for the Archiv Label.
Aria della Battaglia a 8 / Annibale Padovano (5:54) -- La Battaglia per cantar e sonar a 8 / Francesco Usper (4:18) -- Canzon in echo a 8 / bastian Chilese (4:36) -- Canzon a 12 in echo / Giovanni Gabrieli (3:29) -- Pianto d'Erinna / Nicolo Fontei (7:54) -- Il lamento: "Su'l Rodano severo" / Barbara Strozzi (15:08) -- Pavana: El Bisson a 4 / anonymous (3:16) -- Lamento di Iole / Jacopo Peri (10:05).
Language (note)
Vocal works sung in Italian or Latin.
Title
Battaglie e lamenti = Schlacht und Klage
Publisher
[Germany] : Deutsche Grammophon, [20--?]
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
Montserrat Figueras, soprano ; Graham Pushee, countertenor ; Harry van der Kamp, bass ; Hesperion XX ; Jordi Savall, direction.
Event
Recorded 1981 June 22-24 and Nov. 29-30 Grosser Sendesaal of Sender Freies Berlin.