8 Basque Songs / In Memoriam / Spanish Fantasy
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ARAMBARRI
8 Basque Songs / In Memoriam / Spanish Fantasy
Itxaro Mentxaka (soprano) / Bilbao Symphony Orchestra / Juan Jose Mena
[ Naxos Spanish Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Sunday 21 January 2001
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Jesús Arámbarri is a significant figure in the history of twentieth-century Basque music. A romantic, scholarly and sensitive musician of extraordinary insight and finesse, he drew not only on the tradition established by Felipe Pedrell, Manuel de Falla and Isaac Albéniz, but also on the work of his fellow Basque composers José María Usandizaga, Jesús Guridi and Father José Antonio de Donostia.
"Another precious little gem...this is a very fine, colourful, tuneful work.
What is quite clear from the present release is the composer's remarkable orchestral mastery gained, no doubt, from his conducting activities. Excellent performances and fine recorded sound. This is one of the loveliest and most enjoyable discs I have heard recently. No great masterpieces here though Ofrenda and the delightful Ocho canciones vascas might qualify. This release, particularly at bargain price, would be worth having for these two pieces only, but there is much more to enjoy here. Warmly recommended."
- Hubert Culot, musicweb.uk.net, June 2003
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"What is quite clear from the present release is the composer's remarkable orchestral mastery gained, no doubt, from his conducting activities. Excellent performances and fine recorded sound. This is one of the loveliest and most enjoyable discs I have heard recently. No great masterpieces here though Ofrenda and the delightful Ocho canciones vascas might qualify. This release, particularly at bargain price, would be worth having for these two pieces only, but there is much more to enjoy here. Warmly recommended."
- Hubert Culot, musicweb.com, June 2003
Tracks:
Preludio Gabon-zar sorginak
Cuatro impromptus para orquesta
Ocho canciones vascas para soprano y orquesta
In memoriam - Elegy para orquesta
Ofrenda
Viento sur
Fantasia espanola para orquesta
