Notes and Editorial Reviews
Written between 1902 and 1965, the canciones recorded here faithfully reflect both the evolution of Spanish art song in the 20th century and the attachment of its composers to France. Manuel de Falla's famous Seven Spanish Folksongs are placed here alongside elegant little gems like the Three Spanish Songs and Four Sephardic Songs of Joaquín Rodrigo. From the enchantments of Andalusia to the laments of León, this disc invites you on a journey through a Spain of dreams.
"Once upon a time, we had Victoria de los Angeles and Teresa Berganza, and now there is Bernarda Fink. The Spanish song repertoire has lacked an idiomatic champion for a generation, but the Buenos Aires-born Fink — of Slovenian parentage —
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steps up to the plate with a wondrously well-sung programme devoted to the three most important composers of Spanish art-song." -- The Sunday Times (UK) Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Tus ojillos negros by Manuel de Falla
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1902; Spain
2.
Melodies (3) by Manuel de Falla
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1909; Spain
3.
El pan de Ronda by Manuel de Falla
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1915; Barcelona, Spain
4.
Canciones populares españolas (7) by Manuel de Falla
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1914-1915; Spain
5.
Madrigales (4) amatorios by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1948; Spain
6.
Fino cristal by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
7.
Coplas del Pastor enamorado by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1935; Spain
8.
Cançiónes sefardíes (4) by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
9.
Cançiónes populares españolas (10): no 4, De ronda by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1951; Spain
10.
Cançiónes populares españolas (10): no 2, En Jerez de la Frontera by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1951; Spain
11.
Cançiónes populares españolas (10): no 1, Adela by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1951; Spain
12.
Canción del cucú by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
13.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 7, El tra-la-la y el punteado by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
14.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 6, El mirar de la maja by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
15.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 5, El majo tímido by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
16.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 4, El majo olvidado by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
17.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 3, El majo discreto by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
18.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 2, Callejeo by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
19.
Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo: no 1, Amor y odio by Enrique Granados
Performer:
Bernarda Fink (Mezzo Soprano),
Anthony Spiri (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910-1911; Spain
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