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Frantz Casseus, Lou Harrison, Ernesto Cordero
Songs of the Americas
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
1. Fi' Nan Bois
2. Cé Grand Matin
3. Assotô
4. Jahla
5. El Viaje Definitivo
6. Cadencia
7. Madrugada
8. Cállate Silencio Mio
9. Mysterious Habitats
10. Meciendo
11. Prelude No. 3
12. Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5
13. Prelude No. 1
14. T'is a Gift to Be Simple
15. Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens
16. The Water is Wide
17. Dirait-On by Morten Lauridsen

CD Details

All Artists: Frantz Casseus, Lou Harrison, Ernesto Cordero, Dusan Bogdanovic, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Morten Lauridsen, Janet Chvatal, Scott Kritzer
Title: Songs of the Americas
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Miramont Records
Original Release Date: 5/11/1998
Release Date: 5/11/1998
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 880311000018

Synopsis

Album Description

Borrowing from the deep tradition of song, which rings throughout these Continents, Songs of the Americas highlights rarely heard, and world-premiere performances of works by living composers of the Americas. Songs of the Americas is a blend of classically arranged folk music from Puerto Rico to Brazil, from the Civil War era Appalachian Mountains to 20th century California. (Featuring composers Lou Harrison, Ernesto Cordero, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Dusan Bogdanovic, Frantz Casseus and Morten Lauridsen.)

CD Reviews

Music Critic Review

Jeff Sizer | 08/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This duo is a match made in the stars! The cd is a compliment to any collection."

Stellar sounds soothe and seduce

Jo O. | Portland, OR United States | 08/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's remarkable that more people don't know about this duo; their music is absolutely transcendant in many ways. It's very accessible (uncomplicated yet seductive) to mainstream music fans of all ages or of any music persuasion. In other words, you don't need to be a classical music fan to "get" Chvatal/Kritzer Duo's style. This album is perfect for road trips or candle lit dinners, background music at dinner parties or while relaxing in your favorite chair. Don't miss it!"

I loved the Jahla Guitar Solo!

Jo O. | 08/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't believe Scott was able to play that piece, it was written for the Harp."