Capricho Latino
Classical
| Mar 2012
Reviews
Larry
Reviewed 2012-03-24
Reviewed 2012-03-24
[Coll]: Pine, Rachel Barton (Violin) / Capricho Latino
Label: Cedille Records, 2011
This collection of solo violin music with a Spanish or Latin American flavor will delight. Rachel Barton Pine opens with her arrangement of Albéniz’ (1860-1909) best-known piece, Asturias. Cordero’s (1917-2008) Rapsodia Panameña uses 12-tone techniques married to Latin American themes. Balada Española became world famous as the theme of the movie Forbidden Games. Espejo’s Prélude Iberique is a dance from Málaga incorporating the whole tone scale. Quiroa (1892-1961) was a violin virtuoso, until maimed in a 1932 NYC traffic accident. White (1836-1918) was a child prodigy violinist. Francisco Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra is as popular as Asturias among classical guitarists. Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999), best known for his Concierto de Aranjuez (for guitar) was blind and composed in Braille. José Serebrier (b. 1938) is an award-winning Uruguayan composer/conductor. Pine has created a medley of Piazzolla tunes. The allegory tale of Ferdinand the Bull created much distress among the fascist’s trying to install General Franco to power in Spain. Alan Ridout’s (1934-1996) 1971 score follows the plot’s action, delicacy, subtlety and humor.
1. (6:07) Albéniz: Asturias. Everyone knows and loves this piece.
2. (9:19) Cordero: Rapsodia Panameña. Atonal declamation.
3. (2:15) Traditional: Balada Española. Catchy, Bach-style theme
4. (4:49) Espejo: Prélude Iberique. Sultry and fiery. Somewhat atonal
5. (3:14) Quiroga: Emigrantes Celtas. A Celtic warrior appears and dances.
6. (2:15) Quiroga: Terra!! Á Nosa!! Scottish highlanders meet gypsies.
7. (6:39) Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 6. A disguised Habanera rhythm.
8. (5:53) González: Epitalamio Tanguero. A wedding gift to Pine.
9. (5:16) White: Etude No. 6. A country song, technically demanding.
10. (3:52) Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Lovely, evocative melody with tremolo effects.
11. (6:23) Rodrigo: Capriccio. Virtuoso song, piquant.
12. (8:23) Serebrier: Aires de Tango. Tango spirit, with nostalgia, sadness, bitterness.
13. (4:27) Piazzolla: Tango Etude No 3 con Libertango. The “Freedom Tango” certainly seduces gaily and intensely.
14. (10:46) Ridout: Ferdinand the Bull (narrated).
Label: Cedille Records, 2011
This collection of solo violin music with a Spanish or Latin American flavor will delight. Rachel Barton Pine opens with her arrangement of Albéniz’ (1860-1909) best-known piece, Asturias. Cordero’s (1917-2008) Rapsodia Panameña uses 12-tone techniques married to Latin American themes. Balada Española became world famous as the theme of the movie Forbidden Games. Espejo’s Prélude Iberique is a dance from Málaga incorporating the whole tone scale. Quiroa (1892-1961) was a violin virtuoso, until maimed in a 1932 NYC traffic accident. White (1836-1918) was a child prodigy violinist. Francisco Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra is as popular as Asturias among classical guitarists. Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999), best known for his Concierto de Aranjuez (for guitar) was blind and composed in Braille. José Serebrier (b. 1938) is an award-winning Uruguayan composer/conductor. Pine has created a medley of Piazzolla tunes. The allegory tale of Ferdinand the Bull created much distress among the fascist’s trying to install General Franco to power in Spain. Alan Ridout’s (1934-1996) 1971 score follows the plot’s action, delicacy, subtlety and humor.
1. (6:07) Albéniz: Asturias. Everyone knows and loves this piece.
2. (9:19) Cordero: Rapsodia Panameña. Atonal declamation.
3. (2:15) Traditional: Balada Española. Catchy, Bach-style theme
4. (4:49) Espejo: Prélude Iberique. Sultry and fiery. Somewhat atonal
5. (3:14) Quiroga: Emigrantes Celtas. A Celtic warrior appears and dances.
6. (2:15) Quiroga: Terra!! Á Nosa!! Scottish highlanders meet gypsies.
7. (6:39) Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 6. A disguised Habanera rhythm.
8. (5:53) González: Epitalamio Tanguero. A wedding gift to Pine.
9. (5:16) White: Etude No. 6. A country song, technically demanding.
10. (3:52) Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Lovely, evocative melody with tremolo effects.
11. (6:23) Rodrigo: Capriccio. Virtuoso song, piquant.
12. (8:23) Serebrier: Aires de Tango. Tango spirit, with nostalgia, sadness, bitterness.
13. (4:27) Piazzolla: Tango Etude No 3 con Libertango. The “Freedom Tango” certainly seduces gaily and intensely.
14. (10:46) Ridout: Ferdinand the Bull (narrated).
Recent airplay
(6:07) Albéniz:
Clean Copper Radio — Apr 16, 2015
(6:39) Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 6.
Palo Alto City Council - PACC Broadcast — May 14, 2012
(8:23) Serebrier: Aires De Tango, (6:07) Albéniz:
no voices aloud — Apr 08, 2012
Charting
2012-03-31 — 2012-06-02
Classical/Experimental
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 20 | 1 |
| Apr 15 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | (6:07) Albéniz: | ||
| 2. | (9:19) Cordero: Rapsodia Panameña. | ||
| 3. | (2:15) Traditional: Balada Española. | ||
| 4. | (4:49) Espejo: Prélude Iberique | ||
| 5. | (3:14) Quiroga: Emigrantes Celtas | ||
| 6. | (2:15) Quiroga: Terra!! Á Nosa!! | ||
| 7. | (6:39) Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 6. | ||
| 8. | (5:53) González: Epitalamio Tanguero | ||
| 9. | (5:16) White: Etude No. 6. | ||
| 10. | (3:52) Tárrega: Recuerdos De La Alhambra | ||
| 11. | (6:23) Rodrigo: Capriccio | ||
| 12. | (8:23) Serebrier: Aires De Tango | ||
| 13. | (4:27) Piazzolla: Tango Etude No 3 Con Libertango | ||
| 14. | Ridout: Ferdinand The Bull (Narrated). |