IDAGIO | Amoroso pensamiento - Spanish Music of the Golden Age (17th Century) 4260063324055

Featuring

Isabel Álvarez
Carlos Oramas
José Marín
Santiago de Murcia
Juan Hidalgo
Gaspar Sanz

Anonymous (Traditional)
Juan Arañés
Anonymous (16th century)
Francisco Guerau

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Composition History

Many vocal works on this album are from 'zarzuelas', a Spanish form of Baroque opera, created by collaborations between famous composers and writers.

Composition History

The term 'zarzuela' originated because the first performances took place at the Teatro del Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid for the Spanish court.

Composer Biography

José Marín, a composer and singer on this album, led a turbulent life, including being ordained a priest, involvement in thefts and murders, and a ten-year exile.

Instruments

Gaspar Sanz, Francisco Guerau, and Santiago de Murcia are highlighted as the three most brilliant musicians who composed for the Baroque guitar.

Composer Biography

Juan Hidalgo, a composer featured on this album, was the first to compose zarzuelas at the court of Felipe IV and Carlos II, making Madrid a theatrical rival to Versailles or Vienna.

Album & Artwork

The album title, Amoroso pensamiento, comes from a text by Miguel de Cervantes, one of the world's greatest writers.

Historical Context

This album features music from Spain's 'Golden Age' (Siglo de Oro), a period from 1492 to 1681 when philosophy, art, music, and literature flourished.