Nicholas Spanos, the countertenor, received the 'Young Artist of the Year' award in 2002 for his interpretation of Arsamene in Handel's 'Serse' at the Greek National Opera.
Compositional Technique
Rafael Catalá, the guitarist and arranger, adapted the original pieces for medium voice, cello, and guitar, adding new movements that closely adhere to the original compositions' principles.
Interpretation
The performers aimed for the most authentic versions possible, intending to bring joy to audiences familiar with 'early music' or 'original sound' performance practices.
Performer Biography
Florian Eggner, the cellist, is a soloist and chamber musician who co-founded the Eggner Trio with his brothers in 1997 and has received a Grammy nomination.
Composer Biography
Rafael Catalá, born in Valencia, is a highly esteemed musician known for his concerts across Europe, Japan, the Near East, Mexico, and the USA, and for his award-winning CD recordings.
Historical Context
The Sephardic songs on this album originate from the Jewish population who lived on the Iberian Peninsula until the late 15th and early 16th centuries, with their music passed down orally due to diaspora.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's central theme, 'El silencio imposible' (impossible silence), explores the concept of silence as something enriching in a noisy world, contrasting it with music.
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