The ensalada, a genre perfected by Mateo Flecha, is a composition of round couplets mixing various meters and languages, where the music changes with the lyrics.
Composer Biography
Mateo Flecha "El Viejo" (the Elder) was a Spanish Renaissance composer, known for perfecting the "ensalada" genre.
Composition History
Mateo Flecha's ensaladas often contain allegorical references to contemporary political events, such as the siege of Vienna by Turkish troops.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Jujurieux, France, in February 2022, and is part of the Collection Jeunes Ensembles by Ambronay Editions.
Performer Biography
Cantoría, the vocal group performing on this album, was formed in 2016 and gained international recognition after winning the Audience Prize at the Festival d'Ambronay in 2018.
Interpretation
Cantoría, the vocal group on this album, aims to revalue and find new ways of approaching Renaissance and Baroque repertoire to bring it closer to today's audiences.
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