This album was recorded at La Ferme de Villefavard in France's Limousin region, a converted granary known for its exceptional acoustics designed by Albert Yaying Xu.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "ALL UNITE! Early Songs of Resistance and Rebellion," celebrates the themes that fostered the young American Republic.
Compositional Technique
Many pieces on this album were composed by non-professional musicians like William Billings (a tanner) or Jeremiah Ingalls (a tavern keeper), resulting in angular and rudimentary harmonizations.
Compositional Technique
The music on this album, though linked to European practices, resists easy classification and reflects the vigor of a youthful American society.
Performer Biography
The Boston Camerata, founded in 1954, is one of the longest-lived early music ensembles, known for its wide range of historical repertoires from various cultures and centuries.
Historical Context
Post-independence America aimed to establish itself as a non-monarchy, creating political and spiritual heroes like George Washington and Thomas Paine.
Performer Biography
Anne Azéma, the mezzo-soprano and director of The Boston Camerata, was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government in 2011.
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