Jaufré Rudel, an Occitanian troubadour, is known for developing the theme of 'love from afar' in his songs; he was a 'prince and lord' of Blaye who took part in the Second Crusade in 1147.
Historical Context
Judæo-Spanish, or Ladino, is an archaic Spanish language still spoken by Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain in 1492 and now live in parts of the Mediterranean Basin and the Balkans.
Compositional Technique
The album features cantiga de amigo, a form of medieval Portuguese love poetry where the speaker is almost always a woman expressing her love or suffering, even if the author was usually a man.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Église Saint-Saturnin de Vergy, France, in October 2009.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "L'Amor de Lonh," translates to 'distant love' or 'love from afar,' and reflects the common theme of longing for love across various languages and genres.
Cultural Impact
The legend of Jaufré Rudel's 'love from afar' for the Princess of Tripoli inspired many poets, including Petrarch and Heine, and even a recent opera by Kaija Saariaho.
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