The 'Guerra Manuscript' contains one hundred secular vocal works called 'tonos' for solo voice with basso continuo, which are explored in this recording series.
Interpretation
Baroque musicians had considerable freedom in performance, making decisions about vocal soloist type, continuo instruments, tempo, character, and the alternation of strophes and refrains.
Recording & Production
For this third volume, the recording uses an ensemble of plucked and bowed string instruments, including guitar, double harp, viol, and theorbo, in various combinations.
Instruments
The recording features a two-course Spanish harp built in 1995 by Pedro Llopis Areny, modeled after a Pere Elias instrument from Barcelona, 1704.
Composer Biography
Juan del Vado, whose 'Desmayado el aliento' is featured, was a violinist and organist at the royal chapel, renowned primarily as a writer of secular 'tonos'.
Interpretation
This recording reflects Baroque performance mentality by accompanying five of the 'tonos' with instrumental works of the same period to frame and enhance the vocal pieces.
Performer Biography
Soprano Yetzabel Arias Fernández won the International Competition of Baroque singing in Chimay, Belgium, in 2006, receiving the First Prize, Audience Prize, and a festival prize.
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