The album's concept is to present a fresh sonority with lofty colorings and intense vividness, showcasing Spanish music from the 16th to the 18th century.
Performer Biography
Nuria Rial, the soprano on this album, began her musical training in Catalonia at age 11 and focused on singing by age 15.
Composition History
Miguel de Fuenllana's "Orphénica Lyra," published in Seville in 1554, is a collection that includes works by Fuenllana and other composers like Cristóbal de Morales and Juan Vásquez.
Album & Artwork
The album "Claros y frescos ríos," which Nuria Rial has a special affection for, features her voice accompanied by the vihuela music of the time.
Composition History
Francisco Corselli, born in Piacenza (1705-1778), became maestro de capilla for King Philip V of Spain and composed significant sacred and secular works.
Performer Biography
Nuria Rial continued her studies at the Musik-Akademie in Basle, where she encountered music from all periods, not exclusively early music.
Performer Biography
Nuria Rial's early recordings for Glossa, including the celebrated "Claros y frescos ríos," were made with José Miguel Moreno's ensemble Orphénica Lyra.
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