Travel across Europe, and even to the New World, as we follow the spread of the music of spain in the second release from early music ensemble El Mundo, directed by world renowned guitarist Richard Savino. An adventure of sound awaits as the Castilian influence reaches throughout its neighbouring countries and across the Atlantic, bringing with it a musical zest that helped mold music as we know it.

Spanish arts, and music in particular, have evolved through the interaction and blend of the many unique cultures from within its borders, the most prominent of which are Christian, Arabic, Jewish and Romani (Gitano/Gypsy). By the 17th century, additional contributions from indigenous New World influences helped create a fertile environment for an emerging nationalist style in the arts, one that was uniquely Hispanic and still exists to this day.

From its position of political prominence, 17th-century Spain spread its might, as well as rich culture heritage, to various colonial outposts throughout the globe. Musicians migrated to distant colonial centers to service Catholic missions and cathedrals, as well as the courts of the Spanish Vice Royalty. In the process, the Spanish musical vernacular was disseminated to, and often absorbed by, these local cultures.

This recording presents a selection of works demonstrating the rich musical repertoire and close cultural connections between Spain, and the most important of these, those located in Latin America and Italy.

Richard Savino’s performances and recordings have been praised by critics throughout the world. In addition to receiving a Diapason d’Or from Compact (Paris) and a 10 du Rèpertoire (Paris), the latter has also placed his Boccherini recordings in their “Great Discoveries” category which they deem as essential to any classical music collection. His over thirty five recordings have garnered international acclaim.

El Mundo is a chamber group that was created by Richard Savino to perform the rich and sensual musical repertory from 16th–19th century Italy, Spain and Latin America. El Mundo has performed for early music and chamber music presenters in Houston, San Diego, Arizona, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Cleveland, Columbus, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Sedona, and many other locations.

This colourful and diverse release featuring soloists soprano Nell Snaidas, soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani, and Bass Paul Shipper, will delight early music lovers, Spanish music lovers, and all those with a sense of musical adventure and discovery.

Contents:
1) Symphonia para empezar - Domenico Scarlatti
2) Acceso mio core (ciaconna) - Francesco Manelli

Cantata a voce sola con chitarra Espagnola - George Frideric Handel
3) Aria
4) Recitative
5) Aria

6) Sdegno campion audace - Domenico Mazzocchi
7) Coraçon que en prision - José Marín
8) Folia (Spain) - Anonymous
9) Esperar sentir morir - Juan Hidalgo
10) Ciaconna - Andre Falconieri
11) No se yo como es - José Marín
12) Brando dicho el melo - Andre Falconieri
13) Corriente dicha la Cuella - Andre Falconieri
14) Corriente dicha la Mota, echa por Don Pedro de la Mota - Andre Falconieri
15) Ausente del alma - Rafael Castellanos
16) Oygan una Xacarilla - Rafael Castellanos

A del dia de la fiesta (Peru) - José de Orejón y Aparicio
17) Aria
18) Recitative
19) Aria

20) Parten la galeras - Juan Arañes

San Ignacio (an excerpt) - Domenico Zipoli
21) No.1 Symphonia/Intro: fine
22) No.2 Arioso: ¡Ay! Que tormento
23) No.3 Aria: Oh, vida cuanto duras
24) No.5 Arioso: ¡Oh! Que contento
25) No.6 Aria: Cuanto Fui, soy y sere
26) No.7 Arioso: ¡Oh! Que contento

Total Time — 74:28