Rustico

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Not that the health of Cuba's musical tradition was ever seriously in doubt, but if anyone was contemplating a trip to the bedside Cuban troubadour Pedro Luis Ferrer's enchanting new Rustico should put those thoughts to rest. Ferrer specializes in the kind of stately and romantic son that much of the rest of the world associates with the Buena Vista Social Club, but in his hands the music is anything but a museum piece. Ferrer hails from the eastern end of Cuba and draws from some musical styles less well known outside the island, like changui and trova espirituana--the latter a style of singing from Central Cuba--and he throws in some far-flung musical elements as well, like the Peruvian percussion of "Como Vivire, Mi Cholita?" and the marimbula--a larger version of the African mbira thumb piano--that functions as the bass on much of the album. The result is refreshing, with Ferrer's rich tres lines and the lush backing vocal chorus sometimes recalling the countrified Cuban swing of Eliades Ochoa but with a more far-reaching twist. This spirit of reinvention extends to Ferrer's lyrics (translated from Spanish in the liner notes), which may surprise listeners not used to social commentary from modern Cuban songwriters. "I paid for a watermelon yesterday/with a two month salary/that's why my heart/sometimes bursts" sings Ferrer in "Fundamento." In "Congo Vegetariano" he notes the irony of vegetarians in a land where no one can afford meat, proving that at least for Ferrer, honoring tradition includes bringing it into the present. --Ezra Gale

Rustico,Pedro Luis Ferrer,La Escondida,Latin,Latin Folk,Latin Pop/Rock,Modern Son,Tropical

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Average customer rating: An absolute knockout changüisa Sizzling tempesto

Rustico Pedro Luis Ferrer Manufacturer: La Escondida ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Natural Jíbaro 12 Songs In Flux Una Nave ASIN: B0007D4MOU Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

1. Fundamento
2. Ay, Mi Vidita
3. ?Csmo viviri, mi Cholita?
4. Maridos Majaderos
5. Si Alguna Vez
6. Chang - m para la pena
7. La Cumbanchera
8. Mi Camino
9. Puchita Peliton
10. Conga Vegetariana
11. Margarita
12. El Molino de Constantino
13. Nana Para un Suspiro

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Not that the health of Cuba's musical tradition was ever seriously in doubt, but if anyone was contemplating a trip to the bedside Cuban troubadour Pedro Luis Ferrer's enchanting new Rustico should put those thoughts to rest. Ferrer specializes in the kind of stately and romantic son that much of the rest of the world associates with the Buena Vista Social Club, but in his hands the music is anything but a museum piece. Ferrer hails from the eastern end of Cuba and draws from some musical styles less well known outside the island, like changui and trova espirituana--the latter a style of singing from Central Cuba--and he throws in some far-flung musical elements as well, like the Peruvian percussion of "Como Vivire, Mi Cholita?" and the marimbula--a larger version of the African mbira thumb piano--that functions as the bass on much of the album. The result is refreshing, with Ferrer's rich tres lines and the lush backing vocal chorus sometimes recalling the countrified Cuban swing of Eliades Ochoa but with a more far-reaching twist. This spirit of reinvention extends to Ferrer's lyrics (translated from Spanish in the liner notes), which may surprise listeners not used to social commentary from modern Cuban songwriters. "I paid for a watermelon yesterday/with a two month salary/that's why my heart/sometimes bursts" sings Ferrer in "Fundamento." In "Congo Vegetariano" he notes the irony of vegetarians in a land where no one can afford meat, proving that at least for Ferrer, honoring tradition includes bringing it into the present. --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

An absolute knockout.......2005-07-11

Never heard of the man and I picked this up in NYC on a whim. Have not been able to stop listening to it. It's fresh.The vocals and the musicianship blend beautifully and the tunes are gorgeous. For any fan of latin music this is a can't miss CD. Check it out.

changüisa.......2005-04-19

Drawing from traditional Cuban sounds, in Rústico, Pedro Luis Ferrer creates with gusto, bravado, and intelligence a brand new genre: changüisa, a mix of changuí, trova espirituana, and coros de claves. He has also created steamy debates by singing the oppressive feelings Cubans face today, as we can hear in the song "¿Cómo Viviré?" ("How will I live? / If I'm watched everywhere I go/ if my money is worthless/ if I'm alienated and no one listens/...Hunger and waiting are allowed/ Are allowed fear and absence/ Love is proscribed.")

Sizzling tempesto.......2005-02-26

I like this album, it has much good music on it.
five stars worth of cuban magic.

Only slight let down (and reason I had to deduct a star) was when i put it into my DVD player, there were no pictures. And to me words without pictures is just like reading the bible, eventually gets kinda boring, with all the "thou shalt", "thou shalt nots" and "Moses parted the sea, only to see that God had just burned his last hemp bush" and so forth.

Average customer rating: Unusual - Not to be Missed

Alphorn Concertos Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000690PS Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante Sempre Piano
3. Presto
4. Dialogue
5. Rondo
6. Allegro
7. Rubato, A Piacere
8. Allegro Vivace
9. Betruf: Largo - Moderato - Largo
10. Hirtentanz: Scherzo
11. Pastorale: Misterioso - Lento
12. Totentanz: Barbaro - Furioso - Barbaro

Customer Reviews:

Unusual - Not to be Missed.......2005-12-15

The alphorn's impressive size and extremely limited range (only 5 notes) has relegated it to the status of a novelty instrument. The liner notes describe when Jozsef Molnar, the soloist on this CD, asked the composer Jean Daetwyler to write an alphorn concerto, the composer responded with amusement whether he would prefer an ocarina concerto.

Perhaps because of its extra-musical associations, the alphorn's sound cannot help but evoke images of natural settings and forces. It is not suited to serious or profound subjects, as, for example, the flute or clarinet.

Nevertheless, the alphorn is possessed of a unique timbre, and Molnar's performance is nuanced and expressive. Leopold Mozart's "Sinfonia Pastorella" showcases the composer's mastery of classical form, given an added dimension by the use of this unusual instrument. He would undoubtedly hold a higher place in the musical canon had he not sacrificed his own career to further that of his admittedly more gifted son.

The highlight of the disc is Ferenc Farkas' "Concertino Rustico," with its animated interplay between the soloist and orchestra. Altogether this disc is a marvelous exploration of the capabilities of this unfortunately rarely-heard instrument.

Average customer rating: Amazing CD at a bargain price ! a virtuoso pianist & composer

Introducing Easley Blackwood Manufacturer: Cedille ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Carter | Carter, Elliott | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Nielsen | Nielsen, Carl | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004YLF3 Release Date: 2000-09-19

Album Description

The program includes movements from Blackwood's Clarinet Sonata, Op. 31; Twelve Microtonal Etudes; and String Quartet No. 3; movements from Ives' "Concord" Sonata and Elliott Carter's Cello Sonata; and solo piano works by Blackwood, Nielsen, and Casella.

NEW - Special Budget-priced "Cedille Artist" Compilations The four titles in the series showcase the label's most prolific recording artists (Dmitry Paperno, Easley Blackwood, David Schrader, and Patrice Michaels). If you haven't heard these outstanding artists yet, the new, budget-priced Cedille Artist series makes for an easy introduction to these acclaimed, Chicago-based musicians. These generous compilations - all over 70 minutes long - come with many complete works, not just short excerpts. Each is programmed to demonstrate the musician's full range of artistry over a wide variety of music styles.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing CD at a bargain price !.......2003-08-13

Masterful performances and wonderful recordings. There is an abundance of magic on this disc: Artistry , dedication and musical integrity can be felt throughout but in a warm embracing way . You get hit with lots and lots of notes in rapid succession but they are fluid and lyrical and create an impression that remains long after the last note has faded.
Varied and consistently excellent is how I would describe this offering. Very highly recommended. *****

a virtuoso pianist & composer.......2002-02-11

This is a sampling of Easley Blackwood's artistry as pianist and composer. His skill as pianist is remarkable, and he interprets the music of 4 other composers on this disc, as well as 6 of his own compositions. Tracks 4-6, Carl Nielsen's "Three Pieces, Op. 59", out of his "Radical Piano" CD, is great, and in Blackwood's hands sparkles...and the most "modern" selection on this disc, the Moderato from Elliot Carter's "Sonata for Cello and Piano", with Barbara Haffner on cello is another favorite.

His own compositions are wonderful and varied. I especially like the lovely "Seven Bagatelles". Mr. Blackwood is Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, and he has taught there since '58...he's also one of the founding members of the fabulous Chicago Pro Musica, a group that has done so much for new American classical music.
I first heard Blackwood in his stunning performance of Leonard Bernstein's "Prelude, Fugue and Riffs", on the CD titled "Ebony Concerto" featuring fellow Pro Musica founding member (and extraordinary clarinet virtuoso) John Bruce Yeh, and he's been delighting me with his music ever since.

Average customer rating: Spanish to the Core!

Barroco Español, Vol.1 Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001TYL Release Date: 1994-10-28

Tracks:

1. Cancion A Dos Tiples
2. Ah Del Rustico Pastor
3. Al Espejo Que Retrata
4. Humano Ardor
5. Mas No Puede Ser
6. Al Clamor
7. Pasacalles I-Ii
8. En Un Noble, Sagrado Firmamento
9. Quien Nos Dira De Una Flor
10. Viendo Que Jil, Hizo Raya

Customer Reviews:

Spanish to the Core!.......2004-04-28

Don't miss the chance to hear first rate soloists, chorus, and large instrumental ensemble celebrating with selections from the most vibrant composers of the Spanish Baroque. Marta Almajano's total command of this idiom, her verve, and her fine mezzo are worth the price of admission, but López Banzo and the rest of his troops make great contributions. You'd have to hate Spanish music not to love this disk (which ends with a piece by Irribarren that would bring down the house at just about any concert in any idiom).

Average customer rating: Excellently crafted, tremendous poise and eloquent beauty

The Magic of the Russian Flute Manufacturer: Sonora Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Denisov, Edison | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gubaidulina, Sofia | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009L14 Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Son
3. The Spring Ste Op. 138: I. Prld
4. The Spring Ste Op. 138: II. Waltz-Capriccio
5. The Spring Ste Op. 138: III. Through The Desert
6. The Spring Ste Op. 138: IV. In The Forest
7. The Spring Ste Op. 138: V. The Spring Waters
8. Three Minatures: I. Allegro Leggiero
9. Three Minatures: II. Andantino
10. Three Minatures: III. Allegro Vivace
11. Son Op. 11
12. Son: I. Allegro Cantibile
13. Son: II. Aria
14. Son: III. Allegro Scherzando

Customer Reviews:

Excellently crafted, tremendous poise and eloquent beauty.......2005-06-21

I give this stunning Russian album 5 stars. The accuracy, thoughtfullness, attentiveness, and care given to each note is immaculate. It is beautiful and very well done. I'd recommend this to any pianist, floutist, or general music-lover. It is a hard act to follow.

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Vivaldi: Concerto Rustico Manufacturer: Berlin Classics/Albany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000I2JHGS Release Date: 2007-08-07

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Ginastera: Allegreo rustico, Op. 2, No. 26; Pampeana No. 1, Op. 16; etc. Manufacturer: Gall Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000C6NOEG Release Date: 2005-12-27

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Rock Rustico De Lomo Ancho el koala ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000PHA4S6

Product Description

01 LOLA 02 OPA, YO VIAZE UN CORRA 03 EL GALLO DE MORON 04 TENGO UN BERRACO 05 LA CORTIJERA 06 NADIE 07 CAPAO 08 MU BASTO 09 TRAMPERO 10 BALDOMERA 11 UN CABRERO DESAYUNADO EN LA CIUDAD 12 FLAMENQUITO DE LOMO ANCHO

Average customer rating: outstanding performance of little-known pieces

Behind the Iron Curtain Manufacturer: Cala Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gubaidulina, Sofia | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Martinu | Martinu, Bohuslav | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000FDDT Release Date: 2003-04-23

Tracks:

1. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Allegro cantabile
2. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Aria: Moderato con moto
3. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Allegro scherzando
4. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Allegro giocoso
5. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Grave
6. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Allegro vivace
7. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Allegro rustico
8. Sonata For Flute And Piano: Sounds Of The Forest
9. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: Song Of The Ashugi
10. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: Lullaby
11. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: Dance
12. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: In The Azerbaijan Mountains
13. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: At The Spring
14. Six Pieces For Flute And Piano: Nocturne
15. First Sonata: Allegro moderato
16. First Sonata: Adagio
17. First Sonata: Allegro poco moderato

Customer Reviews:

outstanding performance of little-known pieces.......2003-07-18

I bought this for the two Gubaidulina pieces, but ending up being engrossed in the entire album! Martinu and Gubaidulina are relatively well-known in mainstream circles, but the others were unknown to me. The highlight of the whole CD is the Feld piece, which is quite rousing and agitated. The Taktakishvili is slightly less interesting, but the Amirov pieces make it worth buying the disc alone. I have some of his other pieces, namely his symphonic muqams, but there is not a lot available and would like to see more recognition of his talents. The flautist here, Ms. Newman, is really amazing, as is her partner on piano, Amanda Hurton. I'd love to hear them play Prokofiev's flute sonata, or perhaps some Kuhlau!

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