Rustic Chivalry

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Since their debut in 1994, Quartetto Gelato has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their unique blend of sparkling technique, musical finesse and humor. In recital and with orchestra, Quartetto Gelato has become an international favorite with sold-out repeat performances in New York, Washington, Vancouver, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Calgary, Tokyo, Edmonton, Seoul and Hong Kong among others.

Album Description
Linus Entertainment is proud to re-issue the first four albums by the critically acclaimed Quartetto Gelato. With members from three countries playing nine instruments and a repertoire that unites classical masterworks and operatic arias with tangos, gypsy fiddling and folk songs, Quartetto Gelato is one of classical music's most imaginative ensembles. They have sold in excess of 30,000 units in Canada alone over their 5 albums. Their latest album Quartetto Gelato Travels The Orient Express (2 70025) released in March 2004 is one of the Top 10 best selling Classical albums in Canada for the first half of 2004, according to Neilson Soundscan.

Tracks:

Espagna Capriccioso/Cavalleria Rusticana
Prelude
Siciliana
Intermezzo
Entr'acte
O Waly, Waly
Tango Del Cuore
Passacaglia
Catari Catari Capriccio
Allegro non Tanto-Andante
Allegro-Allegreeto Moderato - Finale
Czardas
Granada

Album Description

Linus Entertainment is proud to re-issue the first four albums by the critically acclaimed Quartetto Gelato. With members from three countries playing nine instruments and a repertoire that unites classical masterworks and operatic arias with tangos, gypsy fiddling and folk songs, Quartetto Gelato is one of classical music's most imaginative ensembles. They have sold in excess of 30,000 units in Canada alone over their 5 albums. Their latest album Quartetto Gelato Travels The Orient Express (2 70025) released in March 2004 is one of the Top 10 best selling Classical albums in Canada for the first half of 2004, according to Neilson Soundscan.

Average customer rating:

My favorite!
Great interpretations....

Rustic Chivalry
Quartetto Gelato
Manufacturer: Marquis Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003WI2
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

Espagna Capriccioso
Cavalleria Rusticana: Prelude
Cavalleria Rusticana: Siciliana (Lola)
Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
Pietro Mascagni: Entr'acte
O Waly, Waly
Tango Del Cuore
Passacaglia
Catari! Catari! (Core'ngrato)
Capriccio: Allegro Non Tanto - Andante
Capriccio: Allegro - Allegretto Moderato - Finale
Czardas
Granada

Amazon.com

If possible, this album covers an even wider range than Quartetto Gelato's debut. This time they play and sing selections from Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana (hence the album title), a little-known capriccio for oboe and strings by Ponchielli, a Hungarian csardas, Ibert's Entr'acte, and some even more unusual items. It's quite a mixed bag, but it's held together by the ensemble's excellent musicianship and sense of fun. This might be a very good gift for people who don't think they like classical music, since it's so approachable, but classical music fans will enjoy it too. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

My favorite!.......1999-04-13

Rustic Chivalry is the one album I would take with me to a desert island. This is not "heavy" classical that requires a lot of musical sophistication. The album is made up of "tunes" such as a tango, a Hungarian dance, and a madrigal or two. The heartrending aria is sung with a sly wink. This is lighthearted but it's not that fluffy fake-classical style either... Listening to Rustic Chivalry always makes me smile!

Great interpretations...........1999-03-16

I first heard Quartetto Gelato on National Public Radio, playing live on "Talk of the Nation" a few years back and was immediately impressed. I am a rock musician/songwriter, but I have dabbled in opera thanks to my parents' involvement with a local opera company. It was great to hear the music of Cavalleria Rusticana, as I was in the opera back in the 60's as a child of 10years or so. It brought back nice memories. I beleive most of QG's works are well-thought, well-executed, and sometimes humorously presented, or should I say "playfully presented"? Many "Bravos!!!" to Quartetto Gelato from one musician to another. Get any album by this group. They always have great and clever interpretations of classic pieces. You will not be disappointed!

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