Xavier Montsalvatge: El Gato con Botas [Enhanced]

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The Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge, who died in 2002 at the age of 90, was influenced by many styles: German Classicism, French impressionism, and Spanish/Catalan folk sounds and rhythms. El gato con botas (Puss in Boots) was the first of his three operas; it is the well-known kid's story about the sly cat who makes deals with its master. The music has an instantly familiar ring to it and the forms--recitative and aria--keep it well in the tradition of the type of comic works that were being written around 1800. He throws in a Spanish Dance or two for flavor as well. This performance is delightful, with Marisa Martin a cat to reckon with--not only cunning but alluring. Antonio Comas a colorful, nervous Miller. Estefano Palatchi lends his bass voice effectively to the role of the ogre. The Barcelona forces (this was recorded in the city's Teatro Liceu) play with relish and Antoni Ros Marba makes the hour and fifteen minute work whiz by. If you don't know the work of Montsalvatge, this might be a good place to start. --Robert Levine

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The Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge, who died in 2002 at the age of 90, was influenced by many styles: German Classicism, French impressionism, and Spanish/Catalan folk sounds and rhythms. El gato con botas (Puss in Boots) was the first of his three operas; it is the well-known kid's story about the sly cat who makes deals with its master. The music has an instantly familiar ring to it and the forms--recitative and aria--keep it well in the tradition of the type of comic works that were... read more

Xavier Montsalvatge: El Gato con Botas [Enhanced]

Xavier Montsalvatge: El Gato con Botas, Music, Enric Martínez-Castignani, bass] Stefano Palatchi [voice, Xavier Montsalvatge, Antoni Ros-Marba, Marisa Martins, Orquestra Simfònica del Gran Teatre del Liceu, Isabel Monar, Antonio Comas, Classical, Opera, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio, Opera/Operetta

Xavier Montsalvatge: El Gato con Botas
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Manufacturer: Columna Musica
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002YLCZG
Release Date: 2004-09-28

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The Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge, who died in 2002 at the age of 90, was influenced by many styles: German Classicism, French impressionism, and Spanish/Catalan folk sounds and rhythms. El gato con botas (Puss in Boots) was the first of his three operas; it is the well-known kid's story about the sly cat who makes deals with its master. The music has an instantly familiar ring to it and the forms--recitative and aria--keep it well in the tradition of the type of comic works that were being written around 1800. He throws in a Spanish Dance or two for flavor as well. This performance is delightful, with Marisa Martin a cat to reckon with--not only cunning but alluring. Antonio Comas a colorful, nervous Miller. Estefano Palatchi lends his bass voice effectively to the role of the ogre. The Barcelona forces (this was recorded in the city's Teatro Liceu) play with relish and Antoni Ros Marba makes the hour and fifteen minute work whiz by. If you don't know the work of Montsalvatge, this might be a good place to start. --Robert Levine

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