Alfama

After the success of their album Still Schubert, the Alfama Quartet, in its new configuration, records a new album devoted to the exacerbated romanticism in the music of Mendelssohn and Schumann.

Death and the Maiden, a masterpiece of the romantic repertory for string quartet, this album associates the gentle melancholy that impregnates Schuberts lieder as arranged and reappropriated by Jean-Luc Fafchamps : here is an atypical cycle of melodies as a kind of progressive contamination of the Viennese masters music by sounds taken from the Belgian composer! From harmonic modifications to the addition here and there of some twentieth-century instrumental techniques we are starting a conversation with Franz Schubert- a desire for melancholy and a tender sorrow. The Alfama Quartet is entirely open to these new encounters, inviting Albane Carreres pure and touching voice to join.

To Death and the Maiden, a masterpiece of the romantic repertory for string quartet, this disc associates the gentle melancholy that impregnates Schubert's lieder as arranged and re-appropriated by Jean-Luc Fafchamps: here is an atypical cycle of melodies as a kind of progressive contamination of the Viennese master's music by sounds taken from the Belgian composer ! From harmonic modifications to the addition here and there of some twentieth-century instrumental techniques are starting a conversation with Franz Schubert, a desire for melancholy and a tender sorrow. The Alfama Quartet opens to the encounters, inviting Albane Carrere's pure and touching voice.

From two magnetic tapes restored by Pedro Félix, Amália Rodrigues ' reissue plan, coordinated by Frederico Santiago, now takes us to rehearsals and creative work, in her home or in the studio

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The fourth studio album of the charming fadista from Mozambique, who continues with love, respect and immense sensitivity the work of divine Amalia. Mariza has that charisma which makes her unforgettable. She speaks directly to your heart. Enjoy a trully delightful album.