Jordi Savall's 'Granada Eterna' is a captivating musical journey that delves into the rich cultural heritage of medieval Spain. Released on 20 May 2016 by Alia Vox, this classical album is a testament to Savall's mastery of medieval music. With a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, 'Granada Eterna' transports listeners to a bygone era, where the sounds of the Middle Ages come alive.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the hauntingly beautiful 'Invocación Qamti be-Ishon Layla' to the lively 'Danza morisca'. Savall's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy are evident throughout the album, as he weaves together a tapestry of sounds that reflect the complex cultural landscape of medieval Spain.
From the instrumental 'Taqsim' pieces, which showcase Savall's skill on the ney and kanun, to the poignant 'Lamento: Plange Castella misera', each track is a testament to the artist's dedication to his craft. The album also features recitations of historical texts, including the 'Carta sobre la conversión forzosa' and the 'Diario de abordo de Cristóbal Colón', which add a sense of depth and context to the music.
With 'Granada Eterna', Jordi Savall has created an album that is at once a tribute to the musical traditions of medieval Spain and a deeply personal expression of his own artistic vision. The result is a work of profound beauty and elegance, one that will resonate with fans of classical and medieval music alike.
(C) 2016 Alia Vox
Tracks
Invocación Qamti be-Ishon Layla (Cantar de los Cantares. Inspirado en Cantar 3, 1-4)Jordi Savall, Lior Elmaleh
Taqsim (Kanun) - Improvisación - Moaxaja: Ya gosan naqa - Ibn Zuhr (Sevilla 1073-1162) - Tradición Al-ÁndalusJordi Savall, Waed Bouhassoun
Fragmento de la Carta sobre la conversión forzosa Iggeret ha-Shemad, cap. IV [Texto recitado] - Las Estrellas de los cielos (Instrumental) - Anónimo sefardíJordi Savall, Manuel Forcano
Danza morisca (Instrumental)Jordi Savall
Lamento: Plange Castella misera - Anónimo, Códice de Las Huelgas, f. 160, s. XJordi Savall, Marc Mauillon
Danza de iniciación (Instrumental)Jordi Savall
Lamento hebraico-andaluz Dror yiqrá - Dunash ben Labrat, s. XJordi Savall, Waed Bouhassoun, Lior Elmaleh
Poema en piedra de la Alhambra de Granada. Texto en árabe de Ibn Zamrak [Texto recitado] - Taqsim (improvisación instrumental)Jordi Savall, Manuel Forcano
Pero que seja a gente - Cantiga de Santa María (CSM 181) - Alfonso X El SabioJordi Savall
Romance fronterizo: Cerco de Baeza - Anónimo, Cancionero de Palacio (CMP 106)Jordi Savall
Lamento: El camino – La angustia - Improvisación andalusíJordi Savall, Waed Bouhassoun
Propiñan del Melyor (Instrumental) - Anónimo, s. XVJordi Savall
Villancico: Aquella mora garrida - Gabriel, Cancionero de Palacio (CMP 254)Jordi Savall
Villancico: Viva el gran Re Don Fernando - Carlo VerardiJordi Savall
Romance: El pan de la aflicción - Plegaria sefardíJordi Savall, Lior Elmaleh
Diario de abordo de Cristóbal Colón, Noche del 11 al 12 octubre 1492 [Texto recitado]Jordi Savall, Manuel Forcano
Villancico: Todos los bienes del mundo - Juan del EnzinaJordi Savall
Crónica de los Reyes de Castilla, cap. CXCVI [Texto recitado]Jordi Savall, Manuel Forcano