Courts in Colour

A collection of traditional melodies from the important courts of Spain, France, Egypt and Jerusalem in the Middle Ages.

A fascinating collection of 21 vibrant tracks based on melodies from four mediæval courts, those of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 - 1204), Gaon of Tiberias (1000-1077), Saladin of Egypt (1138-1193) and Alfonso X of Castile and Leon (1252-1284). Cantigas creatively explore sounds and expression within an historical context, brought to life by an array of authentic mediæval instruments revealing the unique style and character of each nationality.

Artist

Cantigas

Cantigas recreate the music of the Middle Ages with authentic compositions which use techniques of mediaeval performance practice such as countermelodies, drones, rhythm parts and creative improvisation.


Press quotes

“[An] excellently produced and performed disc which will bring much joy to lovers of early music.”

— The Canberra Times

“played with delicacy, precision and power ... Thanks to Cantigas for finding this music and performing it.”

— The Melburnian

“If you like folk music, you will probably go nute over it”

— Patrice Connelly, Australian Music Teacher Magazine

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Track Listing

  1. A l'entrade del tens clar
  2. Gaite de la Tor
  3. Ce fut en mai
  4. C'est la fins
  5. Can vei la lauzeta
  6. A chantar
  7. De bone amour
  8. Hebrew Melody I and II (Niggunim)
  9. Hebrew Melody III
  10. Hebrew Melody IV
  11. Hebrew Melody V Fun shtot tsu shtot
  12. Hebrew Melody VI
  13. Turkish Melody I (Taqsim)
  14. Turkish Semai
  15. Turkish Melody II (Taqsim)
  16. Cantiga 353 Quen a omagen
  17. Cantiga 3 (supp) Alegria
  18. Cantiga 384 A que por muygran
  19. Cantiga 10 (supp) Como o demo
  20. Cantiga 2 (supp) Virgen Madre gloriosa
  21. Cantiga 375 En todo nos faz merçee

Performers

Availability

Courts in Colour can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Categories
Classical, Early music
Catalogue number
MD 3177
Alternate catalogue number
MD3177
Barcode
EAN 9314574317725