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The Art of Flemish Song

$15.99

The Art of Flemish Song
Renaissance Music by Josquin, LaRue, Willaert and others

Duo LiveOak
Nancy Knowles, soprano, flute
Frank Wallace, baritone, vihuelas de mano
Centaur Records CD - CRC 2109

Sound Samples & Track Listing

01 Autant en emporte Pierre de La Rue
02 Tous les regretz Antoine Brumel
03 Trop plus de secretz Pierre de La Rue
04 Il viendra le jour Pierre de La Rue
05 Trop plus de secretz Pierre de La Rue
06 Fors seulement Matthaeus Pipelare
07 Mille regretz Josquin Des Préz
08 Guillaume se va chauffer Josquin Des Préz
09 Mon père m'a donné mari Heinrich Isaac
10 Ricercare for Lute no 6 Vincenzo Capirola
11 Christe de si dedero Alexander Agricola
12 Ik draghe de mutse clutse Jacob Obrecht
13 Een Wrolic wesen Jacobus Barbireau
14 In te Domine speravi, per trovar pietà Josquin Des Préz
15 A quando, a quando haveva Adrian Willaert
16 O bene mio famm'uno favore Adrian Willaert
17 Vecchie letrose Adrian Willaert
18 Fantasia Mudarra
19 Fantasia Mudarra
20 Cancion Gombert/Narvaez
21 Qui tollis peccata mundi Josquin Des Préz
22 Qu'es mi vida preguntays Johannes Ockeghem
23 Nunca fué pena major Johannes Wreede
24 De la Momera Johannes Ockeghem

CD Notes

Most of the great composers of the Renaissance hailed from the Lowlands. Even the first of the great cancioneros of Spain, the Cancionero de Segovia, is filled with foreign composers of Flemish name. Heard here in original tablatures and the scholarly arrangements of Frank Wallace, melodies soar and intertwine in the acoustics of Sant Esteve de Olius, romanesque church of Catalunya, Spain.

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5 of 5 Stars Kemer Thomson
Although this appears to be one of LiveOak's earlier recordings, it is a timeless treasure. The voices match the period: a plain, sweet and wistful soprano, a rich baritone that carries the introspection, and even meloncholy of much of the music.

The use of the Spanish vihuelas is not only historically appropriate for the 16th century Flemish courts, it works particularly well. Frank Wallace's mastery of the instrument and idiom is a marvel; his ability to sing while playing not trivial parts is all the more impressive. Included are several vihuela solos I might have wished were miked a bit closer, but which retain the balance of the other tracks and the overall feeling of hearing a live performance.

I bought the recording almost as much to hear Mille Regrets, attributed to Josquin, as anything else. I have usually heard this famous song in lute or vihuela intabulations--never in a vocal version. This arrangement begins with flute and vihuela, then switches to Nancy Knowles' sweet soprano. The effect is totally charming, and I would recommend the album, if only for that one track. However, it is only one of many delights.
5 of 5 Stars Critical Review
The rubric LiveOak conveys much about this performance, its timelessness and peaceful ambience... In a performance suffused with obvious confidence, conviction and ease, Knowles and Wallace declaim the texts clearly and precisely...[a] thoroughly authentic and delightful performance. Highly recommended.
- Juanita Karpf, High Performance Review
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