A day in six strings

A day in six strings

Recorded Live

Nana de Sevilla – F. G. Lorca & Musette – M. Marais
La dama le demanda – Cabezón & Chingolo – Guastavino
La Forqueray – J. Duphly & La Rêveuse – M. Marais
This program features the driving force and rhythm behind the ensemble – the basso continuo section Esteban Mazer and Lixsania Fernández. Here they have teamed up to create a program highlighting the beautiful colours and expression that only the harpsichord and gamba can give. From music of the Spanish Renaissance to Cuban music of the 20th century, the program is divided into six parts (the number of strings on the viola da gamba). Each part represents a part of the day. Beginning with dawn, music continues through the day all the way to sunrise of the next morning, with time for virtuous work, a relaxing break, a hot afternoon, and even soothing sounds of the night. Each of the six parts use music chosen for its power to evoke that part of the day, gracefully bringing music of a surprising amount of styles and places together in an imaginatively beautiful way.
MUSIC BY: Marais, Guastavino, Handel, C. Valdés, Forqueray, Monteverdi, Robredo, Valdés, Lorca.