Theodorakis / Neruda: Canto General - Oratorio in a Latin American-Greek Rhythm

soliści;
Orquesta de nuestra tierra;
Griessler, Leopold;

GR 99025

The poem cycle Canto General by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, about Latin America’s struggle against colonialism, is a protest against lethargy and feelings of impotence by drawing on the roots, making historical contexts transparent and restoring man’s own possibilities of development in awareness. Hence, the Canto General has become a universal work with the message: ‘a different world is possible! Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis arranged parts of the poem cycle into an Oratorio for Two Solo Voices with a Mixed Choir and Orchestra. This recording by the Choir of Erste Bank, supported by Protestant Choirs from Vienna, Lower Austria and Styria (choir master: Sybille von Both), soloists Julia Schilinski, mezzo soprano, and Sergio Cattaneo, baritone, and the Orquesta de nuestra tierra is conducted by Leopold Griessler.

CD x 2

Muzyka klasyczna

Gramola

04-02-2015

9003643990258