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Christophorus Columbus: Les Paradis Perdus - Savall

Alia Vox AVSA9850 (2 discs)

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical

Christophorus Columbus: Les Paradis Perdus (Lost Paradises)

Montserrat Figueras (soprano)
Hesperion XXI
La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Jordi Savall (director)

The famous navigator Christophorus Columbus was also a clear-sighted witness of the changes of the XVth Century : the end of 'Al-Andalus', the Muslim kingdom; the Exodus of the Jews and the Discovery of a New World. As always, these changes found their transcription in contemporary musical production. Tracing the original repertoire, Jordi Savall offers an unique journey through the Christian, Jewish and Muslim musical traditions in relationship with texts by or about Columbus and his time.

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