La Folia de la Spagna

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Atrium Musicae de Madrid directed by Gregorio Paniagua performing his own La Folia de la Spagna. "All the composers in the world who write their own Folia don’t keep a close account of what they are doing. They mature ... [Show more]

Description:
Atrium Musicae de Madrid directed by Gregorio Paniagua performing his own La Folia de la Spagna.

"All the composers in the world who write their own Folia don’t keep a close account of what they are doing. They mature patiently like the tree that does not haste his sap; they soak up everything and remain confident in the torments of spring, without anxiety that they might not know another spring. And spring comes and a quiet weariness overcomes them, even if they are patient, carefree and calm, as if all eternity lay before them. They can then love their Folia and their solitude; they endure the pain it causes them and succeed in investing the sound of their complaint with beauty". - Gregorio Paniagua

"Gregorio Paniagua and his original-instrument ensemble present a bizarre program based on the ancient tune known as the 'Spanish Follies' and intended to illustrate the 'folly' or madness that has been said to tinge Spanish culture. Mad it is, with a vengeance. Among the original instruments sounding off here are automobiles, pistols and birds". - The Absolute Sound
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