Granada 1013-1502

This SACD is absolutely the most elegant illustration of any musical, historical documentary I have ever seen. I am so grateful to all those masterful artists for this fascinating story about Granada and the ALHAMBRA.. Having visited this masterpiece of MOORISH Architecture multiple times , this unique creational, artistic story - along with RALPH COSHAM's audio book : "TALES OF THE ALHAMBRA" , are the ONLY substitutes for not actually being there in person. This SACD and Cosham's Audio Book both poignantly highlight the POMPOUS , ruinous abortions that CHRISTIAN Kings did to the Alhambra, and the Great Moorish monuments in Cordoba & Sevilla.

Excellently performed medieval music covering a 500 year period from Granada and Andalucia generally from the various strands of Islamic, Jewish and Castillian cultures . The emotional impact of the songs of exile and loss contrasting well with the celebratory song and dance music. Excellent text, photos and research. High quality production all round from Jordi Savall and his team of Catalan and multi national performers that reflect the cultural changes that occurred in waves throughout the period. A live recording.

A wonderful recording which I discovered when a track was played on BBC R3's Record Review. It offers a great listening experience, ranging from the muezzin-like chants at the opening through to ceremonial dances and plangent arias. It was my CD of the year and was happy to buy several copies as gifts for friends. Track no.19 is a real show stopper! An unusual but invaluable addition to my collection.

Interesting and hitherto unknown melange of medieval music from Catalunya, from Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures. A true revelation - worth the money. fascinating accompanying book, well illustrated with useful notes.

A little like ‘Jerusalem and Istanbul’. But still excellent.

I always enjoy recordings by Jordi Savall and his various ensembles but I enjoyed this one even more as I was in the audience at the Palacio Carlos V in Granada's Alhambra for the concert that was recorded for this disc.

A wonderful collection of music from the various peoples that lived in Spain before the XV century. Savall is ever a warranty.

What stunning beautiful music ! Never get tired of it. Beautiful production and presentation. Arrived very quickly. Could not be better.

Everything about it is magnificent as is everything that Jordi Saval and his musicians do.

Extraordinaria música e interpretación.

Lo sappiamo: di Maestri con la competenza, la curiosità e la disponibilità di Jordi Savall non ce ne sono poi tanti. L'altezza e la raffinatezza della sua musica e la 'qualitas' della sua conoscenza bibliografica delle partiture del '500 e '600 a cavallo tra Oriente e Occidente meritano ogni investimento. Dal vivo, poi, è una delizia e il Maestro ha sempre un momento per tutti gli 'adepti' che lo vanno ad ascoltare di persona.

Savall ist ein Kenner der andalusischen, der sephardischen und der arabisch- mahgrebinischen Musik, einfühlsam und von hervorragender Spielkunst am Instrument. Seine Musiker haben das aufgenommen, nicht zum ersten Mal.

サヴァール氏の演奏なので購入。アラビア語の歌などあって、すこし浮世離れした雰囲気がいいね。４番目だったかモサラベ聖歌がはいっていて、グレゴリオ聖歌とは違った雰囲気だね。