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Roberto Bonati & ParmaJazz Frontiere Festival Orchestra, Schola Gregoriana F: Paer Choir: Le Reve Du Jongleur
ByEssentially, Bonati aims to bridge the gap or perhaps elucidate sacred songs in conjunction with jubilant opuses, Euro-classical arrangements and modern jazz-based soloing. This synergistic exhibition also contains changeable patterns and melodious themes along with crisply executed horn charts, as the vocalists often harmonize and accentuate the musicians’ multifarious pronouncements and fervent soloing. Yet on Bonati’s composition titled “Suk”, the orchestra pursues climactic overtures atop Afro-Cuban rhythms and electric guitarist Vincenzo Mingiardi’s combustible lines, whereas the ephemeral mini-suite titled “Aviary”, features airy vocals and the musicians’ fragile interplay intermingled with the 12th century piece titled, “Byrds one Brere”. Otherwise, there’s quite a bit to digest throughout these fourteen works, as Roberto Bonati’s curiously interesting game-plan also initiates some thought provoking propositions. Recommended.
Track Listing
Veni Sancte Spiritus, Spiritus in terra, Pour Guillaume, Suk, Corale Estatico, Veni Creator Spiritus, Aviary, Alle Psallite cum Luya, Alleluja, Due Angeli, Danse Macabre, Aurore, O Lylium Convallium, Gli Angeli di Ildegarda
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Roberto Bonati
composer / conductorComposer and conductor: Roberto Bonati
Album information
Title: Le Reve Du Jongleur | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: MM Records
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