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歌とギターの絶妙なハーモニー

マリーナ・ヴィオッティはスイス出身のメゾソプラノ。ジャズ、ゴスペル、ヘヴィメタに親しみ大学で哲学と文学を専攻し、卒業後本格的に声楽を学んだ変わり種。オペラ、宗教曲のほか、ジャンルにとらわれぬ活動を繰り広げている。

最新盤はフォーレとマスネのフランス歌曲と、スペイン・ラテンアメリカの歌をギター伴奏で聴かせてくれる魅力的なアルバム。またレオ・フェレやジャック・ブレルのシャンソンもイキに聴かせます。ファリャの「7つのスペイン民謡」や南米系のものはもちろんながら、フォーレやマスネの歌曲がギター伴奏と合うのに驚かされます。
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This program of love songs from mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti and guitarist Gabriel Bianco boils down a variety of music to the combination of voice and guitar, with most of the songs arranged by Bianco himself. To perform the likes of Faure on a guitar is unusual, but it works in this context, where the performers draw entirely unexpected connections between French music, Latin American popular song, and more. It is a bold program, and it is gorgeous. Viottis voice is a magnificent instrument, warm and rounded but with a haze that hints at many experiences in the world. Her experience extends from opera to metal; she is neither French nor Spanish nor Latin American, but it would be hard to find a singer more suited to this project. Biancos guitar is an agile thing, capable of hanging back or jumping into the dialogue. The words "Porque existe otro querer" ("because another love exists") come from a Cuban popular song of 1945, Dos Gardenias, that was composed by Isolina Carrillo and also recorded by Buena Vista Social Club, Daniel Santos, and others. One could start by sampling that, or one of the Siete canciones populares espanolas of Falla, the original locus point for the grand fusion the performers are seeking. The players conclude with the zippy La danza of Rossini and a German song by Pauline Viardot that somewhat breaks the romantic mood, but by that time, it hardly matters; the listener will be totally satisfied. Aparte delivers excellent studio sound that captures all the many shades on display. ~ James Manheim