The feats of King Arthur and his Knights have inspired artistic creation in many art forms. In this disc we hear how troubadours spread their stories and we journey through twelfth-, thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Europe to encounter the Arthurian musical traditions of Germany, Spain, France and England. Full of allusions to legend, and also to contemporary events, the songs are masterpieces of their time. The composers include Alonso X el Sabio of Spain and Richard the Lionheart, whose Je nulls homs priz is one of the most beautiful of all medieval songs. Tenor JoseFerrero studied singing in Valencia with Ana Luisa Chova and has appeared as a soloist with distinguished conductors and colleagues, performing in Europe's principal theatres and festivals. His interest in early music led to the foundation in 2002 of the ensemble Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla, also recorded on Endechar (Naxos 8.572443).

Tracklist:

Cantiga 35: O Que A Santa Maria (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Tristrant Muste Sonder Danc (15th Century) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Dance Of The Forest Of No Return (13th Century) (Stantipe I) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Deus Est Ensi Comme Li Pellicanz (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Redit Aetas Aurea (12th Century) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Ja Nuls Hom Pres (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Pange Melos Lacrimosum (12th Century) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Quarte Estampie Royale (13th Century) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
La Douce Voiz Du Louseignol Sauvage (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Dance Of The Forest Of No Return (13th Century) (Stantipe II) (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Can Vei La Lauzeta (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Cantiga 419: Des Quando Deus Sa Madre (Arr. J. Ferrero)
Dance Of The Forest Of No Return (13th Century) (Stantipe III) (Arr. J. Ferrero): Dance Of The Forest No Return (13th Century) (
Cantiga 108: Dereit' E De Ss' End' Achar (Arr. J. Ferrero)

UPC: 747313278473
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.31.12
Format: CD

Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla - Tristan's Harp: Arthurian Medieval Music / Various (CD)