Bolivian Baroque = Baroque music from missions of the Chiquitos and Moxos Indians – Florilegium and Bolivian soloists – Channel Classics SACD + DVD

by | Jul 7, 2005 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews | 0 comments

Bolivian Baroque = Baroque music from missions of  the
Chiquitos and Moxos Indians – Florilegium and Bolivian soloists –
Channel Classics CCSSA 22105 – Multichannel SACD, 75 min. + Fullscreen
DVD with PCM Stereo, 45 min.****:

This excellent recording from Channel Classics began when a number of
musical texts dating from the early 1700s were discovered in the Church
of Concepcion in the Bolivian jungle. The baroque specialty group
Florilegium became interested in recording the project, and it was
decided that Bolivian singers should be used throughout. The works were
staged and recorded in Bolivia, and this multichannel SACD and the
accompanying bonus DVD document the proceedings.

The music, while uncredited, is superb, and very much in the Baroque
tradition – I found it to be reminiscent of Vivaldi or Telemann, played
in historically informed performances. The Bolivian soloists are just
sensational, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Channel Classics
chose to record them again – they’re really that good! Sound, as always
was excellent – I’ve never heard a bad disc from Channel Classics. My
only caveat had to do with the bonus DVD, but then let’s emphasize
again BONUS DVD! The video wasn’t widescreen, it was a bit grainy, and
the sound was only PCM stereo. Otherwise, it offered a fascinating
insight into the efforts that produced this excellent set and was a
highly enjoyable watch. Highly recommended.

— Tom Gibbs  

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