Vai Azulão

Vai Azulão features songs by five composers from Argentina and Brazil who use melody and rhythm from folk and popular music - Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, African, Creole - and blend them with the European classical tradition. Performed by acclaimed Quebec soprano Agathe Martel. Agathe is accompanied by pianist Marc Bourdeau.

"Canadian soprano Agathe Martel has a dark, rich timbre, full-bodied sound, and flowing legato delivery that perfectly suits these sensual, fluid melodies and the vowel-laden Spanish and Portuguese texts. Martel belongs] in a long line of world-class contemporary Canadian singers who is as captivating in this repertoire as she is generally confident and communicative in technique and delivery. Her piano partner, Marc Bordeau, requires special mention for his assured, stylish playing--and the well-balanced if slightly bright engineering completes a near-perfect package. Highly recommended." - ClassicsToday

The CD was also reviewed by Richard Turp on Rayon Musique, the weekly radio program of La Chaine culturelle. He says:

«Un très bel enregistrement de par la qualité de l’interprétation et de l’originalité du programme. Agathe Martel a une voix très chaleureuse et colorée. Elle chante ce répertoire peu connu mais fort accessible avec beaucoup de finesse et de sensualité.»

("A very good recording because of the quality of the performance and the originality of the programme. Agathe Martel has a very warm and colourful voice. She sings this unfamiliar yet very accessible repertoire with much finesse and sensuality.")

Catalog: MAR 285

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