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The term salón in the title of this release is more than just an evocative concept; the music included is, for the most part, of the genre known as salon music (or, for one derogatory writer, "potted-palm music"). Salon music flourished in many countries and gave rise to a largely neglected Latin American repertory of whose rediscovery this album by Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio is part. It was music for use in middle-class homes, modest in technical demands and rooted in the dances and genre pieces of the 19th century, the waltz above all. Most of this release is devoted to three composers: Manuel Ponce, the only famous one of the group, who composed in an extended salon-type language in the first half of the 20th century. He is joined by two of his immediate predecessors, Ricardo Castro (whose name is hilariously butchered in the CD booklet) and Felipe Villanueva. The language of both adds a bit of popular-inspired Mexican flair to the well-worn European waltz and mazurka. Osorio wisely avoids overdoing these Mexican elements, which will soak in on their own as one listens to the music. The best, however, is saved for last. It is by José Rolón, a student of Nadia Boulanger whose age was between that of Villanueva and Castro and that of Ponce. His contribution, the Vals Capricho, Op. 14, is a virtuoso paraphrase in the manner of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, with the song Sobre las olas by Juventino Rosas as its source material. The title may not ring a bell, but anyone who has ever ridden on a merry-go-round will recognize it. This is not exactly salon music, but it's a real gem, and Osorio handles it confidently. Recommended to lovers of Latin American music.
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Vals Capricho, Op. 1 (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Sueno Dorado (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Vals carresante (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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20 Mazurcas (Manuel Maria Ponce)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer
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Causerie (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Tercera Mazurka, Op. 27 (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Marchita el Alma . (Manuel Maria Ponce)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer
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Ebelia (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Vals amoroso, Op. 31, No. 11 (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Mazurca melancolica (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Barcarola in Op. 30, No. 2 (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Vals, 'Amor' (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Todo paso . (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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Vals sentimental in Op. 30, No. 1 (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Vals bluette (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Mazurca de Salon (Manuel Maria Ponce)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer
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Vals melancolico, Op. 36, No. 2 (Ricardo Castro)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Ricardo Castro, Composer
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Vals Poetico (Felipe Villanueva)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Felipe Villanueva, Composer
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3 Canciones Populares Mexicanas (Manuel Maria Ponce)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer
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Valse Caprice on a theme by J. Rosas (José Rolon)
Jorge Federico Osorio, Performer - José Rolon, Composer
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Album review
The term salón in the title of this release is more than just an evocative concept; the music included is, for the most part, of the genre known as salon music (or, for one derogatory writer, "potted-palm music"). Salon music flourished in many countries and gave rise to a largely neglected Latin American repertory of whose rediscovery this album by Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio is part. It was music for use in middle-class homes, modest in technical demands and rooted in the dances and genre pieces of the 19th century, the waltz above all. Most of this release is devoted to three composers: Manuel Ponce, the only famous one of the group, who composed in an extended salon-type language in the first half of the 20th century. He is joined by two of his immediate predecessors, Ricardo Castro (whose name is hilariously butchered in the CD booklet) and Felipe Villanueva. The language of both adds a bit of popular-inspired Mexican flair to the well-worn European waltz and mazurka. Osorio wisely avoids overdoing these Mexican elements, which will soak in on their own as one listens to the music. The best, however, is saved for last. It is by José Rolón, a student of Nadia Boulanger whose age was between that of Villanueva and Castro and that of Ponce. His contribution, the Vals Capricho, Op. 14, is a virtuoso paraphrase in the manner of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, with the song Sobre las olas by Juventino Rosas as its source material. The title may not ring a bell, but anyone who has ever ridden on a merry-go-round will recognize it. This is not exactly salon music, but it's a real gem, and Osorio handles it confidently. Recommended to lovers of Latin American music.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:13:11
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Jorge Federico Osorio
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Cedille
- Genre: Classical
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