Music of Antonio de Cabezón, played by F. Vicens

[Walker]

There's something about Diferencias sobre el canto llano del caballero by Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1566) that I find utterly magnetic when played by a great accordionist - and with Fanny Vicens we certainly have an excellent musician. I don't know what it is, but the accordion gives certain renaissance and baroque pieces a... a new colour. The bellows control is so awesome too and helps to shape the contours of every phrase. I like the piece a lot - especially those meandering opening lines... so calming. It's like the composer was inspired by something marvellous. And here's me now, sitting by my desk, looking out the window as the sun shines into the valley and the fields glow a soft golden hue and flow into little hills, that, in turn, melt into layer upon layer of distant mountains. So whatever inspired Antonio de Cabezón, it worked, and it has become a fitting soundtrack for me now, gazing into the strath when I ought to be working.

Thanks Ms Vicens, great interpretation!


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[Tom]

Great find Stewart, thanks!

 

[Walker]

Thanks @Tom, I'm glad you like the piece. Antonio de Cabezón's music is beautiful. Perhaps it is not easy for the modern ear to process it, as it is quite fluid and subtle music that can be disorientating for the listener who isn't used to such a style. You know what I am like Tom, I'm not one for modern or conventional choices. I guess I just find so much to appreciate in this nearly 500 year old keyboard music and I rarely miss an opportunity to wax poetic when inspired. I guess living out here I see parallels between the landscapes and the undulations in music. Here's a scene from out the back garden that I find very pleasant. So often I look out to the distant Monadhliath Mountains, often in full view, but at other times, like here, they become hardly visible, shrouded in the cloud and descending mist...​

 

[Tom]

Thanks @Tom, I'm glad you like the piece. Antonio de Cabezón's music is beautiful. Perhaps it is not easy for the modern ear to process it, as it is quite fluid and subtle music that can be disorientating for the listener who isn't used to such a style. You know what I am like Tom, I'm not one for modern or conventional choices. I guess I just find so much to appreciate in this nearly 500 year old keyboard music and I rarely miss an opportunity to wax poetic when inspired. I guess living out here I see parallels between the landscapes and the undulations in music. Here's a scene from out the back garden that I find very pleasant. So often I look out to the distant Monadhliath Mountains, often in full view, but at other times, like here, they become hardly visible, shrouded in the cloud and descending mist...​

Wow, that’s truly beautiful Stewart! That kind of landscape definitely suits the music you posted.

 

[saundersbp]

There's something about Diferencias sobre el canto llano del caballero by Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1566) that I find utterly magnetic when played by a great accordionist

Wonderful music and a piece I've played many times on the organ. I think it sounds even better on the accordion!