Arias & Misa Criolla (2006)

The Second Vatican Council decided that masses no longer had to be sung exclusively in Latin. The response from musicians all over the world was varied. The most lasting success was enjoyed by the Misa Criolla, conceived by Ariel Ramirez in 1963 that became popular all over the world. It is a highly individual blend of musical inspiration, superb craftsmanship, deep religiosity and a profound knowledge of authentic South American folklore, all of which Ramirez has brought together to create a work that is a unique combination of folk and classical music. On the 21st June 1990, two years after his sensational and much acclaimed return to the opera and concert stage, Jose Carreras sang the solo part, at the Mission Dolores in San Francisco. Ramirez played the organ or piano part. As musical introduction, the recording starts with four songs by South American, Central American and Spanish composers, in which José Carreras is accompanied by Italian pianist Lorenzo Bavaj. (bron: Arthaus)