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Gracias a la Vida

Anne-Lise Polchlopek, Federico Tibone, Pierre Laniau

Label: Fuga Libera
EAN / barcode: 5400439008410
Release date: 23 May 2025
Type: Album

This recital is a subtle fusion of classical and popular music from different periods and regions - a hymn to life itself. The programme reflects the multifaceted personal journey of mezzo-soprano Anne-Lise Polchlopek, who transcends the boundaries between repertoires to explore the universality of human existence and the relationship with time, nature and other people. The spectrum ranges from the simplicity of a traditional lullaby to the poetic intimacy of a mélodie or a Lied, from the lyricism of a simple song to the radiance of an aria from an opera or a zarzuela. The creativity of Anne-Lise Pochlopek connects pairs of composers in each piece on this album and takes the listener on a unique journey: De Falla converses with Strauss and Messiaen, while Chaminade and Giménez tease Mozart; Brel responds to Fauré, while Parra sublimes Viardot. "Gracias a la vida" presents new arrangements for voice, guitar and piano and creates a musical odyssey that everyone can participate in and find new connections within.

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Tracklist

01 Candide, Act I: No. 14, I Am Easily Assimilated (Old Lady’s Tango) [Version for Voice and Piano] 02:52
02 5 Lieder, op. 41, TrV 195: No. 1, Wiegenlied 04:45
03 Seis canciones: No. 2, Madre, unos ojuelos ví 02:41
04 Ma première lettre 02:39
05 La Tendresse (Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Jorge Aragón and Pierre Laniau) 02:47
06 7 Canciones populares Españolas: No. 5, Nana (Arr. for Voice and Piano by Pierre Laniau) 01:54
07 3 mélodies, op. 23: No. 1, Les berceaux 02:38
08 Trois mélodies: No. 1, Pourquoi 02:09
09 Trois mélodies: No. 2, Le sourire 01:29
10 Trois mélodies: No. 3, La fiancée perdue 02:34
11 Espoir 02:23
12 Bonjour mon coeur, VWV 1072 01:11
13 La Tempranica: La tarantula e un bicho mu malo (Version for Voice and Piano) 01:47
14 Le nozze de Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Arietta. Voi che sapete (Cherubino) [Arr. for Voice, Piano and Guitar by Jorge Aragón, Pierre Laniau and Federico Tibone] 02:56
15 Mes regrets 03:32
16 Poème d’un jour, op. 21: No. 2, Toujours 01:25
17 La chanson des vieux amants (Arr. for Voice and Piano by Jorge Aragón and Federico Tibon) 05:06
18 Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera, M. 51 03:25
19 Cucurrucucú paloma 04:30
20 Métamorphoses, FP 121: No. 1, Reine des mouettes 01:03
21 Métamorphoses, FP 121: No. 2, C'est ainsi que tu es 02:19
22 Métamorphoses, FP 121: No. 3, Paganini 01:06
23 Carmen, WD 31, Act I: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Pierre Laniau) 03:45
24 La Diva de l’Empire (Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Pierre Laniau) 03:36
25 5 canciones negras: No. 5, Canto negro 01:07
26 Gracias a la vida (Arr. for Voice, Piano and Guitar by Jorge Aragón) 04:14

Source: MusicBrainz

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