Recording of 2001. Media Aetas plays Roberto De Simone's "Li turchi viaggiano.
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The Turks are travelling... In the Neapolitan tradition, "the Turks" are emblematic of the incursions from the Orient in earlier times. In magical symbolism, on the other hand, "the Turks" often represent the souls of the deceased; above all, when they are, at certain times, among the living...
Li Turchi Viaggiano consists of original compositions and traditional material. When traditions die out, they can continue travelling in the creations of an artist, even if this occurs in a new form. This work genuinely reflects Roberto De Simone’s creative versatility, more than 20 years after he gained legendary success with his "Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare".
"Media Aetas", which then succeeded the "NCCP", has become the ideal, Janus-headed performer of De Simone’s works, as it consists of the music theatre ensemble "Media Aetas Teatro", and the music group "Media Aetas". Its name meaning "Middle Ages", as well as "Period of Transition", this group unites outstanding singers/actors and some of Italy’s finest musicians, feeling equally at ease in folk, classical music and jazz.
Media Aetas are:
Fiorenza Calogero - vocals
Raffaello Converso - vocals
Giuseppe Parisi - vocals
Patrizia Spinosi - vocals
Virgilio Villani - vocals
Michele Bonè, guitar
Roberto Carbonara, double bass
Antonio Castaldo, flute
Pasquale Di Nunzio, saxophones
Leonardo Massa, cello
Salvatore Morisco, violin
Marco Sannini, trumpet
Mauro Squillante, mandolin
Alessandro Tedesco, trombone
Domenico Virgili, conductor
PRODUCTION
Manfred Frei
René Pandis
DIRECTORS
Wil Boettger & René Pandis
LOFT music
René Pandis Filmproduktion
© 2001
