Classical Guitar Magazine (England, 2002)

by Steve Marsh

 

El Alma en la Raiz is number 25 in the catalogue of EPSA music's 'Guitarras del Mundo' series, and features two outstanding musicians. One is the composer, Marcelo Coronel who has proved with a single CD alone that he is worthy of international fame and throughly deserving of any fame which this recording may bring him. Without exception the music is wholly enchanting and the musical interest never wanes with the compositions varying moods and complexities. The other is the performer, Leonardo Bravo, who, working closely with Coronel, interprets this lovely music with grace and panache. He has a refined and delicate touch but when something more agressive is needed he has the equipment to handle it. Altogether a delight from start to finish and a recording that I can thoroughly recommend.

 

Contents:

01 A la Fuerza 02:41
02 El Ñandubaysal 03:14
03 El Alma en el Escombro 02:40
04 El Alma en la Raíz 03:26
05 Rumores de la Barranca 03:14
06 Germinación 03:00
07 Esperanza e' pobre 05:06
08 El Triciclo de Mariano 02:16
09 Modorra Litoraleña 03:54
10 La Crecida 04:02
11 El Alma en el Atril 05:15
12 Umpo Koloca 02:29
13 Pa' Lisandro 02:02