Barlovento (Windward) is the orchestra’s latest release. The beautiful recording presents traditional Galician pieces with captivating new arrangements by Rodrigo Romani, Anxo Pintos and Xaquín Xesteira. The richness of the instrumentation creates variety of moods, that range from lively and climactic pieces rooted in folk dances to the serene.
SonDeSeu’s musicians include:
- Rodrigo Romaní as general manager
- Hurdy gurdy section – Director: Anxo Pintos. Musicians: Sandra Fernández, Paula García, Paz Martínez, Iván Costa, Liliana Carro, María Muras and Teresa Gómez
- Harp section - Director: Rodrigo Romaní. Musicians: Fran Martínez, Alba Barreiro, David Muñiz, Laura Barreiro, OlallaVidal, Lorena Reinaldo and Beatriz Martínez
- Bagpipe section - Director: Xaquín Xesteira. Musicians: Juan Carlos Pardo, Raquel Domínguez, Miguel Fraguas, Sito Muiños, Xurxo Antúnez, Xose L. Sanromán
- Requinta section – Director: Xosé Liz. Musicians: Pilar Vieira, Fernando Pérez, Xaime Rebollo
- Fiddle (violin) section - Director: Alfonso Franco. Musicians: Begoña Riobó, Alfonso Merino, Paco Táboas, Nuria Zunzunegui, Miguel A. Rodríguez, Jose Varela, Felipe Rodicio
- Percussion - Director: Xaquín Xesteira. Musicians: Anxo Pardo, Marilú Campos, Eva González, Xavier Figueroa
- Vocal section - Director: Francisco J. Feijoó, "Chisco". Musicians: Xela Conde, Gloria Pérez, Ana Domínguez, Lourdes Queimadelos, Teresa Santamaría, Noelia Vázquez, Eva González, Leticia Rodríguez, Laura López, Rosa Martínez, Raquel Valcarce, Itzíar Solar, Sara Malvido
Barlovento is a stellar recording by one of the finest folk orchestras in Europe.
The album is available from Zona de compras and FNAC.
