Ensemble Galilei – From Whence We Came (Sono Luminus, 2016)
Ensemble Galilei brings together the worlds of classical music and the folk melodies of Scotland, Ireland and Sweden. The American acoustic ensemble has a chamber music feel, featuring virtuoso musicians playing a mix of classical and traditional music instruments. The Ensemble’s name was inspired by composer Vincenzo Galilei.
Ensemble Galilei’s latest release, From Whence We Came, is a 2-disc set with an audio CD and a Blu-Ray disc. The music selection switches from lively traditional folk tunes to evocative classical pieces and a handful of original compositions.
The lineup on From Whence We Came includes Isaac Alderson on uilleann pipes, Irish flute, whistle; Ryan McKasson on fiddle; Kathryn Montoya on baroque oboe and recorder; Jackie Moran on drums, percussion, banjo, vocals; Sue Richards on Celtic harp, and Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba.
The Blu-Ray disc includes high resolution Surround Sound and Stereo versions of the recording.
From Whence We Came is a splendid recording that showcases the beauty of combining classical and traditional Celtic and Nordic music.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
