Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 1, "Barcelona - Retorno de Colon" (Barcelona - Return of Columbus): Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine (Monks, Citizens, Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand, Columbus, Fernando)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 2, "Lecho de Muerte 1" (Death-Bed 1): Mis ojos cansados (Columbus, Mysterious Character, Monks)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 3a, "En un poblado indio" (In an Indian Village): Song: Uuuuaaa, uuuoaaa, daaaee, uooaaa (Indian Voice)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 3b, "En un poblado indio-pillaje" (In an Indian Village-Pillage): Yeee, yeje, yajo, eee (Indian, Voices of Spaniards)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 4, "Lecho de muerte 2" (Death-Bed 2): Bien seria aquello el Paraiso, libres las gentes (Columbus, Mysterious Character, Monks)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 5: Bobadilla: Ese, Colon, ese extranjero esta llevado de la mano (Margarit, Juan Aguado, Friar Boil, Bobadilla, Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 6, "Mirad" (Look): Doliente mi cuerpo, con sangre mi alma (Columbus)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 7, "Jerusalen" (Jerusalem): Ja, ja, ja! (Courtiers, Columbus, Queen Isabella)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act I Scene 8, "Los Colones" (The Columbuses): Los Colones, los hijos, los hermanos (Hernando, Diego (son), Diego (brother), Bartholomew)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 1, "En un poblado indio" (In an Indian villaga): Dance: Ay! (Voices)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 2, "Lecho de muerte 3" (Death-Bed 3): Aaje, aaja, aajo … (Indians, Mysterious Character, Columbus, Monks)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 3, "Amadisimas" (Beloved Ones!): Cristobal … (Beatrice, Queen Isabella, Columbus)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 4, "Lecho de muerte 4" (Death-Bed 4): Mal supisteis llevar de la mano (Mysterious Character, Columbus, Monks)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 5, "Los Heroes" (The Heroes): Colon! Yo, Vespucio! (Vespucci, Magellan, Columbus, Mysterious Character, Monks, Bolivar, Zapata)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 6, "Apocalipsis" (Apocalypse): Ellos son los verdaderos heroes (Mysterious Character, Monks, Columbus, Voices, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Characters 2, 3, 4, Beatrice, Isabella)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
Death of Columbus: Act II Scene 7, "Perdonadme" (Forgive Me): Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine (Monks, Columbus)Leonardo Balada, Jon Garrison, Judith Jenkins, Katherine Mueller, David Okerlund, Arturo Martin, Dimitrie Lazich, Raymond Blackwell, Milutin Lazich, Brent Stater, Katy Shackleton-Williams, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Page
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Album Description
2009 Naxos2009 Naxos
Leonardo Balada's "Muerte de Colon" is a captivating exploration of historical and cultural themes, presented through the medium of chamber music. Released on September 29, 2009, under the Naxos label, this album spans an impressive 94 minutes, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
Composed by the renowned Leonardo Balada, this work is a dramatic retelling of the final days of Christopher Columbus, blending historical narrative with musical innovation. The album is structured as a two-act opera, with each scene meticulously crafted to depict different moments in Columbus's life, from his return to Spain to his death and the aftermath.
The tracklist is a journey through various settings and emotions, from the solemnity of "Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine" to the energetic "En un poblado indio" (In an Indian Village). The music is a tapestry of voices and instruments, with Balada masterfully weaving together different musical styles and cultural influences.
Balada's compositional prowess shines through in the intricate layering of vocal and instrumental parts, creating a rich and textured soundscape. The album is a testament to Balada's ability to convey complex narratives and emotions through music, making "Muerte de Colon" a significant addition to the chamber music genre.
Whether you're a fan of historical narratives, chamber music, or simply looking to explore new musical territories, "Muerte de Colon" offers a compelling and engaging experience. Balada's unique approach to storytelling through music makes this album a standout piece in his repertoire.
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