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Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon
The Cosmopolitan — Songs by Oswald von Wolkenstein
Album DE 2014 on Christophorus label
Classical (Medieval)
Dedicated to the memory of Ulrich Müller († 2012) and with a preface by Dieter Kühn. Oswald von Wolkenstein: politician, diplomat, Lord of Hauenstein-castle, Knight of the Reign and bon vivant... these were his "main professions" and they took him to nearly all regions of the world known in his time. Today, he is most famous for his most important "hobbies": he was a master poet, musician and composer, a fine singer and player of diverse instruments and, ostensibly was fluent in around ten languages. From no other poet-composer of the Middle Ages has such a multifaceted repertoire been handed down: he wrote not only popular songs and simple, monophonic narrative songs, but also complex polyphony with refined, intricate part writing. Almost everything that was in vogue during his time can be found in his personal manuscripts, but none of the music in his collection can compare to the strange yet fascinating sounds that came from his own pen. For the CD "The Cosmopolitan—Songs by Oswald von Wolkenstein", Marc Lewon has compiled a programme with his Ensemble Leones that does justice to Oswald's versatility as poet and musician. Alongside rarely heard pieces, they present a series of premiere recordings ranging from multilingual "macaronic" Lieder and travel descriptions to true musical gems. All compositions and song texts are by Oswald von Wolkenstein (c1376-1445). All editions are by Marc Lewon, except Track 02 “Stampanie,” which is an instrumental arrangement on “Do fraig amors” by Baptiste Romain.
Musicians
 | Ensemble Leones , album by |
 | Marc Lewon fl, vl, DE vocals, directed by, cittern, cimbalom, lute, plectrum lute, album by |
 | Miriam Andersén hrp, voc, SE harp, rattle, vocals, horn, cow horn |
 | Tobie Miller rec, CA hurdy gurdy, vocals |
 | Baptiste Romain vn, FR vielle, bagpipes |
 | Els Janssens voc, vocals |
Composers
| Oswald von Wolkenstein |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do Fraig Amors | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:08 | |
| 2 | Stampanie | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 2:05 | |
| 3 | Freu Dich, Du Weltlich Creatúr | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 2:01 | |
| 4 | Durch Aubenteuer Tal Und Perg | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 12:05 | |
| 5 | Gar Wunniklich Hat Si Mein Herz Besessen | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:48 | |
| 6 | Es Seusst Dort Her von Orient | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 11:28 | |
| 7 | Ach Senliches Leiden | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:42 | |
| 8 | Wes Mich Mein Búl Ie Hat Erfreut | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:29 | |
| 9 | Wol Auff, Wol An | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 6:35 | |
| 10 | Ain Gút Geboren Edel Man | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:37 | |
| 11 | Nu rue mit sorgen | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:37 | |
| 12 | Wer Ist, Die Da Durchleuchtet | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 6:09 | |
| 13 | Ich Klag | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 4:00 | |
| 14 | Mit Gúnstlichem Herzen | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 2:55 | |
| 15 | Herz, Prich | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 3:41 | |
| 16 | Wol Auff, Wir Wellen Slauffen / Bog de Primi Was Dustu Da | Ensemble Leones, Marc Lewon | 7:16 |
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