About this project
Make it happen! Participate in the creation of a new recording album by Patricia Caicedo performing some of the most beautiful songs written by some of the most important composers from Latin America.
Help Patricia to continue with her mission of preserving and promoting the Latin-American & Spanish Musical Heritage.
The 2 CDs that are part of this new album SONGS OF LOVE, SAUDADE & FELICIDAD.... Contains 51 songs by important composers from México, Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brasil, Perú and Venezuela.
Most of these beautiful songs have never been recorded or published and will come to life thanks to Patricia´s commitment to research and perform this important part of the world´s musical heritage and thanks to the people who decided to join her in her crusade to save this beautiful music.
Para los que hablan español...
A los que hablan español y quieren saber un poco sobre mi trabajo les invito a ver esta entrevista que salió al aire el 20 de diciembre en Russia Today http://actualidad.rt.com/programas/a_solas/1349 . Alli podrán conocerme a mi y a mi trabajo. También pueden visitar mi web www.patriciacaicedo.com en donde hay mucha información, videos y música.
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Get to know Patricia
Hi, my name is Patricia Caicedo, my mission as a singer is to preserve and internationally promote the Latin American and Spanish art song repertoire, its composers and poets.
My interest in this repertory began in my native Colombia during my training as a classical singer. While a classically trained musician's studies follow a strictly Euro-centric model based in the study of German, Italian and French repertoire, my teacher broke with tradition and taught me Latin American art songs. Once exploring this repertoire, I found a connection with Latin American folk music - it was the intersection of classical repertoire and folklore - with which I feel a strong identification.
I subsequently began to look for art songs by Latin American composers but ran into many obstacles, the first of which was the fact that these songs could not be found in music stores. Over time I discovered that these songs were often not published or that they are now out of print, which makes them especially difficult to find.
I started including these songs in my concert programs and proposed programs made-up exclusively of this repertory. However, I encountered resistance from programmers, some of whom suggested that I sing traditional Lied by European composers. It seemed that Latin American art songs were not considered to be on the same level as traditional lieder!
I then began my "detective" work searching for songs in family records, libraries of various countries and by contacting composers or their descendants directly.
I am driven by the desire to make the repertoire known and to help it achieve its rightful place in an international context. I consider this my mission.
To date I have recorded five CDs dedicated to the Latin American Repertoire, I have published three books, which are now considered reference books in the field, and I am the founder and director of the Barcelona Festival of Song; a Summer Course and concert series dedicated to the study of this wonderful repertoire.
As a musicologist, I am an expert in the history and musical interpretation of this vocal repertoire. Besides performing I often serve as a teacher giving concert-lectures, master classes, and serving as Artist-in-Residence at universities in the United States and as Cultural Ambassador for the Colombian and Spanish Diplomatic Corps.
You can find more information about me and my work in my website www.patriciacaicedo.com . You can also go to www.mundoartstv.com and watch some of my performances. In those sites you will be able to hear songs, watch videos, interviews and even become my fan ;)
Para los que hablan español...
A los que hablan español y quieren saber un poco sobre mi trabajo les invito a ver esta entrevista que salió al aire el 20 de diciembre en Russia Today http://actualidad.rt.com/programas/a_solas/1349 . Alli podrán conocerme a mi y a mi trabajo. También pueden visitar mi web www.patriciacaicedo.com en donde hay mucha información, videos y música.
What is an art song?
People often ask me what I’m talking about when I’m referring to Latin-American art song, so let me explain it: an art song is a composition for voice and piano or voice and guitar in which the composer sets to music poetry, usually by a great poet.
The origins of the genre originate from 19th century Germany where composers such as Schubert and Schumann were writing Lieder (lit. songs) for piano and solo voice. The “Lieder” style was lyrical and stressed the link between poetic texts and their musical setting. It soon spread worldwide.
Latin American composers quickly learnt about this and began composing in the lieder style, with a difference: Latin American composers were writing in a socio-cultural context being shaped by profoundly nationalistic social trends and a fertile musical renaissance was spread throughout the Americas.
If you like to learn about the Latin-American Art Song repertoire and its composers please read the following article DISCOVERING LATIN-AMERICAN SOUL TROUGH SONG AND POETRY, written by Patricia Caicedo and published in the January-February 2012 issue of VoicePrints the publication of the New York Singing Teachers Association.
Why is it important to bring to light this music?
This project deepens the knowledge of culturally significant Hispanic poetry and music for current and future generations to appreciate and enjoy. These recordings will be the result of professional research and meticulous training on my part, collaborative partnerships, and the artistic genius of Latino composers and writers.
This project will call attention to this unique repertoire in the realm of music pedagogy. Within this community, the recordings will have a ripple effect - reaching more and more throughout teachers, musicians, and listeners.
In addition, the rescue, preservation and promotion of this important repertoire is of social benefit to all ethnicities, as all will be able to appreciate and learn about Hispanic artistic creations, specifically music and poetry. This project is unique because it mainly involves songs that have never been recorded before or works that are hardly known, despite their great artistic value.
But of course, this project is important because it will bring to light BEAUTIFUL SONGS!
FAQ
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As I explain before the Album will contain songs from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina. There are many composers included! the ones that come to my mind now because are the ones that have more songs are: from Cuba: Alejandro Garcia Caturla & José Lezcano - From Mexico: Salvador Moreno and Maria Grever - From Colombia: Jaime León and Luis A. Calvo - From Brazil: Osvaldo Lacerda, Edmundo Villani-Cortes & Camargo Guarnieri - From Argentina: Lia Cimaglia, Montserrat Campmany & Carlos Guastavino - From Venezuela Modesta Bor & Antonio Estevez, From Perú Theodoro Valcárcel, from Puerto Rico Noel Estrada..... There will be some more but this are the main ones!
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The songs are mainly for voice and piano or voice and guitar.
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Of course!!
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A big part of the money is going to pay for recording studio time at a great studio with a great concert piano. Other important part of the money goes to graphic design, royalties, duplication and musician´s fees. There are other minor expenses related with sheet music copies and mailing from different countries
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Thanks! I love you! You are helping to preserve the Latin-American & Spanish Musical Heritage! Gracias!! Obrigada!!
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Reward 1 plus: * High quality DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of the Songs of Love, Saudade & Felicidad VOL.1 It means you will have the complete CD one with all 25 song tracks to carry with you in your iPod, computer or Mp3.
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Rewards 1 & 2 plus: * High quality DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of the Songs of Love, Saudade & Felicidad VOL. 1 & 2. It means you will have the complete Doble DIGITAL Album with all its 51 song tracks to carry with you in your iPod, computer or Mp3. You will enjoy having beautiful songs from Latin-America that you never have heard before! * A personalized thank you note with a picture of the Album cover and Patricia’s signature. * The digital score of one of the songs included in the CDs
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Rewards 1 to 3 plus: //* You get YOUR OWN AUTOGRAPH HARD COPY of Patricia Caicedo´s new doble CD Songs of Love, Saudade & Felicidad! This doble CD has 50 songs in total plus a booklet with explanations about the composers, style and the poems in original language and translated to English. //* YOUR NAME in the CD booklet as a supporter of the project.
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Rewards 1 to 4 plus: * You have the opportunity to observe Patricia´s creative process throughout the making of “Songs of Love, Saudade & Felicidad”: //* You receive an EXCLUSIVE NARRATED LISTENING GUIDE TO THE SONGS & COMPOSERS who are part of the CD. You will have Patricia explaining you why she chose the songs and composers that are part of the CDs, how and where she found the songs and why she especially liked them. She will also talk about the composers. it will be a great way to learn about the songs and its composers! //* You can choose to received this audio guide in ENGLISH OR SPANISH //* You receive DIGITAL SCORES of 5 of the songs included in the Album. This is a real treasure!. //* You'll receive exclusive monthly VIDEO project UPDATES //* Access to exclusive photo galleries //* Access to exclusive interviews with Patricia Caicedo
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Rewards 1 to 5 plus: //* You have the opportunity to receive TWO 1 HOUR ONLINE LESSONS with Patricia Caicedo. In those lessons you can work vocal technique, interpretation of the Latin-American & Spanish Art Song, Spanish, Catalan and Portuguese diction for singers, historical aspects of the Latin-American Art Song repertoire or topics related with vocal technique like breathing, posture, relaxation or techniques to overcome performance anxiety. You choose the topic!
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Rewards 1 to 6 plus: //* An autograph copy of Patricia´s 5 PREVIOUS ALBUMS CDs.(You can see titles & contents at Patricia's site) //* An autograph copy of Patricia´s 2 BOOKS title The Colombian Art Song: Jaime León – Analysis and compilation of his works for voice and piano Vol. 1 & 2. This unique books contain the scores of 38 songs, plus the guide to interpretation, IPA, translation of the poetry and biographical data about the composer and poets. The book is in English & Spanish. //* An autograph picture of Patricia. //* A one hour ONLINE LECTURE about the Latin-American & Spanish Art Song, its composers and performers. //*
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Rewards 1 to 7 plus: //* An iPOD PRELOADED with Patricia’s favorite music including her previous 5 albums. //* A PRIVATE VIRTUAL CONCERT: you choose the music and we play just for you!
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Rewards 1 to 8 plus: //* VIP access for TWO people to Patricia Caicedo´s opening concert at the Barcelona Festival of Song 2012 (travel to Barcelona & lodging are not included). //* Two tickets to all 8 concerts of the Barcelona Festival of Song 2012. (travel to Barcelona & lodging are not included). //* Access to Patricia's MASTER CLASSES during the Barcelona Festival of Song 2012 //* VIP access for two people to any concert Patricia gives during the season 2012-2013. (Airfares and accommodation not included). //* If you make it to one of the concerts you have the opportunity to MEET Patricia in person and have 2 hours of PRIVATE LESSONS with her or you can go and have a LUNCH with her and get to know her and her project. //* You can join Patricia and her accompanist at one of the RECORDING sessions! //* YOUR NAME in the CD booklet as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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Rewards 1 to 9 plus: //* A CONCERT JUST FOR YOU!! Patricia will come give a private concert for you, your friends or institution. She sings the songs YOU SELECT from her repertoire (including the songs of new and previous CDs), or design a special program just for you! //* Patricia's repertoire is very extensive and includes songs in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Quechua, Nahuatl and Italian by composers from Latin-America & Spain as well as some Italian opera arias. (Travel & lodging of the artists are not included. In order to present the concert a well tuned piano is needed). //* Plus, you will receive A PACKAGE OF 10 AUTOGRAPHED CDs that Patricia will sign and dedicate specially for your friends and loved ones. You will have a unique gift for your special ones! //* Your name in the booklet as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
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Recognized as “The Voice of the Latin American and Spanish Art Song” and often described as its ambassador, Colombian-Spanish soprano and musicologist Patricia Caicedo positioned herself as a leading interpreter of the Latin American and Spanish vocal repertory and has sung in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Russian, Puerto Rico and Latin-America to public and critical acclaim.
Singing in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Quechua and Nahuatl she draws listeners into the world of beauty, poetry, and warmth that is the Latin American & Spanish Art Song – a world that continues to thrive because of her determination to ensure its future. As one reviewer noted, “Reflecting her deep emotional connection to the music, she interprets the repertory with extraordinary sensitivity and sweetness.”
She has recorded five CDs dedicated to the Latin American Art Song --"Aves y Ensueños - Colombian Art Songs by Jaime León" (2011), "Estrela é Lua nova..." (2011), -"De mi corazón latino" (2010), “To My Native City” (2005) and “ Lied:Art Songs of Latin America” (2001)-- has collaborated on other CDs. All are available for purchase on this website.
As a musicologist and teacher Caicedo is internationally recognized as the leading expert in the study and performance of the Latin American & Spanish art song, a tradition she has almost single-handedly rescued from extinction. Her pioneering books The Latin American Art Song: A Critical Anthology and Interpretive Guide for Singers and The Colombian Art Song - Jaime León: Analysis and Compilation of his works for voice & piano Vol.1 & 2. are consider reference books in the field.
She is the founder and artistic director of the Barcelona Festival of Song, a Summer Program and concert series focused on the study of the history and interpretation of the Latin American & Spanish Art Song repertoire, an event that will be reaching its 8th edition in 2012.
Born in Ibagué, Colombia, Patricia began studying piano, music theory, and voice as a child at the Tolima music conservatory; then continued with private instructors in Bogotá. After completing medical studies in Bogotá, she resumed her voice studies and has since worked with Rocío Rios, Alfredo Krauss, Maya Maiska and Gilberto Escobar.
With her talent, knowledge, and determination to preserve an important part of the world’s musical heritage, Patricia Caicedo is indeed The Voice of the Latin American & Spanish Art Song.
