Festival de Fribourg Jun 13.2004 16:58
	Christina Pluhar et L'Arpeggiata donneront le spectacle "Homo fugit velut umbra" au Festival de musique sacree de Fribourg (CH) le 10 juillet. Informations et billets: www.fms-fribourg.ch

John Curley Jun 13.2004 16:49

Dear Christina, I happened to be on vacation in the south of France last week and had the chance to be able to listen to your concert in the wonderful church of Maguelone. It was the absolute best concert I have ever seen in my life! Your singers are absolutely splendid, and your dancer is great, the programme is fascinating and touching! Hope to be able to see you soon again somewhere. Best wiches to all of you Yours John

John Ritchie Jun 12.2004 12:56

Hello Christina, I attended the recent concert given by L'Arpeggiata in Belfast. I immediately became a fan and I would like to thank you and the other musicians for a wonderful evening. I had not heard much early music before and the marvellous interpretations which you presented that evening have introduced me to a new world of music. Congratulations to the beautiful dancer who helped to bring the music alive and to Marco and all the rest of you, it was superb. I listened to the BBC broadcast of the concert and enjoyed it all again. I tracked down a CD and it arrived in Belfast this morning and now I can listen to the music of Stefano Landi here at home. I am now waiting for my Tarantella CD to arrive. Please come back to Belfast very soon and best wishes to all of you, John Ritchie.

Laurent Jun 11.2004 07:36
	Christina Pluhar et l'Arpegiatta en concert à Namur (Belgique) le 7 juillet. http://www.philharmonique.be

Thierry - Paris Jun 08.2004 12:17

I traveled to Nantes especially for your "Landi" concert last month. I was lucky enough to be in the first row in teh middle. And I think I have not experienced such an emotion for a long time in a concert. Ttogether with Le Poëme Harmonique and some other ensembles (not so many), your love, enthousiasm for what you are producing together is so perceivable that it is communicated to us. I do not like the idea of being an "absolute fan", but this is no other sentiment that you generate. Thanks so much, take care and please remain as joyful !

Sabine Köhler Jun 04.2004 14:41
	Hallo, wollte Ihnen nur sagen, daß Ihr Konzert in Regensburg super war! Die beiden Sänger , Galeazzi und Catapano, sind einfach toll: so ausdrucksvoll und auch so humorvoll. Ich hoffe, Sie und Ihre Truppe bald wieder in Deutschland zu hören! Sabine

Ursula Meier Jun 01.2004 20:00
	Liebe Frau Pluhar, vielen Dank für das tolle Konzert in Regensburg, ich war noch nie so begeistert von "alter" Musik, Ihre Musik ist so aktuell und berührend!!! Luciano Catapano hat eine fantastische Stimme, und war für mich eine grosse Entdeckung. Liebe Grüsse Ursula Meier

Jane Warren Jun 01.2004 13:42

Dear Christina It is a long time since I have been moved by an album as much as by 'La Tarantella' - which I first heard extracts from on BBC's 'Late Junction' and then again in your live performance in Belfast, which finally reminded me to track down the CD, which I am now playing to everyone! I have been listening to early music since my early teens (nearly 30 years!) and playing early music since university, and also have a great interest in traditional music, so your immaculate and innovative approach delights me: and Marco Beasley's voice is extraordinary. I'm delighted to see he will be on the next CD as well. I am only disappointed that you are not bringing the Tarantella show to Britain this year: any chance in 2005? I'd love to attend a live concert of yours. Best wishes Jane Warren PS - the Kapsberger is excellent as well! My band is called the Frescobaldi Consort and we play a lot of the early 17C Italian rep. - fabulous, underrated music.

Hans-Peter Kohlberger May 29.2004 07:12

Liebe Frau Pluhar, Sie und ihr Ensemble machen eine so wunderbare und swingende Musik, dass der gestrige Abend bei den Pfingstkonzerten in Melk für mich das beglückendste Kunsterlebnis seit langem gewesen ist.Man merkt so deutlich, wieviel Spass ihnen allen die Musik macht und dieses Gefühl hat sich auch auf mich übertragen.Ich hab grosse Lust, sie alle wieder mal zu hören und werde mir als erste Hilfe CDs besorgen. Herzlichst Hans-Peter Kohlberger

Margarida Coelho May 22.2004 08:03
	Dear Christina, I am a great admirer of the work of L'Arpeggiata. "La Tarantella" was one of the most remarkable musical discoveries in my life! This was the CD that I gave to lots of friends during this year . With kindest regards, Margarida Coelho

Florence May 22.2004 00:03

La vie est absurde Cruelle et sauvage Elle reprend si bien Ce qu’elle a donné Elle reprend si tôt Le jour qu’elle a levé Sur un nouveau visage La vie est absurde Si belle et si sauvage Si brève et si volage Tellement absurde Qu’il serait dommage De ne pas la danser Alors je danse dans mon salon Dans la forêt et dans ma tête Et je fais très attention A chasser les moineaux Qui menacent de manger mon rêve : Précieux est le trésor De nos récoltes. Si bouleversant l’effort Qui fait grimper la sève Dans nos vies Et si douce est la chair Tendre de nos fruits. Nous étions deux à danser la tarantelle Mais mon amour est tombée de ma vie Ah ! Je danserai toujours la tarantelle Même lorsque mon monde ne sera plus que nuit Oh ! Je danserai encore la tarantelle Lorsque j’aurai cent ans, seule dans mon lit Je danserai encore et toujours la tarantelle Lorsqu’ils auront éteint toutes les étoiles. Si elle est folle à vingt ans – la vie l’a mordue Si elle est folle à vingt ans – ils ne trouvent pas son rythme On la mariera à trente - Son araignée résiste bien, il ne faut pas qu’ils cessent de jouer S’ils cessent de jouer, elle va mourir, c’est sûr S’ils cessent de jouer, on la retrouvera dans l’étang Si elle est folle à vingt ans Elle le sera toujours à cent. Mais s’ils chantent et jouent…Qu’ils chantent et qu’ils jouent ! Qu’ils jouent et qu’ils chantent ! Encore ! Encore ! Encore ! Il y a soudain tant d’amour dans les yeux Que je porte sur le monde Tant de joie dans l’instant Qui m’a déposée sur terre Et je prends mes amis par la main Et je berce un petit enfant Et nous serons bientôt cent à danser la tarantelle Cent à taper du pied sur la montagne Et à faire en riant le nocturne voyage Qui mène absurdement de la source au rivage. J'étais moi aussi à Lessines le 9. Je voulais juste vous dire que depuis plusieurs années votre musique me guérit réellement de quelque chose. Lorsque je vous écoute, je suis tellement heureuse d'être née. Merci. Florence

Silvana May 11.2004 06:00
	J'étais le 9 mai à Lessines pour "La tarantella" : magnifique, vibrant, émouvant. La profondeur de votre engagement artistique nous happe et nous plonge dans les grandes traversées de l'existence. Merci de tout coeur et encore bravo à tous les artistes présents Silvana

Steve May 10.2004 19:06
	I read on a link that you will be performing with Gianluigi Trovesi in France? Oh my..if only I was a bit more local, I would love to see that concert. He is one of my absolute top jazz favorites. I appreciate his whimsy and the elements of classical music that pervades his work. Success and best wishes, Steve

Steven Erger May 08.2004 12:04

Dear Christina and crew: Well, here I am adding my 2 cents to the array of compliments already accorded you. I feel that your album, L'Apeggiatura, is wonderful, exquisiste and sensitive music. When I feel joyful listening to a piece of music, that is the true enjoyment. I have been a music lover since childhood days and still find pleasure in finding musical treasures. Your album is one of them. As another gentlemen has mentioned, I too, am an audio enthousiast. So to hear this music through a wide range system is a treat. Thanks you for this. Now I am searching for more of your recorded music. Greetings from Holland, Steve

Dieter Bauer May 05.2004 10:53
	Liebe Frau Pluhar, ich habe im internet gelesen, daß Sie eine neue CD "All'Improvviso" mit Gianluigi Trovesi herausbringen. Ich warte schon sehnsüchtig auf eine neue CD von Ihnen (als großer Arpeggiatafan...). Ab wann ist die neue CD in Deutschland erhältlich? Dieter Bauer

Samir NASHASHIBI Apr 27.2004 21:16
	Apres la decouverte de vos enregistrement l emmeveillement de vous avoir entendu dans une eglise de l arriere pays nicois un des plus beau concert de ma vie merci de ce bonheur une seul envie: vous revoir merci

Mathilde Feb 10.2004 10:26
	Superbe concert a Dôle!!!!! Je voulais vous remercier et vous faire part de la joie que j'ai eue à vous écouter! Bravo et au plaisir de vous ré-entendre! Mathilde

Rainer Clos Jan 27.2004 12:29
	Wollt nur wissen lassen, dass Sie schöne und einfühlsame Musik machen. Allerhand Grüße, Rainer Clos

Christiane Vandoren Jan 15.2004 14:30
	Chère Christina, Pouvez-vous me dire quand vous viendrez en Belgique dans les mois prochains. J'ai entendu dire que vous venez à Lessines en mai avec 'La Tarantella', programme avec Marco Beasley. Pouvez-vous m'en dire plus? Merci, Christiane.

Gill Robinson Jan 14.2004 17:11
	Chere Christina Pluhar, Est-ce que vous pouvez me dire, s'il vous plait,si L'Arpeggiata viendrez en Angletere cette annee pour donner des concerts de votre musique merveilleuse ? J'adore "La Tarantella" - c'est vraiment superbe ! Etonnante, emouvante et tellement plein de vitalite. Felicitations ! Amities, Gill Robinson

Gary Wright Jan 06.2004 11:08

Happy New Year! I have all your CDs on Alpha label (and the older Piccinini disc on L'empreinte digitale) and I want you to know what great pleasure I derive from your superb recordings. I have recently bought several SACD titles on Alia Vox, Hyperion and several other early music labels and I must tell you how truly wonderful they sound. I would quickly buy all your CDs again if I could get SACD versions of them. Are any of your discs likely to be recorded or remastered for SACD soon? I do hope you will ask your labels to do so. Even top class standard CD recordings like Alpha's benefit hugely from SACD quality. I look forward to your future discs and hope you visit San Francisco for a concert in the future (Berkeley Early Music Festival?) so I can say hello personally! Regards, Gary Wright

Lisbeth Silver Jan 04.2004 18:51
	I have discovered the "Tarantella" and given about 20 Cd's to my family and friends for X-mas! When can we hear the new Arpeggiata CD? I hope it will contain the brillant singers Marco Beasley and Lucilla Galeazzi as well, they work so well together! Happy New Year to all of you from London and may 2004 bring you all lots of joy with your music! Yours Lisbeth Silver

rosario landi Dec 25.2003 16:50

Bellissime le interpretazioni strumentali, bellissime le voci, mi riferisco al cd "La Tarantella", come uomo del sud, che ha vissuto varie volte la magica atmosfera della "notte della taranta" che si tiene nel Salento ogni anno, quest'anno a Melpignano, sono orgoglioso che la nostra musica è arrivata al centro dell'europa e questo grazie a voi. L'unica cosa che ho notato la poca presenza delle "Tammorre".. che è uno strumento indispenzabile per la pizzica.. Comunque Grazie per quello che avete fatto. -------- Rosario

Michael Larrass Dec 16.2003 23:42
	Chers amis, J'ai reçu en cadeau La Tarantella. Je n'ai jamais eu un cadeau musical aussi précieux - sauf mon violon. Quelle merveille que la première chanson! Et le soigné des textes. Grand merci de ce petit chef-d'oeuvre! Bien à vous Michael Larrass Ottawa

Hubert Maitre Nov 01.2003 23:56

Bonjour, J'étais hier soir à Gaveau, et je voulais vous remercier et vous faire part de la joie que j'ai eue à vous écouter (et à vous regarder, d'ailleurs !). Cette joie était probablement un écho à celle que vous et votre formation affichiez sur scène, et qui était si communicative ! Quand vous reverrons-nous à Paris ??? Encore bravo, donc, et au plaisir de vous ré-entendre, Hubert MAITRE PS : Je constate avec tristesse que vous ne prévoyez pour l'instant pas d'autre concert parisien... Je vais donc continuer à passer vos disques en boucle !

Christina Pluhar Oct 21.2003 21:07

Dear Sir, thank you for your mail and the interest in the technical side of our recordings. All CD'S of Arpeggiata are recorded with two central microphones only, and the balance between instruments is made by our wonderful recording master Hueges Descheaux. This is our philosophie about recording, because it preserves at most a "live" -music making, quite different then studio recordings with multi-channel and re-recording possibilities. We try to preserve the magic of the moment as natural as possible, without any later modifications to the sound. Hope this information is helpful Greetings Christina Pluhar

Jarek Waszczyszyn Oct 20.2003 00:51

Dear Christina, musicians and Alpha crew I have a very comfortable access to the best CD records, due to "Musica Antiqua" shop in Krakow, Poland. They knows my taste and demands, so advise to buy " La Tarantella" was perfect. I am still under deep impression about music, lyrics, performance. Simply congratulations! I have only one comment about recording. Due to my passion of manufacturing of audio equipment ( www.ancient.com.pl) I have a very good hi-fi system. Some background instruments was recorded out of phase. Was it an recording error, or intention of recording engineer ? This is a question for technicians, unfortunatelly alpha-prod web-page is not ready. I would like to present your record at all possible exhibitions and presentations. Kind Regards, Jarek Waszczyszyn, Ancient Audio

James Stephens Oct 15.2003 23:55

Dear Christina, I listened to the BBC's Early Music Show the other day and heard your wonderful recordings. I live in New York and have searched several music shops and cannot find them. Are they available here? Lu povero 'Ntonuccio was so beautiful and, as Catherine Bott put it, heart stopping Are you and L'Arpeggiata appearing in the US in the near future? Congratulation to you and L'Arpeggiata. Kind regards James Stephens

Erik Pezarro Oct 13.2003 16:53
	Dear Christina Pluhar, What a delightful interview you gave to Catherine Bott last week! Your musicianship & sense of humour simply erupted from the speakers. Who needs television? This afternoon I'll rush out and try to find your CD's. Kind regards, Erik Pezarro Dorinde van Oort

Julia Desch Aug 03.2003 18:39
	Dear Christina Your two recordings are so beautiful, direct and  immediate, they quite take my breath away.  Are you running any workshops at all on the Tarantella music?  Is it possible to find any of these songs written down? I have just done a workshop with Alessandra Belloni on the drumming and it is quite inspiring.  If you have time to reply it would be very kind. Yours Julia Desch

Matthew Kettle Jul 31.2003 08:34

Dear Christina I want to thank you again for the wonderful concerts we have been fortunate to attend during last year's Lufthansa festival here in London and in May of this year at Arques-la- Battaile. It was lovely to hear the Landi 'live' and to have seen you afterwards, albeit very briefly. We have managed to get tickets for the concert in Brugge next month and we look forward to seeing you again. I think we can officially described as fans of your music! See you very soon. Regards, Matthew Kettle and José L. Gonzalez-Garcia

Maggi Jun 18.2003 09:53

Dear Christina, I heard your concerts this weekend and it was the best concerts I have ever heard in my life, just absulotely magic and wonderful! Marco Beasley was just absolutely incredible, the high level of music making with the instrumentists of Arpeggiata really stunning. Your harp-playing together with his voice is a dream! Lucilla Galeazzi is really amazing as well, strong and passionate, with this most beautiful voice and stage-presence. To hear and especially see (!) both soloists in one performance was a wonderful experience!!! Thank you for putting this together, thank you to the wonderful singers, thank you to the amazing instrumentalists and the beautiful coulours and improvisations and thank you for bringing this beauty to the world! Maggi

myriam boone Jun 16.2003 21:57
	quel superbe concert ce dimanche à st Michel en france ! Merci!

wim hoekx May 27.2003 14:33
	Gisteren, vandaag en morgen genieten van L' Arpeggiata op Radio Klara. Wat een openbaring, wat een klasse! Speciale groeten aan Paulina Van Laarhoven en Johanna en Elisabeth Seitz die we reeds te gast mochten hebben in ons cultuurcentrum. Hopelijk lukt het om vroeg of laat ook een concert met L'Arpeggiata bij ons in Noord-België te organiseren. Wim Hoekx (Lommel, België)

Familie Verinden Apr 27.2003 11:33
	Geachte mevrouw Pluhar, Proficiat met "La Tarantella" !! Een parel die bij ons dagelijks beluisterd wordt! We genieten van deze muziek met volle teugen! Groeten, de familie Verinden

Joost Van Dosselaer Apr 03.2003 22:16
	Dag Christina,   Allereerst proficiat met de fantastische cd's die je gemaakt hebt. Ik geniet er iedere dag van.   Ik kom absoluut luisteren in Brugge deze zomer, de kaarten zijn al besteld. Alvast bedankt op voorhand en tot in Brugge. Vele muzikale groeten Joost Van Dosselaer   ps : ik hoop snel terug een nieuwe fantastische cd van jullie te horen.

aurélie dorzée Mar 10.2003 11:24

chers musiciens, je suis une amie de Laure Delcampe (soprano)qui a travaillé avec Marco et elle m'a fait découvrir votre merveilleux cd la tarentelle. Il circule bien et beaucoup^d'amis l'achètent de bouche à oreille. Nous sommes musiciens (violonistes) et nous jouons beaucoup de musiques traditionnelles (www@triotrad.be)pensez ous qu'il nous serait possible un jour d'utiliser une de vos merveilleuse chanson pour jouer en concert? à qui devons nous demander l'autorisation? d'avance, merci pour votre réponse et encore bravo bien à vous aurélie dorzée

Gerda Hofer-Taferner Feb 28.2003 06:37
	La Tarantella: Wir hören diese wunderbare CD täglich! DANKE!   Gerda Hofer-Taferner

Adrian Newton Feb 20.2003 20:13

I have just purchased La Tarantella and wanted to tell you how marvellous I think it is.  The music is a joy to listen too - and, for me, a brilliant introduction to music of this genre. I heard of you and your work through a track being played on BBC Radio 3. Once again, thank you for producing such a vibrant and passionate piece of work.  I hope maybe to see you in performance one day. With best wishes Adrian Newton

Philippe Aubé Feb 20.2003 10:09
	Je viens acquérir "La Tarantella" Une pure merveille...merci pour ces instants de bonheur... A quand le prochain? Philippe Aubé

Marta Oleszczuk Feb 10.2003 15:30
	I've dreamt "Ah, vita bella!" a lot of time... thank you...

Norbert Fischer Jan 31.2003 00:38
	Liebe Christina, seit ich vor kurzem eine CD von Ihnen und Ihrem Ensemble gehört habe, bin ich total total "süchtig" nach ihren Aufnahmen geworden.Ich höre viel alte Musik, aber so wunderbar packend und zeitlos schön habe ich diese Musik noch nicht gehört. Ich bin gespannt was noch kommt... Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Norbert

Dariusz Czaia, Poland Jan 29.2003 15:45

Miss Galeazzi, thanks a lot for yor extraordinary record with L'Arpeggiata. I'm really moved of your voice and the whole recording. Pizzicarella mia - I'm on my knees; Lu povero 'Ntonuccio - I'm really weeping. I share my joy with my young friends, I'm trying to pass this record wherever I can. At present I started to write with my commentary on La Tarantella to one of polish stunning weeklies. Grazie mille - listener from Poland - Dariusz (Dario) Czaja - Jagiellonian University (Cracovia), Institute of Culture Anthropology P.S. Please join us in Poland as soon as possibly. Thank you again. You've got almost 30 fans (all of them are my students) in Cracov only. Don't leave us alone. We really need you!!!! My son, Francesco (he is very adult, he is one and a half) is getting crazy when listen to Pizzicarella mia, he is dancing like a really possessed person, he whirls around and bow. Jesus, what a view! I call him Mister Dancing with Spiders! That's You, Lucilla, personally, You are guilty, You have bittten him. I'll never forgive You. His another favourite tune is Homo fugit velut umbra from Stefano Landi recording. The same view as mentioned before, but with better understanding of the lyrics: bisogna morire, bisogna morire.... My goodness, he dances, as if he knew, poverello... (by the way, my deepest thanks to Marco, on my private list he is Marco Pantani of Italian Voice!)

John Mclean Jan 15.2003 22:26

Hello Christina: I hope you are well.  I am writing to let you know what Jon-Michael and I think of the recordings which you gave us when we met in early December. The Landi recording is simply superb.  I can see why it has received so many awards.  It is so musical and inspiring to listen to. La Tarantella is beyond words.  I don't want to seem trite in my response here.  The arrangements are exemplary for recordings of this nature.  I looked in my collection and I have a couple of tarantella recordings (Antonio Fiori), which are good.  But, when listening to your arrangements performed by the exceptionally well-chosen group of performers, this recording reaches new heights in early music.  Marco Beasley's voice is so captivating framed by your harp playing.  The progression of songs throughout the recording complements the listening experience very well.  It truly is an amazing recording in every way. I spoke with Premiere Distributions (Alpha distributors in the US) owner and he said that that he cannot get any copies of La Tarantella as it has sold so quickly.  We were truly inspired by this recording. May the muse continue to be with you, Christina. Greetings, John

Jean Detheux Jan 09.2003 16:43

Bonjour, Je vous écris un mot à partir de McDonald's Corners, un tout petit village de l'Est de l'Ontario, près de Perth, à 100 km à l'Ouest d'Ottawa, au Canada. La semaine passée, j'ai entendu quelques extraits du disque "La Tarentella" pendant une émission de la chaîne culturelle de Radio Canada ("Les Beaux Jours"), et j'ai été tellement touché par cette musique, j'ai dû acheter le CD immédiatement (par émail). Le disque est arrivé aujourd'hui, quelle merveille. Non, je ne crois pas avoir été piqué par une araignée, mais cette musique me soigne l'âme quand même, et ce au plus haut point! Je tiens à vous remercier d'avoir offert cette belle médecine à un monde qui en a bien besoin. Encore merci, du fond du coeur. Jean Detheux

Alain Katz Jan 05.2003 18:56
	j'ai acheté La Tarentelle il y a quelques semaines et je l'écoute pratiquement chaque jour et parfois plusieurs heures : grand amateur de musique classique, j'ai rarement connu une musique qui éveille en moi tant de sensations. je souhaite que 2003 vous apporte à vous et à vos amis autant de joie que vous en apportez à ceux qui ont le privilège de vous connaître

Sandra Jan 05.2003 16:55

Dear Christina, I love your CD's and I listen to them all the time. I hope you will make more amazing CD's with Marco Beasley. I think the combination of your group, your creativity, your intelligent research of repertoire and his beautiful voice and very special musical culture is the most amazing and magic combination that the early music scene has at the moment. Please let us share more of this magic with you!!!! All the best and thank you! Sandra

Marieluz Jan 02.2003 10:48
	Dear Christina, I had the opportunity of being at the concert "La Tarantella" in Madrid last 23th december. It was a joy to the ear and I bougtht the CD. It has accompannied me the last days of 2002 having a healing effect in my soul. Thank you very much for giving away your talents, to you and to all the members of L'Arpeggiata. Have all of you the most happy 2003. Luz

michele coniglio Dec 24.2002 00:39
	I'm italian and i come from south (Puglia) where the tarantella,in particular the "pizzica"is born.I've got about 15 cds of this music and i'seen a lot of concert.Well your cd is the last and ,i think one of the best!congratulations!the arpeggiata is great!i hop i'll see you soon in my region for a concert.Landi is a beautiful too!

Márti Dec 09.2002 22:34

Dear Christina, i just got "Stefano Landi - Homo fugit velut umbra" for my birthday. I was trying to follow the text of Augellin while I was listening to it and I discoverd that the written text is missing a piece. I found it such a pitty as I had decided to learn it by heart. But as I don't speak Italian, I can't understand the words... So would I ask too much if I asked you to send me the lyrics of Augellin? Thank you, Márti Bencze from Holland

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