Dom Dinis - King of Portugal

Synopsis

Catherine Bott explores the musical legacy of King Dinis I of Portugal. He was a remarkable man, born in the year 1261, and ruled Portugal for 46 years during which time he consolidated both his country's economy and its frontiers, limiting the powers of the aristocracy and resolving conflicts in the church. He was known for his wisdom, prudence and passion for justice, and not only was his court a refuge for poets and minstrels from all over the Iberian peninsula and beyond, he also joined them with his own poetry and music.

Alfonso X of Castille: Entre Av'e Eva
Brigitte Lesne (hurdy-gurdy, voice)
OPUS OPS30134 Track 20

Anon: Cantiga 320 (Cantigas de Santa Maria)
Clemencic Consort
Rene Clemencic (director)
HARMONIA MUNDI HMX290152427 CD 4 Track 8

Dom Dinis: Levantous' a velida (text - King Dinis, melody - Higginson)
Ensemble Alcatraz
DORIAN DOR 90285 Track 8

Martin Codax: Cantiga: Mandad'ei comigo
Brigitte Lesne (voice and harp)
OPUS OPS30134 Track 5

Dom Dinis: Cantigas 1 and 2
Theatre of Voices
Paul Hillier (conductor)
HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 907129 Tracks 8, 9

Dom Dinis: Cantiga 3
Theatre of Voices
Paul Hillier (conductor)
HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 907129 Track 10

Dom Dinis: Cantiga 4 and 5
Theatre of Voices
Paul Hillier (conductor)
HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 907129 Tracks 11-12

Dom Dinis: Cantigas 6 and 7
Theatre of Voices
Paul Hillier (conductor)
HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 907129 Tracks 13-14.

Broadcast

1. Sat 14 Nov 2009
   13:00
   BBC Radio 3