La chronique et la vidéo d'Eléonore :
Congress Center, Heidelberg - 04 04 25
Serenata Latina
VOX HUMANA AND HARP
Among all forms of performing art, recital is my absolute favourite genre. To have the voice accompanied by a unique musical instrument gives a very close feeling between performer and audience.
Rolando's immense sensibility and deep love to sing, and not only sing but also to perform these songs with all his heart, is, at every single occasion, a new wonder. After having attended several "Serenata Latina" since 2021, I still feel its freshness.
With its very first notes, the magnificent voice went directly into the heart, and, as always, remained there even after the recital.
Each concert of the same series offerts Rolando the opportunity to change some details, to give new aspects and knowledge.
He presented the pieces, the circumstances of their creation. and spoke about the role of Ginastera's widow and Xavier de Maistre in the birth of this very special and particularly intimate programme.
"Zamba", "Triste" and "Arrorró" by Ginastera opened the series of superb vocal pearls, followed by "Violetas", "Se equivocó la paloma" and "La rosa y el sauce" by Gustavino. The first part of the evening ended with "Deseo" by de Fuentes. "Al banco solitario" by Souviron and "Gitana" by Calvo.
In the second part Rolando sang "Arrunango" by Estévez, "Alfonsina y el mar" by Ramirez, "En estos dias" by Silvio Rodriguez, three songs by Nepomuceno ("Xacara", "Coração triste" and "Trovas")., "La Llorona" (a Mexican folk song) and "La Bikina" by Gassón.
In connection with "En estos dias", Rolando addressed some warm words to Silvio Rodriguez, Cuban poet and composer living in Cuba and whose works inspired him to become a singer.
To me "La Llorona" is always the peak and highlight of every recital, with the absolute beauty of the voice, the profound lyricism of the singing and the emotional performance.
Between the songs, Xavier de Maistre and his harp brought beautiful instrumental moments. With his extreme virtuosity and very sensible harp playing offering all colors possible, it feels like you're hearing a whole orchestra. "Tico-Tico no fubá" by de Abreu and arranged for harp solo was beyond brilliant.
Three encores ("El árbol del olvido" by Ginastera, "Alma LLanera" by Diaz, "La vida" by Silvio Rodríguez).
After so many occasions, I still am unable to choose my favorite of all the songs. The magic of Rolando's art makes every song a favorite.
THE VOICE was at its brightest, its greatest strength, beauty and finest. Its bright luminosity and radiance were breathtaking,
Strongest applause, appreciation and standing ovations ended this splending evening!
KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!
Eléonore
Photo : Nico Rademacher 
