Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares – Melody, Rhythm & Harmony (2-CD, 1993, Mesa R2 79058)

Why This CD Matters
Melody, Rhythm & Harmony documents Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares performing Bulgarian folk repertoire in a live cathedral setting in Norway. The ensemble’s distinctive polyphonic female vocals are joined by traditional instrumental accompaniment including bagpipes, woodwinds, mandolin, and lute. The album received a 1994 Grammy nomination in the Traditional Folk Album category.

Collector Note
This 1993 U.S. Mesa two-CD edition carries catalog number R2 79058. The set contains more than 100 minutes of music drawn from the ensemble’s live performances, with a program spanning both vocal and instrumental material. Its two discs contain the extended concert sequence culminating in “Kalimanko Denko” and “Polegnala e Toudora.”

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: 2 x CD, Album
Label: Mesa
Country: US
Released: 1993
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Bulgarian Folk, Vocal, Traditional

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Disc 1
Introduction
Ozdole Ide Devoitche
Tih Vjater Vee
Grozda Moma
Dragana I Slavei
Premeni Se Marko
Bre Ivane
Kazhi, Kazhi, Angio
Tapan Bie
Listni Se Goro
S’gaida Na Horo
Strandjanska Rachinitza
Zakasnila E Lalitza
Vetchera I Rado
Zaro Mome
Jano, Hubavo Jano
Instrumental Suite
Disc 2
Introduction
Shopska Suite
Sednalo E Geore
Sestro Dobriano
Tri Biulbiuia Pejat
Dimjaninka
Pilentze Pee
Bre Petrounko
Lale Li Si
Kalugerine
Mechmetio
Dyulmano, Dyulbero
Kalimanko Denko
Polegnala E Toudora

Shipping & Handling
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