¡México! is a 2010 album of Mexican standards sung by Rolando Villazón with the UK-based Bolívar Soloists and released on DG.Musicweb ‘I was not looking for Hollywood-style arrangements of Mexican music with a big orchestra, I wanted a chamber orchestra that is able to recreate the intimate feeling of the music and also to spark its radiant fire.’Rolando Villazón "Rolando Villazón, one of the greatest tenors of the decade, has embarked on a new musical adventure." Arrangements for chamber ensemble were made by the Venezuelan musician, Gonzalo Grau, leader of the timba band, La Clavé Secreta, and the Venezuelan flautist and composer Efraín Oscher.
Track listing Medley of Cielito lindo/Mexico lindo y querido arranged by Gonzalo Grau Roberto Cantoral (1935–2010) El reloj, arranged by Daniel Catán Daniel Catán: Comprendo, to lyrics by Manuel Acuña (1849–1873) Alberto Domínguez (1913–1975) Perfidia, arranged by Efraín Oscher. Ignacio Fernández Esperón (1892–1968) Íntima, to lyrics by Ricardo López (1903–1989) María Grever (1792–1868) Despedida, arranged by Efraín Oscher, Te quiero dijiste, arranged by Daniel Catán and Gonzalo Grau Augustin Lara: Veracruz, arranged by Gonzalo Grau Noche de ronda, arranged by Efraín Oscher Solamente una vez, arranged by Efraín Oscher Tomás Méndez (1927–1995): Cucurrucucú paloma, arranged by Gonzalo Grau Jorge del Moral: (1900–1941) Besos robados Alfonso Esparza Oteo (1894–1950) Dime que sí, arranged by Efraín Oscher Un viejo amor arranged by Gonzalo Grau Manuel María Ponce (1882–1948) Estrellita, arranged by :de:Alfonso Montes Consuelo Velázquez (1916–2005) Besame Mucho, arranged by Efraín Oscher
Chart performance ChartPeakpositionAustria23Denmark32France42Germany52Greece45Mexico13Spain85
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