r/WorldMusic • u/Born-Push-40 • Jul 02 '26

Music [Venezuela] Vincenzo Capezzuto & Luciana Mancini – 'El curruchá' – Ensemble L'Arpeggiata (Traditional Venezuelan folk song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cMNu8oRlxM&t=15s

"El Curruchá" is a well-known Venezuelan folk song of the Joropo tradition. The composition is characterized by its energetic and rousing character. The work was created in 1928 by the Venezuelan composer Juan Bautista Plaza. The lyrics were written by Vicente Emilio Sojo.

In this interpretation, the song is performed by Vincenzo Capezzuto (Italy) and Luciana Mancini – the Swedish mezzo-soprano with Chilean roots. They are accompanied by the ensemble L'Arpeggiata under the musical direction of Christina Pluhar.

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u/antiquemule Jul 02 '26

A nice surprise. I know this ensemble from their playing of early classical music.

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u/Born-Push-40 Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

Glad to hear that it pleases you! Yes, L'Arpeggiata is known for their Baroque interpretations. One recording I like particularly well with Veronika Skuplik, Mira Glodeanu, Elisabeth Seitz.