Elisabeth Waldo Folklorico Orchestra And The St. Charles Choir – Viva California
Elisabeth Waldo Folklorico Orchestra And The St. Charles Choir – Viva California
Elisabeth Waldo, The Folklorico Orchestra And The St. Charles Choir – Viva California
A richly atmospheric celebration of California’s multicultural history, Viva California blends orchestral folk music, choral arrangements, and historical storytelling into a vivid musical portrait of the state’s Spanish, Indigenous, and frontier heritage. Guided by the work of composer and ethnomusicologist Elisabeth Waldo, the album draws inspiration from traditional melodies, regional folklore, and historical narratives spanning California’s early cultural history.
Through dramatic orchestration and bilingual presentation, the record explores themes of Indigenous traditions, Spanish colonial influence, mission culture, and frontier life. Pieces such as The Bay Of A Thousand Smokes and A “Chumash” Wolf Chase evoke Native Californian imagery and ceremony, while The De Anza March and Dance Of The Vaqueros reflect the rhythms and pageantry of Spanish and Mexican California.
The inclusion of choral arrangements and folk-inspired instrumentation gives the album a cinematic and educational quality, balancing historical reverence with accessible orchestral storytelling. Tracks like Alabado and Fandango Californiano #2 further showcase the fusion of sacred, folk, and regional musical traditions that shaped California’s cultural identity.
A fascinating and beautifully produced historical folk recording, Viva California remains a unique document of regional American heritage and mid-century orchestral folk interpretation.
Tracklist:
Side A
- The Bay Of A Thousand Smokes = La Bahia De Los Mil Humos
- A “Chumash” Wolf Chase = Ceremonia “Chumash” Del Lobo Cazador
- Song For Gathering Acorns = Canción Para Cosechar Bellotas
- The Rose And The Robe = La Rosa Y El Capote
- The De Anza March = Marcha De De Anza
Side B
- Dance Of The Vaqueros = Danza De Los Vaqueros
- Alessandro’s Lament = Lamento De Alejandro
- The Ballad Of Lola Montez = La Balada De Lola Montez
- Alabado
- Fandango Californiano #2
Record Details
| Label | PSO-002 |
| Catalogue Number | PSO-002 |
| Year of Release | 1969 |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | Peer-Southern Organization Records |
| Media Condition | M |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP, US Import, Sealed |
Details
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