Once Upon a Time

by Cantiga

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1.	The Butterfly 04:45	buy track
2.	Pastourelle 03:53	buy track
3.	The Night is Past and Gone 03:58	buy track
4.	The King of the Fairies 02:48	buy track
5.	La Romanesca 04:47	buy track
6.	Cantiga 100 04:51	buy track
7.	Lauda 02:32	buy track
8.	The Rights of Man 02:53	buy track
9.	The Princess Royal 03:32	buy track
10.	Cantiga 166 "como poden" 04:26	buy track
11.	The Star of Munster 02:53	buy track
12.	Kilcash 03:30	buy track

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Cantiga's first, critically acclaimed CD was made possible by Owain Phyfe and Nightwatch recording.

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released January 1, 1995

Malcolm Smith, fiddle and mandolin
Martha Gay, harp
Bob Bielefeld, recorder and percussion
Max Dyer, cello
Ray Dillard, Percussion

Reviews For "Once Upon a Time"

5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Journey for Children of All Ages
Eric B. Henning
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2001
I casually picked up this album at the local Borders and was amazed. Cantiga, the instrumentalists from The New World Renaissance Band, have put together, from sources as disparate as Irish folk music and the Italian Renaissance, an enchanting collection of songs that could be the sound track for a magical ballet. The music is soothing enough to be background music, yet complex enough to bear careful listening... The music is thoroughly delightful and skillfully played on modern instruments with a sensitivity rarely found in today's early music ensembles. Highly recommended.

M. Dowdey
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
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I have been to Renaissance Faires a few times, this music brought the atmosphere of the Faire right into my living room. Very enjoyable indeed.

Christine R.
5.0 out of 5 stars review
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013
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To me, Cantiga's music is just what the title says enchantment. It lifts my spirits and fills me with peace

Laurence Bush
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and Diverse Collection
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2006
Outstanding, rare 1992 release of this quintet consisting of vihuela, harp, cello, recorders, fiddle, and viola. Fifteen selections from diverse sources. Amazing.

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CANTIGA's unique and magical music has delighted visitors to Renaissance Festivals across North America for over forty years.

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