Corou de Berra
Corou de Berra is a French professional harmony ensemble based in Berre-les-Alpes specialising in polyphonic songs from the Alps. It was formed in 1986 under the direction of Michel Bianco.
Music
"Mountains divide waters and unite peoples." This Alpine proverb applies perfectly to Corou de Berra. Part of the centuries-old cultural links between Provence, Nice, Piedmont and Liguria in the Southern Alps is choral singing, and the region has developed its own style of vocal polyphony.
The repertoire of Corou de Berra is constantly evolving but ranges from the most traditional songs of the Southern Alps to the highly original contemporary compositions.
Film music
Corou de Berra sing on the soundtrack of Dogora: Open our eyes, the film by Patrice Leconte, music by Étienne Perruchon.
Discography
- 1992 Péluenia (Arion Editeur)
- 1994 Asa Nisi Masa (Buda Musique)
- 1996 Tres e mes (Buda Musique)
- 1999 Volume 4 (Buda Musique)
- 2001 Caléna (Buda Musique)
- 2003 Miedjou (Buda Musique)
- 2005 Maschi, femmine cantanti (Forest Hill)
- 2005 Mireio (Buda Musique)
- 2007 Au fil du temps (CDBP)
- 2008 10 (Buda Musique)
- 2009 Musica Sacra
- 2011 Canta ti passa/Michel Bianco
- 2013 Calèna (Édition 2013)
- 2014 La musique (presque) traditionnelle du Comté de Nice
Books
- 2015 Cansounié III, song book, 220 pages, scores, lyrics and photos
Critical acclaim
These recordings have received the following awards:
- Choc du Monde from Musique (Miedjou)
- Deutscher Kritikerpreis (Asa Nisi Masa)
- 4 f from Télérama
- Recommended by Répertoires (Calena)
- Bravos from Trad Mag
- 4 stars from Le Monde de la musique