C. Galos : Le Chant du Berger, 3rd Nocturne, Op. 17

The composer of this popular 19th c salon piece is a mystery. I have seen it suggested that he is Charles Galos, and I have also seen a reference to an Italian musician of the era called Celestino Galos. There is also a piano roll recording of this work by a Mme. G Galos. It is often published under the Spanish title 'El Canto del Pastor'. Since Galos' other 'hit' was a piece entitled 'Le Lac de Como' I feel he was probably an Italian. The piece is sometimes described as 'arranged' by him, but any shepherds singing this would presumably be bel canto opera singers enjoying a second career!.
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Played by Phillip Sear
http://www.psear.co.uk

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Galos
• chant
• berger
• piano
• salon
• classical

[SeerGiiooH12]

i like it(:

[PSearPianist]

@SeerGiiooH12 That's good to hear!

[anhnaypro123]

Mr Sear can you give me the piece of music about C.Galos I need them .^^.Give me a link or the sheet , my email: cobannho_259@yahoo.com . please give me as soon as u can ^^. Thanks

[PSearPianist]

@anhnaypro123 I will see if I can help.

[Porkolty]

I used to work in the Pianola Museum in Amsterdam. I first hear this piece of music on role. I am surprised by the beauty of the other compositions by Galos you recorded as well. The Pianola Museum houses a large collection of beautiful 'salon' music for piano, captured on roles. Most of the pieces, and their composers unfortunately, are forgotten today: Thomé, Scharwenka and Pierné.

[PSearPianist]

@Porkolty Thank you. I was aware that the Pianola Museum had a roll of a Galos piece. I only wish we knew more about the composer.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - I'm pleased to hear that!

[anhthu58]

Very nice! enjoy it very much!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and hope very much you are still able to play the piano and will play this piece again!