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| 1. Sonata No.38 in C - Weiss, Silvius LeopoldBarto, Robert |
| 2. Tombeau sur la mort de M Cajetan Baron d'Hartig - Weiss, Silvius LeopoldBarto, Robert |
| 3. Sonata No.43 in A minor - Weiss, Silvius LeopoldBarto, Robert |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Weiss, held to be the foremost lutenist of his time, was an almost exact contemporary of Bach and so his time was the last flowering of Baroque lute music. He left a huge and very distinguished legacy of compositions, which really show the true beauty and versatility of the lute. All of the music is full of melodic invention and Weiss's mastery of his instrument is clear from the richness of the harmonic structures. It is fitting that this very fine composer is now receiving rather more attention. He thoroughly deserves it.
Robert Barto's entire series of recordings of Weiss's lute works has been truly excellent. I also have recordings of Weiss by Jakob Lindberg and Nigel North - two modern giants of the lute - and Barto is at least their equal, in my view. His technique is impeccable, leaving him free to concentrate on and interpret what the music is saying. I have gradually accumulated all ten (so far) of the discs in this series and my enjoyment of them has never diminished. Barto brings out all the wonderful interest and variety in Weiss's music and obviously has a real empathy with it and love for it.
The recording is excellent and the sheer sound of the instrument is a joy. All round, this is a wonderful disc and at this price you can't really go wrong. I warmly recommend both this and every other volume in this outstanding series.
Robert Barto's entire series of recordings of Weiss's lute works has been truly excellent. I also have recordings of Weiss by Jakob Lindberg and Nigel North - two modern giants of the lute - and Barto is at least their equal, in my view. His technique is impeccable, leaving him free to concentrate on and interpret what the music is saying. I have gradually accumulated all ten (so far) of the discs in this series and my enjoyment of them has never diminished. Barto brings out all the wonderful interest and variety in Weiss's music and obviously has a real empathy with it and love for it.
The recording is excellent and the sheer sound of the instrument is a joy. All round, this is a wonderful disc and at this price you can't really go wrong. I warmly recommend both this and every other volume in this outstanding series.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A great and underrated composer
22 April 2003
Format:Audio CD
For far too long Weiss has been the province of guitar and lute specialists/scholars. This music is so deep, complex and beautiful-in spirit, something like Bach's solo keyboard music-that a listener can truly become lost in it. I hope that more people become acquainted with Weiss, thanks to Barto's superb performances and Naxos's exemplary sound. This, and the other volumes in the series, are not to be missed. Terrific bargains, too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
lost treasure unearthed!
18 Nov 2009
Format:Audio CD
Barto is so very good; the recording first-rate. Rarely does a product of any type whatsoever provide this magnitude of "bang for your buck." Cannot recommend it more highly. I'm just so glad someone has at last dusted off these lovely gems and shone such a radiant light on them.
Buy all the volumes - you won't be disappointed.
For a full and perhaps fun discussion of this material see my review of Volume I.
Buy all the volumes - you won't be disappointed.
For a full and perhaps fun discussion of this material see my review of Volume I.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful!
28 Sep 2007
Format:Audio CD
It is technically complex and brilliantly executed. I found this artist by accident when I was disappointed with another recording I went on-line to find. It is a perfect addition to a Saturday morning or an evening with friends--or something to be savored on its own.
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