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| 1. Sonata No 39 in C major Partita Grande |
| 2. Sonata No 96 in G major |
| 3. Sonata No 30 in E flat major |
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Weiss a contemporary of J. S. Bach was the greatest lutenist of his age, whose music is largely in the mixed Italian/ French style of the time. The Sonatas are prodigiously attractive works of great emotional power. No. 39 is majestic, revealing Weisss mastery of lyrical invention, whilst No. 96 is lighter an elegant work probably conceived for teaching purposes. No. 30 illustrates precisely those qualities of agility, grace and expressive depth that lend his music so great an appeal. Robert Bartos series has generated universal admiration, MusicWeb International praising marvellously vivid performances, and beautifully recorded into the bargain. (Vol. 10: 8.572219)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Twenty years ago, Silvius Leopold Weiss was known to the general public only by a handful of pieces played by classical guitarists, such as the famous "Passacaille" and "Tombeau sur la mort de M. Comte de Logy". Even Göran Söllscher, with his 11-string Bolin guitar, had only (by my count) recorded two pieces. So little known was Weiss that Manuel Ponce and Segovia were long able to attribute a forgery of the former's own to Weiss without a peep being heard from early-music scholars.
To the extent that this situation has now changed, a large part of the credit must go to Robert Barto and this magnificent series of recordings.
The notes to the present album state austerely that "with the exception of a few movements of the lighter kind", Weiss's music could not be mistaken for that of Bach, Handel or Telemann, despite being in the same style. I must admit (but I will plead the ignorance of youth) that the first time I heard a suite by Weiss on the radio, I did indeed think that it was a Bach work that I hadn't heard. The same serenity is there; and who will argue about mastery of counterpoint, when it's amazing in both cases?
The three suites on the present album, although all in major keys, embrace a variety of moods, and are (it says here) apparently from different stages in the composer's career. Mr Barto's playing, as always, is magnificent; in particular, I far prefer his rhythmic firmness to the meanderings of some I could name.
As far as I'm aware, he only has two serious competitors (in terms of albums devoted entirely to Weiss): Jakob Lindberg is certainly a beautiful player as well, but so far only three albums seem to have appeared, one of them (curiously) now unavailable on CD. Lutz Kirchhof's Weiss I have not yet heard, although I love his playing in general*.
So in short, this a wonderful set.
The total time of this album is 65'54".
*I should also note individual albums from Nigel North, Hoppy Smith, José Miguel Moreno, Yasunori Imamura and Eduardo Egüez.
To the extent that this situation has now changed, a large part of the credit must go to Robert Barto and this magnificent series of recordings.
The notes to the present album state austerely that "with the exception of a few movements of the lighter kind", Weiss's music could not be mistaken for that of Bach, Handel or Telemann, despite being in the same style. I must admit (but I will plead the ignorance of youth) that the first time I heard a suite by Weiss on the radio, I did indeed think that it was a Bach work that I hadn't heard. The same serenity is there; and who will argue about mastery of counterpoint, when it's amazing in both cases?
The three suites on the present album, although all in major keys, embrace a variety of moods, and are (it says here) apparently from different stages in the composer's career. Mr Barto's playing, as always, is magnificent; in particular, I far prefer his rhythmic firmness to the meanderings of some I could name.
As far as I'm aware, he only has two serious competitors (in terms of albums devoted entirely to Weiss): Jakob Lindberg is certainly a beautiful player as well, but so far only three albums seem to have appeared, one of them (curiously) now unavailable on CD. Lutz Kirchhof's Weiss I have not yet heard, although I love his playing in general*.
So in short, this a wonderful set.
The total time of this album is 65'54".
*I should also note individual albums from Nigel North, Hoppy Smith, José Miguel Moreno, Yasunori Imamura and Eduardo Egüez.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have the whole collection of weiss lute works played by robert barto and they are all amazing the current vol 11 is simply stunning highly recommended!!!!
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