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| 1. Sonata No 39 in C major Partita Grande - Robert Barto |
| 2. Sonata No 96 in G major - Robert Barto |
| 3. Sonata No 30 in E flat major - Robert Barto |
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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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Robert Barto, luth baroque
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5 of 5 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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Magnussen
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Format:Audio CD
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Moonfish
Format:Audio CD
I have been collecting Barto's Weiss recordings ever since Naxos started to issue them in the late 90s. The 11 volumes (so far) have all been musical gems that seemingly is played several times each week in my home providing numerous hours of musical meditation. Barto's Weiss project is needed as his music has not been well represented in the current discography. I truly applaud Barto for bringing forward these compositions to the public.
The pieces themselves are in excellent sound and played with great musicianship. The Weiss compositions are mesmerizing and dreamlike in their complexity. I can only hope that Barto continues to record the vast legacy of Weiss. If you are a fan of the lute and the baroque period in general you have many hours of music to look forward to. My highest recommendation!
The pieces themselves are in excellent sound and played with great musicianship. The Weiss compositions are mesmerizing and dreamlike in their complexity. I can only hope that Barto continues to record the vast legacy of Weiss. If you are a fan of the lute and the baroque period in general you have many hours of music to look forward to. My highest recommendation!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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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