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WEISS, S.L.: Lute Sonatas, Vol. 11 (Barto) - Nos. 30, 39 and 96

WEISS, S.L.: Lute Sonatas, Vol. 11 (Barto) - Nos. 30, 39 and 96

The Classical Shop
release date: March 2012


Artists:

Robert Barto

Soloist

Venue:

St Thomas a'Becket Church, Pagham, West Sussex, UK



Record Label
Naxos

Genre:

Instrumental


Classical

Total Time - 65:40
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WEISS, S.L.: Lute Sonatas, Vol. 11 (Barto) - Nos. 30, 39 and 96

     
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SILVIUS LEOPOLD WEISS

     
 

Lute Sonata No. 39 in C major, "Partita Grande"

  
1 I. Overture 4:37
2 II. Courante 5:05
3 III. Bourree 3:07
4 IV. Sarabande 5:31
5 V. Menuet 3:33
6 VI. Presto 6:03
     
 

Lute Sonata No. 96 in G major

  
7 I. Prelude 1:26
8 II. Andante 3:09
9 III. Courente 1:45
10 IV. Bourree 1:51
11 V. Sarabande 2:41
12 VI. Menuet 2:09
13 VII. Presto 2:28
     
 

Lute Sonata No. 30 in E flat major

  
14 I. Prelude 1:15
15 II. Allemande 6:03
16 III. Rigaudon 2:34
17 IV. Sarabande 4:11
18 V. Gavotte 2:50
19 VI. Menuet 2:38
20 VII. Le Sans Souci 2:44
     
 Robert Barto Soloist


Weiss—a contemporary of JS 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 Weiss’s 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 Barto’s series has generated universal admiration, MusicWeb International praising ‘marvellously vivid performances, and beautifully recorded into the bargain’. (Vol 10:  NX 2219)

"Barto’s playing is technically flawless, and he has an excellent grasp of Weiss’s idiom ... His phrasing is clear and comfortable, his ornamentation tasteful. Lute fans will enjoy this."

Kenneth Keaton - American Record Guide - July/August 2012


                    Artistic Quality 9  -    Sound Quality 9

"...there is a wide range of size and shape to these three sonatas. Certainly Robert Barto plays beautifully, with crystal clear articulation and sweet timbre on a lovely-sounding baroque instrument ... it’s good stuff, performed with great insight and sympathy."

David Hurwitz - ClassicsToday.com - February 2012


"The three sonatas on this disc present Weiss in his happier, more placid vein. Sonata No 96 packs seven tiny movements ... posing fewer challenges to the performer but offering the listener bite-sized delights. Sonata No 30 opens with a free-form prelude which the booklet says is representative of Weiss’s improvisatory way with the form. The improvisational feel returns at the end, in a sprightly movement titled ‘Le Sans Souci’ that bounds along for just two-and-a-half minutes... I am a hopeless addict to this music and to the outstandingly high quality with which it is presented ..."

Brian Reinhart - MusicWeb-International.com - June 2012


"...Barto’s playing is always exceptionally fine. He shows a deep understanding of the overall picture, and gives constant attention to detail. This, his eleventh CD of music by Weiss, could well be the best so far."

Stewart McCoy - Early Music Review - April 2012




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