Sonate f?r Laute solo C-Dur Nr. 39 "Partita Grande"
01. "1. Ouverture"
02. "2. Courante"
03. "3. Bourr?e"
04. "4. Sarabande"
05. "5. Menuet"
06. "6. Presto" Sonate f?r Laute solo Nr. 96 G-Dur
07. "1. Prelude"
08. "2. Andante"
09. "3. Courante"
10. "4. Bourr?e"
11. "5. Sarabande"
12. "6. Menuet"
13. "7. Presto" Sonate f?r Laute solo Nr. 20 Es-Dur
14. "1. Prelude"
15. "2. Allemande"
16. "3. Rigaudon"
17. "4. Sarabande"
18. "5. Gavotte"
19. "6. Menuet"
20. "7. Le Sans Souci"
Description:
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.
Playing Time 65:54
Recorded at St Thomas a' Becket Church, Pagham, West Sussex, UK, 18-20 November 2010
13-course baroque lute by Andrew Rutherford, New York
Cover painting: Couple making music (1745) by Antoine Pesne, 1683-1757 (Private collection / akg-images.co.uk)
Booklet notes in English and German
Made in Germany
"Lautensonaten Vol. 11" is an exquisite CD release featuring lute sonatas performed by the distinguished lutenist Robert Barto and issued by the renowned classical label Naxos. With refined sound quality and a carefully curated program of baroque lute works, this volume invites listeners into the intimate world of historically informed performance. Barto's nuanced phrasing, elegant ornamentation and transparent articulation reveal the richness and subtlety of the lute repertoire, offering both specialists and newcomers an absorbing listening experience. The recording combines scholarly insight with musical warmth, presenting the sonatas in a clear, natural acoustic that highlights the instrument's delicate sonority. The manufacturer Naxos is one of the leading classical music labels worldwide, widely respected for its broad catalogue, reliable quality and accessible pricing. Known for championing both core repertoire and lesser-known works, Naxos collaborates with artists and ensembles who bring fresh, historically aware interpretations to the studio. With "Lautensonaten Vol. 11," Naxos continues its mission to document important corners of the repertoire in complete, well-structured series. Robert Barto is a specialist in baroque lute and related historical plucked instruments, recognized for his refined technique and deep stylistic understanding. Over the years he has become closely associated with complete or multi-volume recordings of major lute composers, earning praise from critics for his stylistic authenticity, expressive restraint and finely shaped musical architecture. His recordings for Naxos have contributed significantly to the renewed appreciation of the lute, helping to bring this intimate instrument and its repertoire to a broader international audience.
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