Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque and Renaissance music with Lautten Compagney's latest release, "The Lute Songbook." This exquisite collection of 25 tracks, meticulously arranged by Wolfgang Katschner, offers a rich tapestry of chamber music that spans centuries of musical heritage. Recorded in the acoustically superb Freylinghausen-Saal Der Franckeschen Stiftungen in Halle, Germany, this album captures the essence of historical performance practices with stunning clarity and warmth.
"The Lute Songbook" features a diverse array of compositions, from the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maris Stella" to the lively "Twenty Ways upon the Bells" and the timeless "O Tannenbaum." Each piece is brought to life by the ensemble's virtuosity and deep understanding of the repertoire, making this album a treasure trove for both connoisseurs and newcomers to early music. The album's duration of just under 70 minutes ensures a captivating experience from start to finish.
Wolfgang Katschner's arrangements for Baroque ensemble shine throughout, highlighting the unique timbres and expressive capabilities of the instruments. The inclusion of both well-known works like "Dido and Aeneas" and lesser-known gems such as "The Firste Booke of Songes" showcases the ensemble's versatility and commitment to musical excellence.
With a 12-page booklet providing insightful notes, "The Lute Songbook" is not just an album but a comprehensive exploration of the lute songbook tradition. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious explorer, this recording promises an enriching and delightful listening experience.
Tracks
Ave Maris Stella (Arr. for Baroque Bnsemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Guillaume Dufay, Lautten Compagney
The Second Book of Songes, No. 21: Clear or Cloudy (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)John Dowland, Lautten Compagney
The Schoole of Musicke: Twenty Ways upon the Bells (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Thomas Robinson, Lautten Compagney
Le parangon des chansons, Livre 1: Doulce memoire en plaisir consommée (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Pierre Sandrin, Lautten Compagney
Instrucción de música sobre la guitarra española, Libro II, f.44: PavanasGaspar Sanz, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Hit the Road JackPercy Mayfield, Lautten Compagney
Trattado de Glosas: Recercada Segunda (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Diego Ortiz, Lautten Compagney
Morning Passages (From The Hours)Philip Glass, Lautten Compagney
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II, No. 23: Thanks to these Lonesome Vales (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Henry Purcell, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II, No. 24: Oft She Visits this Lone Mountain (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Henry Purcell, Lautten Compagney
121 Newe Lieder, No. 37: Ach Elslein, liebes Elslein mein (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Ludwig Senfl, Lautten Compagney
Arie, Op. 8: Che si può fare? (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Barbara Strozzi, Lautten Compagney
Madrigali et altre musiche concertate: No, no, ch'io non mi fido, sopra la ciaccona (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)Tarquinio Merula, Lautten Compagney
Strawberries and CreamTraditional, Lautten Compagney
The Firste Booke of Songes, No. 6: Now, o Now, I Needs Must Part (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)John Dowland, Lautten Compagney
O Tannenbaum, du trägst ein' grünen ZweigTraditional, Lautten Compagney
Lustgarten neuer teutscher Gesäng: Tanzen und springen (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Peter A. Bauer)Hans Leo Hassler, Lautten Compagney
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, No. 12: The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell, Lautten Compagney
Norwegian Wood / GreensleevesLennon, Traditional, Mccartney, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Virgin QueenTraditional, Lautten Compagney
PsycheNeil Davidge, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Martina Topley-Bird, Lautten Compagney
Virgin Queen IITraditional, Lautten Compagney
The Firste Booke of Songes, No. 5: Can She Excuse my Wrongs (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)John Dowland, Lautten Compagney
Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, No. 67: The Woods so Wild (Arr. for Baroque Ensemble by Wolfgang Katschner)William Byrd, Lautten Compagney
I Will Give my Love an AppleTraditional, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
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