Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance music with Göran Söllscher's "The Renaissance Album." This exquisite collection, released in 2005 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, spans a captivating hour and four minutes, featuring 34 meticulously crafted tracks that showcase the virtuosity of the lute and other period instruments.
Göran Söllscher, renowned for his mastery of the guitar and lute, curates a journey through the musical landscapes of Spain, England, Italy, and France. The album opens with the intricate "Fantasía que contrahaze la harpa en la manera de Lud." by Alonso de Mudarra, setting the stage for a diverse array of compositions that include pavans, galliards, fantasias, and dances. Each piece is a testament to the composer's skill and the performer's artistry, from the hauntingly beautiful "Lachrimae, 1604: Semper Dowland semper dolens" by John Dowland to the lively "Branles de village" from France.
Söllscher's interpretations are both historically informed and deeply personal, bringing a fresh perspective to these timeless works. The album features transcriptions by Gunnar Spjuth and Per-Olof Johnson, adding layers of depth and authenticity. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, "The Renaissance Album" offers a delightful exploration of Renaissance music, performed with unparalleled skill and sensitivity by one of the genre's leading interpreters.
Tracks
Lute music - Spain: Fantasía que contrahaze la harpa en la manera de Lud.Alonso Mudarra, Göran Söllscher
Lute music - Spain: Pavana de AlexandreAlonso Mudarra, Göran Söllscher
Lute music - Spain: GallardaAlonso Mudarra, Göran Söllscher
Chromatic PavanPeter Philips, Göran Söllscher
The Galiard to the Chromatic PavanPeter Philips, Göran Söllscher
Intabolatura de lauto: Fantasia XI in FFrancesco da Milano, Göran Söllscher
Intabolatura de lauto: Ricercare LVII in G minorFrancesco da Milano, Göran Söllscher
Intabolatura de lauto - Transcription by Gunnar Spjuth: Fantasia in CFrancesco da Milano, Göran Söllscher
Intabolatura de lauto: Fantasia XXXV in C minorFrancesco da Milano, Göran Söllscher
Intabolatura de lauto - Transcription by Gunnar Spjuth: Fantasia VI in FFrancesco da Milano, Göran Söllscher
My Lady Hudson's AllemandeJohn Dowland, Göran Söllscher
A Piece without TitleJohn Dowland, Göran Söllscher
The Shoemaker's WifeJohn Dowland, Göran Söllscher
Tabulaturen etlicher lobgesang und liedlein: Wer gnad durch klaffArnolt Schlick, Göran Söllscher
Der Königin tanzt (Eil Welischer tantz)Hans Neusidler, Göran Söllscher
Ach Elslein, liebes Elselein mein - Transcription by Gunnar SpjuthHans Neusidler, Göran Söllscher
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