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Weiss Lute Sonatas
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There can be no doubt that Barto’s traversal of the sonatas will stand as one of the major recording undertakings of recent years. —
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BBC Music Magazine, Instrumental Choice
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The American lutenist Robert Barto is a reliable, communicateive guide tothese understated masterpieces. His sound is rather brighter than I had expected, and he prefers relatively fast tempos,... —
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this is at or near the pinnacle of baroque lute music, nearly every sonata generous with its lyrical breadth, emotional engagement, and dance elements, and there could hardly be a better performer... —
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As with the previous volumes in this series, Barto doesn't overburden Weiss's music with exaggerated phrasing or excessive ornamentation. And his tempi always feel just right. As a result, you're... —
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He is a supple and stylish performer, and this excellently recorded disc contains some of the finest playing of Weiss I have yet heard. Very strongly recommended. —
