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A Poeticall Mr. Hume

Matyas Becvarov | Salisbury, NC United States | 07/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hume's preface to Poeticall Musicke says, "Principally made for two Basse-viols, yet so contrived, that it may be played 8, severall waies upon sundry Instruments with much facilitie." This recording takes Hume's underlying intention -- two bass viols as the core -- and gives a rendering of the pieces which captures their beauty and intimacy wonderfully. Other recordings, for example that of Hesperion XX with Jordi Savall, provide a greater tonal palette through more elaborate instrumentation. The interpretation on this recording, however, is equally legitimate, and beautifully executed. The two gambists play with verve, great sensitivity, and close attention to idiomatic ornamentation and performance practice. The result is a recording which anyone fond of viol music from the English tradition will treasure. And Naxos, bless their hearts, makes all this loveliness available as a bargain that can't be beat. Don't forget to buy Volume 2 at the same time!"

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Ron Roy | Canada | 10/05/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Encore un beau disque abordable de chez naxos.

Les interprètes sont bien connus et de qualité.

Des versions plus dispendieuses n'offrent pas davantage.

À essayer."