Held By The Ears

Nicola Matteis (Artist), Anonymous (Artist), Scottish Traditional (Artist), Palladian Ensemble (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Linn Records
• ASIN: B00004TRE0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,569 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Preludio in ostinatione

2. The Lass of Patie's Mill (Mr. Beck, Balcarres Lute Book)

3. Aria (from Ayres for the Violin)

4. Sarabande

5. Giga Al Genio Turchescho

6. Aria (from Ayres for the Violin)

7. Canaries, for lute

8. A Scots Tune No. 1

9. Gallua Tom, for lute

10. Gypsies Lilt

11. Dumbarton's Drums

12. Bonny Christie

13. When she came in, she bobbed (Mr. McLachlands way) (The Balcarres Lute Book)

14. Gilliam Callum

15. Sett of Ayres in D major

16. Sett of Ayres in D major

17. Sett of Ayres in D major

18. Sett of Ayres in D major

19. Sett of Ayres in D major

20. Divisions on a Ground in G major

See all 36 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Playful, engaging and one heck of a good time!, November 27, 2002

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Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Held By The Ears (Audio CD)

The Palladian Ensemble's fun-filled interpretation of the music and world of Nicola Matteis, 18th century composer and virtuoso string player, is the most enjoyable I have heard to date. The Italian composer's own works are interspersed with delightfully arranged tunes from Scotland, where Matteis settled, composed and, for a time, prospered. The group's combination of recorder, violin, cello and theorbo/archlute/guitar is perfect for Baroque compositions-soaring fast and high, yet grounded with the delicacy and gravitas expected of chamber music. The whimsical ornamentation and dead-on intonation of Pamela Thorby's recorder playing is truly phenomenal, given the fickleness of the instrument in less talented hands. Violinist Rachel Podger's finesse and artistry are a perfectly match for Thorby, and the two whip through complex melodies and harmonies with exquisite glee. The cover photo for this CD shows the members of the Palladian Ensemble laughing and in motion, and I imagine this must have been their state while recording the album as well. I haven't had such fun listening to Baroque music in quite a while, and I can't help but grin every time I play this recording, which is frequently. For complimentary recordings of the music of Matteis, try two other releases by the Palladian Ensemble, "An Excess of Pleasure", and "A Choice Collection: Music of Purcell's London", each of which contain three Matteis compositions. Also, for the slightly richer sound of two violins above gamba, theorbo and Baroque guitar, try Chatham Baroque's "The Scotch Humour: Music of Nicola Matteis".

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Happy Customer, July 1, 2009

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citizencanes "citizencanes" (Bloomingdale IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Held By The Ears (Audio CD)

The CD I brought was in very good condition, as it was exactly described by the seller. I'm very happy with this purchase.