Works for Lyra Viol & Bass Viol [Import]

Savall (Artist), Voix Humaines (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 11, 1998)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Alia Vox Spain
• ASIN: B0000242BH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,567 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #69 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Rondos
  • #73 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Telemann, Georg Philipp

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viola da Gamba at its best, April 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Works for Lyra Viol & Bass Viol (Audio CD)

Jordi Savall is a player of rare sensitivity and virtuosity. This CD of solo works for the viola da gamba is an encylopedia of gamba styles and a treasure chest of baroque compositions. From start to finish this CD is riveting, the beauty of his playing and the compositions is awe inspiring. The recording is excellent and the liner notes are informative. Savall's playing of Maris is heartrending, and his interpretation of movements from the Bach cello suites is revelatory. This CD is a great introduction to the viola da gamba as well as a treasure trove for any gamba fan.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The true "human voice" of the baroque, October 19, 2000

By A Customer

As always in J.Savall, the reconstruction of the baroque sounds & spirit is perfect. This time the music really succeds in filling the XXI century listener with the tortured spirit of the XVI century. A last recomendation, it is a record to be listened to in the dark.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've never used this word before. Sublime., August 24, 2007

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Daniel Somerville (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Works for Lyra Viol & Bass Viol (Audio CD)

This CD transcends ordinary beauty. I can almost imagine basing a religion around it.

The only thing I can say is that it is what it is supposed to be; a musical instrument played alone, by a master, and sounding for all the world like a human voice, breathing, speaking, crying, searching. Unbelievable until you hear it.