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Pot-pourri of short tunes
Although the late 16th and early 17th centuries are regarded as the Golden Age of English Lute Music, and that of the Continent progressed likewise in invention and complexity, the lute in Scotland long retained the simplicity of an earlier time -- as evinced by the pieces on this recording, of which there are no less than 56, few longer than two minutes in length.
It might be supposed that such a programme would quickly become boring, but the artist has planned it very intelligently, switching to a mandora for some pieces, and varying the mood with skill.
However, for my money, the best lute recording by Ronn McFarlane is definitely the superb Between Two Hearts.
[Wednesday, February 06, 2008]
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I love this CD
I'm a Baroque musician and also a massage therapist. This is one of the CD's I use when I do massage; I've heard it now hundreds of times, and it still delights. Some very haunting, beautiful passages and excellent throughout. I agree with the other reviewer's assessment that I've never heard a bad performance on a Dorian recording.
[Tuesday, June 12, 2007]
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Liltin' lute
Ronn McFarlane is the perfect man for the job. These pieces for the lute and mandora are what you'd expect from the time and place they were written. Surprising how many of the tunes sound like they were written yesterday. On some you may want to kick up yer heels a wee bit. Sonically, this CD is a gem; crystal clear sound. I've lent this to several persons and so far I've heard no complaints. McFarlane's Dowland CD is highly recommended also.
[Friday, May 19, 2000]
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