Silvius Leopold Weiss is a composer whose compositions for the lute have been subject of much academic research and now enjoy an extensive discography. His early works, featured on this new release, show the new Italian influence on the young composer. Joachim Held is one of the foremost lute players of his generation. He captivates his audience with the refinement of his playing and moves the listener with expressing the different moods of the soul. In 2006 Joachim Held became the first ever lute player to receive the renowned German Echo- Klassik Award. He won in the category of "Best soloist recording of the year" for his album "Delightful Lute-Pleasure. Baroque Lute music from the lands of the Habsburgs," released by Hanssler Classic.

Tracklist:

Fantasia In D Major
Fugue In D Major
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: I. Allemande
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: II. Courante
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: III. Bourrée
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: IV. Sarabande
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: V. Menuet & Trio
Lute Sonata In A Major, Weiss Sw44: VI. Gigue
Lute Sonata In D Minor, Weiss Sw61: I. Overture
Lute Sonata In D Minor, Weiss Sw61: II. Bourée
Lute Sonata In D Minor, Weiss Sw61: III. Menuet
Lute Sonata In D Minor, Weiss Sw61: IV. Gigue
Lute Sonata In C Minor, Weiss Sw7: I. Allemande
Lute Sonata In C Minor, Weiss Sw7: II. Courante
Lute Sonata In C Minor, Weiss Sw7: III. Gavotte
Lute Sonata In C Minor, Weiss Sw7: IV. Sarabande
Lute Sonata In C Minor, Weiss Sw7: VI. Gigue
Fantasia In D Minor
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: I. Prelude
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: II. Allemande
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: III. Courante
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: IV. Bourrée
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: V. Sarabande
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: VI. Menuet
Lute Sonata In F Major, Weiss Sw1: VI. Gigue

UPC: 881488160451
Label: Profil - G Haenssler
Release Date: 3.2.18
Format: CD

Weiss / Held - Early Works (CD)