"Go from my window" Nigel North

[midlifecrisis]

SACD on Linn, by Nigel North; collection of Dowland lute pieces. Now the music is fine - each piece on its own is charming, though you wouldn't necessarily want to listen to the whole lot in one go. What grabbed me however was the recording quality - absolutely stunning. I heard first track Greensleeves on a freebie CD that came with a magazine (HFC? HFN?) and that was pretty damn good, but the SACD is something else. Highly recommended if only for the shallowest reasons!

 

[alanbeeb]

Another Linn SACD I'd recommend is the Palladian Ensemble's Disc "Les Elemens", music by Marais and Rebel, very enthusiastically played and a thrilling listen that held me from start to finish, even though early baroque stuff is not usually my cup of tea. Sound quality is superb.

 

[aguycalledsimon]

more Nigel North

When I used tro work in Audio excellence in the early 90'S I got a couple of linn CD's of his - one a solo recital with a stunning transcription of Bach's chacconne from the solo violin suites, and another with Jill Feldman singing italian love songs - both are truly excellent andf are must-buys if still available, and are on my R2D4 list

On the other hand, if you fancy a bit of Dowland I can recommend the complete lute sets on Harminia Mundi by Paul O'dette or if you are feeling extravagant the box of works (mainly vocal) on L'oiseau Lyre - i have the original LP's and they are exceptional

Cheers

Simon

 

[bat]

Dowland should be played LOUD with disco beat, therefore sound quality is essential