Search - Johann Sebastian Bach :: Bach: Works for Lute Vol. 2

Beier gives a top-rank performance.

Gary J. Wright | San Francisco, CA United States | 06/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the second of Beier's two volumes of Bach, and it maintains the fine quality of Volume One. If you want highly decorative, unorthodox versions of these works, Lislevand might be your man. If you prefer straightforward accounts with little embellishment, then Lindberg might be ideal. But if you prefer something right in the middle, Beier's discs are top candidates for your cash. The nearest I've heard to performances like these are Hopkinson Smith's, but Beier isn't recorded quite as close. The result is very positive, clean and purposeful with very nice, tasteful embellishments that seem totally appropriate.
Beier's Milano disc first made me aware of what a top class lutenist he is. Now I've heard these excellent CDs, I've no hesitation in ranking him with the very best around.
The recording quality itself is also extremely good."

Soft and Restful, so kick back and enjoy!

S. Stiles | USA | 05/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoy classical music, but this CD has a completely different sound than what I consider Classical. The rich melodious sounds of the lute need no other accompaniment to bring Bach's melodies to life. The music here has a Renaissance feel to it. It is simple and romantic. I find myself humming these tunes often. Highly recommended."