Weckmann Toccata E Minor Robert Hill, Lute-harpsichord

[Teledyne044]

Robert is certainly one of the most brilliant harpsichordists around. For me however, he seems to go from one extreme to the other - sometimes playing very machine-like, then playing in other pieces so freely that I can't follow any tempo or rhythm.

However, this recording is superlative beyond belief. An ultimate interpretation that comes to life on the Lautenwerk in a very exceptional way.

Simply magnificent, no other words for it.

[shariotoflove]

what year was this composed please?

[dogtransport]

@shariotoflove Off the top of my head, I can only say mid-1600s. If you find out the exact year, you should post it back here.

[shariotoflove]

@dogtransport ok.

[dogtransport]

@shariotoflove or else.

[JSAntares]

I love this...wonderful! The baroque period is the zenith of all art.

[avivagabriel]

To compare Robert Hill's lute-harpsichord playing with that of A.Vischer, see below:

~R. Hill's performance of Ligeti's 'Continuum for Cembalo' : MKm2EqjNI2s

~A.Vischer's performance of Ligeti's 'Continuum for Cembalo' : rksW__R37oc

Naturally, you'll need to add the URL prefix + suffix, in order for links above to work.

[avivagabriel]

I am quite impressed with Robert Hill's talent. Has anyone heard his rendition of Ligeti's "Continuum for Cembalo" ? Compare Mr. Hill's version (glorious, seamless, inspired) with that of A. Vischer...and I believe you'll hear a vast difference. Whether or not you'll agree that R. Hill's performance is brilliant, while Vischer's is viscerally painful, I haven't a clue...but thatt has been my experience. I was stunned by Robert Hill's musicality and technique. I'll post links below...

[avivagabriel]

Thank you for this brilliant performance of Weckmann's stunning toccata for lute-harpsichord. I love it, and I appreciate it.

[avivagabriel]

Matthias Weckmann ~ Toccata in E minor for Lautenclavier ~ Robert Hill, lute-harpsichord (2008)

[MatteusNova]

His brother Keith, built it, I think. :)

[velikoslovoP]

I thank you for this beautiful piece of music. Internet space well used! :)

[peteacher52]

@velikoslovoP Excellent comment - I fully concur!

[sandyhackney]

Beautiful music, playing and Lautenwerke. Who built it?

[laoong]

Truly amazing!

It's a pity that there exist so few Weckmann recordings. Especially on the lute-harpsichord.