THE FAMOUS WEISS
"...the disc is an exceptionally
engaging Weiss recording... what wonderful
expressiveness and musical intelligence David Miller brings to
this music. One feels that he has played phrase after phrase just
right—with exactly the right rubato, and dynamic phrasing. "
Chris Goodwin, Lute News.
Chris Goodwin, Lute News.
a"Miller's playing is mature, self-assured and well-balanced ... I think it is a worthwhile addition that soon will belong to your favourite Weiss CDs. Both [lutes] sound wonderfully full, round and warm."
Lute and Early Guitar Society of Japan
Lute and Early Guitar Society of Japan
"...enthralling CD...David Miller plays with a particular sensitivity to musical ebb and flow, as well as producing a beautifully rich and refined tone.
Andrew Benson-Wilson, Early Music Review.
Andrew Benson-Wilson, Early Music Review.
Silvius Leopold Weiss was undoubtedly one of the most highly revered performers of his generation and by far the most prolific composer for the lute, with some 600 solo pieces to his name.
An almost exact contemporary of J S Bach, he was known in his lifetime as ‘the famous Weiss’.
David Miller plays a selection of his sublime music - a cross-section from his early and late periods - on two different Baroque lutes, producing a wealth of colour and expression, and an album to cherish.
Sonata No 5 in D minor
Prelude & Fantasie in C minor
Sonata No 30 in G minor
Prelude in D major
Campanella in D major
Passagaille in D major
Giga in D major
An almost exact contemporary of J S Bach, he was known in his lifetime as ‘the famous Weiss’.
David Miller plays a selection of his sublime music - a cross-section from his early and late periods - on two different Baroque lutes, producing a wealth of colour and expression, and an album to cherish.
Sonata No 5 in D minor
Prelude & Fantasie in C minor
Sonata No 30 in G minor
Prelude in D major
Campanella in D major
Passagaille in D major
Giga in D major
THE MAKING OF THE ALBUM
A ten minute film made during the recording of the album. David Miller discusses Weiss and his music on location at the church of St Mary Our Lady, Sidlesham. |
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DAVID MILLER
David Miller is a long established soloist and well known as an accompanist and continuo player on lute, theorbo and early guitars, flourishing in both the early music world and the mainstream musical scene. He performs and records with all the principal English period instrument orchestras and with many of the finest ensembles, appearing at numerous prestigious European music festivals.
David's musical focus is as a soloist and accompanist. He maintains a busy recital schedule, enjoying collaborations with other solo artists, including singers Paul Agnew, James Bowman, Michael Chance, Charles Daniels, Grace Davidson, Emma Kirkby,
Elin Manahan Thomas and Stephen Varcoe, harpist Frances Kelly, violinists Elizabeth Wallfisch and Rachel Podger, fellow lutenist Jacob Heringman, and Arab singer and oud player Abdul Salam Kheir.
"... enchanting, highly polished and most entertaining ...
I fail to recall an audience so entranced and focused on listening to music"
Canterbury Guitar Society
"He is excellent both as a partner to the voice and as a soloist."
John Duarte, The Gramophone
David's musical focus is as a soloist and accompanist. He maintains a busy recital schedule, enjoying collaborations with other solo artists, including singers Paul Agnew, James Bowman, Michael Chance, Charles Daniels, Grace Davidson, Emma Kirkby,
Elin Manahan Thomas and Stephen Varcoe, harpist Frances Kelly, violinists Elizabeth Wallfisch and Rachel Podger, fellow lutenist Jacob Heringman, and Arab singer and oud player Abdul Salam Kheir.
"... enchanting, highly polished and most entertaining ...
I fail to recall an audience so entranced and focused on listening to music"
Canterbury Guitar Society
"He is excellent both as a partner to the voice and as a soloist."
John Duarte, The Gramophone