47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most amazing CD I got..., Jun 19 2006
By Jazzy James - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nuove Musiche (Audio CD)
Before all I must apologize of my basic English (I'm Italian mother-tongue). I've bought this ECM CD only a few days ago, after I've read the two reviews of it on this web site, and with no other knowledge of it at all. What a great surprise for ears, hearth and mind! I've already listened to it lot of time at home. Each time it sounds to me as a new experience, with different chromatic colors. I've founded in it not only Early Western Music, but a palette of different music... 'Cause I think that life is music, this CD could be in my opinion a 'good friend' for different situations of mind and hearth!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A marvelous CD, Jun 10 2006
By Desert Girl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nuove Musiche (Audio CD)
I cannot improve upon the first reviewer's informative analysis, which I appreciate, but the minute I heard a selection from Nuove Musiche on our classical station, I ran to the computer to track it down, the sound was that beautiful and unique. What a graceful, elegantly realized album. The vocal line weaves a luminous silver thread throughout a seamless collection of pieces and improvisations, and the performances are subtle and superbly executed. I highly recommend this album, perfect from beginning to end, and congratulate Rolf Lislevand and the ensemble for their excellent work. I hope this album wins a well-deserved award.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a Wonderful CD!, Feb 27 2007
By Stephen A. Bright "CathedralGuitar.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nuove Musiche (Audio CD)
I run an internet radio station that is called "10-String Guitar" that focuses on the music of multi-string guitars, lutes, and theorbos. I have dozens of CDs featuring all kinds of performances, and this one is my current favorite. It features the multi-string as an ensemle instrument, and uses Baroque compositions as a framework for improvisition and further composition. The music really comes alive. It is sensual, mysterious, unexpected, and totally captivating. It is on the ECM label, curiously, and shares a Jazz approach to Baroque music. It is not to be missed.