专辑简介

With his customized eight-string, Paul Galbraith has made some of the most inventive classical guitar discs to date. His take on Bach's lute suites is certainly no different. Here, Galbraith deftly arranges and performs four suites (BWV 995-998) in his impeccably precise yet smooth style. Recording quality is superb and sensitive microphones seem to capture Galbraith's every note (and breath). Unfortunately, some Bach lovers may miss the deep and dark sound of the lute, as well as the intricacies of these pieces' phrasings. While Galbraith's technique is certainly flawless, he has difficulty capturing the varying moods these works evoke. Still, this is a gorgeous disc for lovers of classical guitar and a great introduction to these seldom-heard lute suites. And, if this strikes your fancy, check out Galbraith's disc of Bach's solo violin sonatas and partitas. --Jason Verlinde