Paul O'Dette - Melchior Neusidler: Lute Music (2008)

Tracklist

01. Wie möcht ich fröhlich werden
02. Ricercar terzo
03. Un gai bergier
04. Pass'e mezzo antico con il suo saltarello
05. Der Fuggerin Dantz
06. Ricercar secondo from Il primo libro
07. Ich gieng einmal spatzieren
08. O felici occhi miei
09. Ricercar secondo from Il secondo libro
10. Beschaffens glück ist unversammpt
11. Fantasia
12. Der Dorisanen Dantz mit Hupffauff
13. Phantasia
14. Cara mia dolce stella
15. Chi passa per sta strada
16. Wann ich des morgens früh auffsteh
17. O s'io potessi donna
18. Fantasia 21
19. Nun lob mein Seel den herren, Psalm 103
20. Herr gott nun sey gepreyset
21. Joseph lieber Joseph mein
22. Pass'e mezzo e saltarello
23. Ancor che col partire
24. Fantasia super ancor che col partire


The son of a lute maker and prominent teacher, Melchior Neusidler was lucky enough to gain the favour of the Fuggers, a rich family of Augsburg bankers: soon his skills as a performer and their passion for his art enabled him to make his living from music, despite his 'difficult' character, which discouraged many patrons!

Paul O'Dette breathes new life into the music of this now forgotten master, which at one time was to be heard all over Europe. He has been called 'the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument' (Toronto Globe and Mail). Though perhaps best known for his recitals and recordings of virtuoso solo lute music, he maintains an active international career as a continuo player, performing with today's most respected conductors and ensembles.

In addition to his activities as a lute player, Paul O'Dette is Artistic Director of the Boston Early Music Festival and an avid researcher. He has published numerous articles on issues of historical performance practice and co-authored the Dowland entry in the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He has made more than 100 recordings, several of which have been nominated for Gramophone magazine's Record of the Year Award and three for the Grammy Awards.

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