Pierre Hantaï

On this CD:

1. The Fairey Masque
Composed by Robert (ii) Johnson
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

2. The Ladies Masque I
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

3. The Furies
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

4. Suite in C, No 9
Composed by Giovanni Coprario
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

5. The First Witches Dance
Composed by Robert (ii) Johnson
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

6. Maske, Adsonns
Composed by John Adson
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

7. The Temple Anticke I
Composed by Research Composer
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

8. Fancy for Two To Play, A, for organ 4-hands in A minor
Composed by Thomas Tomkins
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

9. Suite for brass & viols, No 6 in G
Composed by Matthew Locke
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

10. The Second Witches Dance
Composed by Robert (ii) Johnson
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

11. Symphony extraite de Musicks Handmaide
Composed by William Lawes
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

12. The Goates Masque
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

13. Malle Symen
Composed by Jacob van Eyck
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

14. The Kings Mistresse
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

15. Grays Inne Masque
Composed by Research Composer
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

16. Suite in D minor, No 12
Composed by Giovanni Coprario
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

17. The Nobleman
Composed by Robert (ii) Johnson
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

18. Courant ("Harte Diefje Waerom Zoo Stil")
Composed by Jacob van Eyck
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

19. The Nymphs Dance
Composed by Research Composer
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

20. Cupararee or Graysin
Composed by Giovanni Coprario
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

21. Sellabrand
Composed by William Lawes
Performed by Le Concert Francais with Vincent Charbonnier, Jerome Hantai, Elisabeth Joye, Sebastien Marq
Conducted by Pierre Hantai

Customer Reviews:

nice!.......2002-10-16

this idea with the masque dances is very popular and on a very high level. the group sounds fantastic. great together with the large continuo section. comparing with mauric stegers english collection: steger plays the recorder with more fantasie and with nicer possibilities: articulation, sound et al is better with steger.
but a nice realese

"The recorder in great expresion".......2001-07-09

The recorder in great expresion. Excelent music and direction of this masks and fantasies of the english masters: Locke, Lawes, Coprario and others.

nice sound!.......1999-08-28

This is a very colorfull and inspirated recording. gratulations too all players in this project. good recorder sound! probably one of the best. comparing with Maurice Steger (recorder on claves records) it is less inspirated and one point less rich in sound and quality of interpretation.

Average customer rating:

The Delights of the Countertenor
Treasures to be discovered
Mismatching.....

English Lute Songs

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00003ZAC9
Release Date: 2000-01-11

Amazon.com

This disc of 30 English lute songs and solos by 10 composers features divine singing from countertenor Robin Blaze and exquisite lute playing from Elizabeth Kenny. The music covers the first century and a half of modern English history--from the artistic flowering, which followed political emancipation from Rome, to the Restoration of the monarchy after which the lute became obsolete (until its revival by bearded Romantics in the 20th century). Some of the tracks are a little labored. The opener, Robert Johnson's "Full Fathom Five" from Shakespeare's "The Tempest," almost grinds to a halt. "Where the Bee Sucks" from the same source is similarly leaden, and Purcell's lute solo on "Lilliburlero" expects no one to dance. On the other hand, the duo's measured approach perfectly suits Dowland's "Time Stands Still," and the same composer's most beautiful song, "In Darkness Let Me Dwell," features the singer's most expressive singing. Blaze's haunting tone is deathly cool. Besides those mentioned, the disc includes songs by Campion, Lawes, Danyel, Reggio, Banister, and Blow. Blaze lights up on Matthew Locke's air, "The Delights of the Bottle," which is the most eccentric track on the album. Of the six tracks by Henry Purcell, "'Tis Nature's Voice" is the most grippingly performed. Blaze moans so vividly that one almost does not know where to look. --Rick Jones

Customer Reviews:

The Delights of the Countertenor.......2006-07-12

Robin Blaze has a very sweet voice that is somewhat smaller than that of other notables in his field. It is exactly this type of voice that lends itself well to the genre of intimate music represented on this CD. There is nothing harsh or grating about Blaze's interpretations. On the whole this is a highly listenable and pleasant compilation of songs. I recommend this disc to anyone looking to expand, or start, their library of English song.

Treasures to be discovered.......2000-09-11

As much as I love Robin Blaze, I was a little reluctant to buy this CD, thinking: yet another disc of lute songs? - I already have a dozen. But as soon as I saw the track listing, I had no further doubts. The selection is wonderful. By combining the well known songs such as Dowland's In Darkness Let Me Dwell with the rarely performed songs by Robert Jones, Matthew Locke and John Banister, this disc is sure to satisfy both the connoisseur and the novice. Most of the songs are short - with one short melody following another, 70 minutes seems to fly by in a blink of an eye. Blaze's singing is splendid. His voice, with that inimitable woodwind quality and sweetness, is so good that it would sound good even singing drones, but there is more to it than just the beauty of tone. Blaze shows himself capable of a remarkable range of expression: from flamboyant (e.g., The Delights of the Bottle), to dramatic (e.g., 'Tis Nature's Voice or Why so pale), to lyrical (e.g., In Darkness Let Me Dwell or Can Doleful Notes), to stately (Be Welcome Then, Great Sir). In this regard, the selection here is more balanced that the selection on Daniel Taylor's Tears of the Muse, and the variety works to Blaze's advantage because, comparing the melancholy pieces alone, Taylor comes out a winner (in my opinion, of course). The most magical piece on this disc is Henry Purcell's By Beauteous Softness. "Magical" is the word. There is something about Blaze's singing of Purcell that captures the very essence of Purcell's style. In fact, the best three minutes of countertenor singing I've ever heard in my life was Blaze singing Purcell's Crown the Altar (no, it's not included here - I wish). In sum, this disc is a treasure. -- gggimpy@yahoo.com

Mismatching............2000-09-07

It is very important to balance between music and poet in English Lute Songs. And one more important thing is to make feelings based on language rather than based on music.

Blaze and Kenny are try to make expression of feelings more plentiful and vivid recitation of poet. But they fail in this point. Relationship between vocal and performer because combination of poet and music are required vocal's expression and impromptu and momentary variation of rhythm and tempo.

This performance don't have any technical problem externally. But, Blase and Kenny are making excessive expression of feeling and performers are going with rhythm and tempo but not following their expression of feeling.

But several solo lute performances are very well i think. For example, Henry Purcell's "Sefauchi's Farewell" is played by lute. This is usually performed by harpsicord, but in this album, they are making good performance with lute.

I would like to recommend Deller. Have you ever heard Dowland's "Happy" in "flow my tears" and Purcell's "touch" in "strike the viol"? He was excellent of many counterteners.

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