Weiss / Held Early Works CD

Silvius Leopold Weiss is a composer whose compositions for the lute have been subject of much academic research and now enjoy an extensive discography. His early works, featured on this new release, show the new Italian influence on the young composer. Joachim Held is one of the foremost lute players of his generation. He captivates his audience with the refinement of his playing and moves the listener with expressing the different moods of the soul. In 2006 Joachim Held became the first ever lute player to receive the renowned German Echo- Klassik Award. He won in the category of "Best soloist recording of the year" for his album "Delightful Lute-Pleasure. Baroque Lute music from the lands of the Habsburgs," released by Hanssler Classic.

1. Fantasie in D Major 2. Fuge in D Major 3. Allemande 4. Courante 5. Bourr?e 6. Sarabande 7. Menuet - Trio 8. Gigue 9. Ouverture 10. Bourr?e 11. Minuet 12. Gigue 13. Allemande 14. Courante 15. Gavotte 16. Sarabande 17. Gigue 18. Fantasie in D minor 19. Prelude 20. Allemande 21. Courante 22. Bourr?e 23. Sarabande 24. Menuet 25. Gigue