Hopkinson Smith's "Portrait" is a captivating journey through the intricate and elegant worlds of medieval and chamber music. Released in 1998 under the naïve label, this album showcases Smith's mastery of the lute and vihuela de mano, presenting a collection of pieces that span the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The album features 15 tracks, including compositions by Ennemond Gaultier, Johann Sebastian Bach, and others, as well as Smith's own interpretations. With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, "Portrait" offers a rich and diverse listening experience, highlighting the technical prowess and artistic sensitivity of Hopkinson Smith. The tracks range from pavanes and fantaisies to toccatas and suites, each piece meticulously performed and recorded to bring out the beauty and complexity of the music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Portrait" is an album that promises to engage and enchant.
(C) 1998 naïvenaïve classique
Tracks
Pavanes Nos. 1, 5, 2 & 4Lyus Milan, Hopkinson Smith
La Cancion del EmperadorLuis De Navarez, Hopkinson Smith
Fantasia que Contrahaze la Harpa en la Manera de LudovicoAlonso Mudarra, Hopkinson Smith
Fantasie II en Tabulature de GuyterneAlbert de Rippe, Hopkinson Smith
La posteEnnemond Gaultier, Hopkinson Smith
Toccata arpeggiattaGiovanni Girolamo Kapsberger, Hopkinson Smith
Sarabande La mignardeJacques Gallot, Hopkinson Smith
Tombeau de GogoCharles Mouton, Hopkinson Smith
CanariosGaspar Sanz, Hopkinson Smith
VillanoFrancisco Guerau, Hopkinson Smith
Prelude, Sarabande and GigueRobert de Visée, Hopkinson Smith
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Hopkinson Smith
Prélude et Presto in F-Sharp MinorSilvius Leopold Weiss, Hopkinson Smith
6 Cello Suites, No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: V. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Hopkinson Smith
Prelude and Allegro in G MajorSilvius Leopold Weiss, Hopkinson Smith
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