Saturday, May 22, 2010

Robert Barto, reincarnation of Weiss? | Robert Barto, reencarnação de Weiss?

Have you ever looked to a Robert Barto photo with attention? Imagine Mr. Barto using an early XVIII century wig. Doesn't he look like the reincarnation of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, perhaps Johann Sebastian Bach?

If you own his recordings for Naxos and treasure them as the Holy Grail, this thought has probably passed through your mind before, but if you never heard about the career of this gentleman, you should try listening and buying his 9 Weiss CDs on Naxos (cheaper price).

More seriously, while hearing this american baroque lutenist playing Weiss, it's hard not to think that this unbelievable musician could be the reincarnation of Weiss, or better, a 5 euros time-travel to german and polish Courts of the early XVIII century. Essential listening!

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Já alguma vez olhou para a foto de Robert Barto com atenção? Imagine o Sr. Barto usando uma peruca do início do século XVIII. Não parece a reencarnação de Sylvius Leopold Weiss ou até talvez Johann Sebastian Bach?

Se você tem as suas gravações para a Naxos e as guarda como um tesouro maior que o Santo Graal, este pensamento provavelmente já passou pela sua cabeça antes, mas se ainda não ouviu sobre a carreira deste cavalheiro, devia tentar ouvir ou comprar os seus 9 CDs de Weiss na Naxos (preço mais barato).

Mais a sério, enquanto se ouve este alaudista barroco norte-americano tocando Weiss, é dificil não pensar que este músico inacreditável possa ser a reencarnação de Weiss, ou melhor, uma viagem no tempo de 5 euros até às Côrtes alemãs e polonesas do início do século XVIII. Escuta essencial!

2 comments:

  1. Luis,

    I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Barto perform a recital here in Vancouver, Canada and I have to say it was one of the most magical evenings I've experienced in a while. I am studying the classical guitar and am curious as to how challenging learning the lute has been.

    Wilson Apolo

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  2. Hey Apolo, thank you so much for writing. I wish I could be at a Robert Barto recital too!
    I'm very curious about the musical scene of your country, which I don't know well, and I wish you all the best in your study.

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