
The centerpiece of this 50-minute program is John Dowland’s Lachrimae Pavans, a series of seven pavanes based on his own song, “Flow My Tears”. Scored
Buxtehude’s Op. 1 sonatas have received expert (and deserved) attention on disc, both in trio form–violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord–and with an added violin.
This fine recording of the rarely-heard and very easy on the ears Op. 2 trio sonatas by Dietrich Buxtehude originally was released on Dacapo in
Writing this review is somewhat like preaching to the converted. All who already are interested in 17th century programatic violin virtuosity won’t hesitate in acquiring