It is difficult to imagine a more worthy interpretation of this imposing music. Superbly recorded throughout, the performances never fail to give a lucid account of these magnificent compositions.
Ornamentation is precise and rhythmic and the counterpoint never less than vivid.
Credit must also go to sound engineer Gilles Poirier, who has captured the warmth of Cardin's playing in a manner which would surely delight the most exacting of performers. The whole recording has such a cultural impact that it could easisly be considered a fundamental step in lute music interpretation. With these suites, we enter a passionate and unconventional period in the life of the author. Here we have Weiss at his best with an appropriately excellent interpretation. This work has to be enthusiastically followed.