Stunning in its simple grace, this music floats in the air like a fragile scent.
Time becomes meaningless.
The heart responds. Astree CD-9927 Originally for solo lute, these sensuous and aristocratic dances from 1536 are transformed by Savall and company into ensemble pieces for gambas, harp and psaltry. Their effect is soothing and magical. The recorded sound is perfection. He leads the band in these performances, and they make real chamber music.