Sweet Melancholy lute “This album is exactly that—a

“This album is exactly that—a lively

lutenist Toyohiko Satoh takes on one of the most famous and enigmatic works of French baroque lute literature: The collection "La Rhétorique des Dieux" published by Denis Gaultier (1603-1672)

The selection of pieces on this album deliberately includes both the sombre and melancholy as well as the more cheerful and uplifting pieces from the composer's oeuvre

” These words run like a thread through the works – they comfort

Sweet Melancholy lute “This album is exactly that—aFlorent Marie renaissance lute About the album French lutenist Florent Marie's new solo album is dedicated to the music of John Dowland, one of the greatest composers ever for his instrument. The selection of pieces on this album deliberately includes both the sombre and melancholy as well as the more cheerful and uplifting pieces from the composer's oeuvre, creating a rich and colorful musical bouquet of works by the famous Elizabethan lute master.