Robert de Visée Prélude et Allemande, Jonas Nordberg, theorbo

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Swedish lutenist Jonas Nordberg performs the Prélude and Allemande from the Suite in a minor for theorbo by Robert de Visée.

de Visée was a prominent composer and luteplayer working at the court of Louis XIV in France. His solo repertoire for theorbo and baroque guitar has survived as some of the greatest pieces for the instruments.

Jonas Nordberg has established himself as one of the world's most interesting lutenists, praised by critics for his sensitive, colorful musicianship. A versatile musician performing a wide range of styles and repertoire he is in high demand both as a soloist and chamber musician.

Recorded in Vätö Church, Sweden, 9/6-2010.

Produced by Ornemark

[kevd]

"Master Luthier, tis a fine instrument, but I fear the neck may be too long."

"Never! The neck must go on forever!"

[lukerfilm]

Who would have thought a construction crane would sound so beautiful!

[geezerdombroadcast]

When the sacredness, and joy of life seems to slip into darkness, along comes a sound like this to throw us a life line, and we survive another day.

[philipatoz]

One can only imagine, in the distant centuries past, that outside of the courts of kings and queens, hearing music played on such a magnificent instrument, much less hearing a small orchestra, would have been a alien experience to the servant and serf classes. But to hear live music on beautifully designed instruments, played by skilled musicians - say in the early 17th or 18th centuries, would have been almost an out-of-body experience for the poor, common man. But a glorious sound indeed for anyone so fortunate to hear it. Even now!

[DJFcam]

I can't get enough of the Therobo, and Jonas Nordberg plays it so beautifully.

[thonycg]

This music is able to make me travel in time. Simply heaven.

[razmazerz]

This bard added +3 Fire resistance to my team.

[_PROCLUS]

Robert de Visée .1655 – 1732/1733 a lutenist, guitarist, theorbist and viol player at the court of the French kings Louis XIV and Louis XV, as well as a singer and composer for lute, theorbo and guitar. ... (WIKI)

[frankwallacecomposer]

This may be about the most perfect combination of performance, sound, music, place and videography I have seen on YouTube. Utterly gorgeous!

[Violamanben]

This is one of my favorite videos on YouTube. I am overwhelmed by its beauty. I watch it on a semi regular basis. It brings be somber happiness.

[Instereo]

I've listened to a dozen or so lute/theorbo albums trying to find one that gives me the same feeling as when watching this video. No luck so far. This is magical

[JannikLindquist]

This is one of the best lute performances I have ever heard

[megozzful]

I come back every month and binge watch this masterpiece for about an hour. Thanks so much for posting.

[fraptagueul]

I remember listening this with my homies Rafaelo and Ridolfo de Abrixxieo in dowtown Firenze damn it was in 1610's good time then i wish i could go back

[AGLMIL]

I am listening every day this MONUMENTAL interpretation by Jonas Nordberg of this MONUMENTAL composition.

[dominiquedelestre]

Ces airs sortant des entrailles de notre terre, ne peuvent que convenir à rnous ravir à merveille, faisant ressortir tout ce passé musical ignoré par mes ancêtres angevins.

[zeynabkarimova]

I am absolutely in love with this instrument! It has such an incredibly full and melodious sound, and the performance itself is just outstanding!

[dianalauraduranmorenoluria]

The look in his eyes when he plays this beautiful instrument... So pure.

[ericb]

Once I year I listen to this for the past 10 years. Thank you! I can't explain it but it comes to my mind and I must listen to it

[viva]

Celestial music in a rightly chosen place!  How he can play all these notes without his music sheets... is beyond me.  A gifted musician. Thank you!