Ostinato (2001)

"Repeated bass or harmonic patterns the basso ostinato are again the linking factor while each composer from Ortiz to Purcell displays amazing skill at combining the restriction of harmonic repetition with freedom of inventiveness discipline stimulating creativity with brilliant result. The same is true of this recording: the players disciplined virtuosity brings out the improvisatory background of much of this music in a dazzling display that enthralls the listener. Despite the constant of the ostinato the variety in texture and instrumental colour in the pieces selected is such that there is never a dull moment: Jordi Savall on viols ranging from bass to treble is completely at one with the music of Diego Ortiz never have I heard it more convincingly performed while the violin playing of Manfredo Kraemer and Pablo Valetti in the later trio sonata­based pieces is full of rhythmic vitality and interest." (Gramophone)

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