Glenn Gould sighting, on lute

[Andrew Hrycyna <ajh@world.std.com>]

A message from another list that I'm forwarding; a recommendation from an
Australian lutenist:

>Just on the matter of composition for lute, I would
>like to bring to your attention a composition for lute
>and harpsichord accompaniment written by a talented
>luthier/lutenist: Clive Titmuss.  I recently acquired
>two of his CDs: One is of solo Baroque lute music.
>The second is music for lute and guitar accompanied by
>harpsichord and piano respectively.
>
>A real gem on this recording is Hommage to Glenn
>Gould.  I expect that, given Clive's Canadian
>citizenship, and his love of music, Glen Gould would
>represent a great idol/ master of inspiration. [Many
>would be aware of Gould's now legendary recordings
>with CBS twice recording the Goldberg varaitions].
>What I particularly like about Clive's composition is
>that he uses a fusion somewhat between a Weiss Tombeau
>and a modern - almost atonal quality, but still having
>a sombre quality to it that reflects a serious
>reverence for the subject matter he has used as the
>basis of the mood for.
>
>Clive also plays music by Couperin, Bach, Carulli, De
>Visee and others. Clive's CD is an inspiration for
>those with thoughts of writing for 13 course d minor
>tuning lute, and is highyl recommended. The sound
>quality is very good indeed.
>
>
>You can order the CD directly from Clive at his
>wonderful web site:
>
> http://www.surrey.quik.com/ctitmuss/lutenist/lutenist_home.htm