The Leupold Trio is three musicians -- Sören Leupold, Eva Stegeman, and Wouter Mijnders -- who each have active careers of their own, but come together with a similar passion for early Renaissance and Baroque music. It is clear upon first hearing that the musicians are well-informed about the period in which they play and each other's musical personalities, as they play very well together and capture the spirit of spritely dances and somber sonatas. The instruments seem to be slightly tuned down (as is appropriate, given ...
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The Leupold Trio is three musicians -- Sören Leupold, Eva Stegeman, and Wouter Mijnders -- who each have active careers of their own, but come together with a similar passion for early Renaissance and Baroque music. It is clear upon first hearing that the musicians are well-informed about the period in which they play and each other's musical personalities, as they play very well together and capture the spirit of spritely dances and somber sonatas. The instruments seem to be slightly tuned down (as is appropriate, given contemporary understanding of early music) and the artists maintain a light touch; sometimes, however, Stegeman's bow pressure seems just too light on the strings, such as in the first couple of tracks on the album. Leupold is the most versatile of the three, playing the chitarrone and Renaissance lute, while Mijnders' cello sets the harmonies of each piece. The repertoire on the album is well-chosen, as it varies between trios, duos, and solos, though one could argue that there is a...
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