Lute Fantasias Of Molinaro
Acis, 2026
9/10
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The fingerstyle and classical guitarist, Dobro guitarist, and educator, James Limerick Kerr, puts a fresh coat of paint on Molinaro’s lute fantasias here, where the steel stringed guitar illuminates the timeless vision.
“Fantasia quarta” opens with a sublime warmth, where the careful progressions radiate beauty, and “Fantasia sesta” follows with a mesmerizing delivery that pays close attention to mood.
“Fantasia XV” lands in the middle and offers intimacy and grace via the emotive playing, while “Fantasia prima” is full of melodic gestures that unfold with a lush quality.
Arriving late, “Fantasia settima” moves with a cozy demeanor that’s heartfelt, and “Fantasia quinta” exits with meticulous and enlightening guitar playing that few others could replicate.
Kerr illuminates the under appreciated work of Molinaro, where an inventive and technical approach unites Renaissance ideas with modern composition.
Travels well with: Reena Esmail- Exaltations; Susanna Mendlow- Travels Well With Cello