L'Art Du Théorbiste (Music For Theorbo)

Released in 2017 by Brilliant Classics, L'Art Du Théorbiste represents a focused effort to showcase the expressive range of the theorbo, a large plucked string instrument synonymous with the late Renaissance and Baroque periods. Simon Linné curated this selection to highlight the instrument's unique sonority, emphasizing its deep, resonant bass strings and its capacity for both delicate ornamentation and grand, orchestral-like textures. The recording serves as a contribution to the growing contemporary movement of period-instrument performance, aimed at restoring the theorbo to its historical prominence as a primary solo instrument.

The album reflects the meticulous archival approach characteristic of the Brilliant Classics label, which often produces comprehensive series of historical music. By featuring works that span the instrument’s traditional repertoire, Linné sought to bridge the gap between academic musicology and the modern listener's ear. Critical reception of the album praised the technical precision of the performance and the clarity of the production, noting that it successfully captures the intimate, atmospheric qualities that define the theorbo’s historical identity.