And this time around there's that dark horse in the guise of
medieval/early pluckery. Often we overlook that there were many lute
players before Francesco Spinacino (and probably as talented as those
after). I look forward to hearing what Crawford Young brings to the
mix.
Sean
On May 11, 2006, at 8:27 PM, guy_and_liz Smith wrote:
> I've been to quite a few (although I won't be able to make this
> one:-(, and they normally have a pretty good mix of Baroque and Ren
> attendees and faculty (including some who do both). I'd guess the
> usual proportion is roughly 60/40 Ren/Baroque. There should be more
> than enough in the way of courses to keep you occupied unless your
> interests are extremely narrow. The usual problem is having too much
> to choose from and too little time.
>
> Guy
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Rob Dorsey
>> To: 'Sean Smith' ; 'Lutelist'
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:13 PM
>> Subject: [LUTE] Re: LSA Lute Festival 2006 in Cleveland
>>
>> All,
>>
>> It sounds like a great experience but I have a few questions. Do most
>> attendees stay in the dorm? I cannot imagine Cleveland in June without
>> air-conditioning. That brings a dorm room to $600 for the 6 days, add
>> 400 in
>> "tuition" and it's a grand not counting lunch and beers. That's a
>> pretty
>> expensive week. That begs the question, in the mind of those who have
>> attended previously, is it worth it? I've got chips flying trying to
>> get a
>> 13 course baroque instrument finished to take for the "tasting". Will
>> I be
>> allowed to put it in? Is it mostly a renaissance festival? I see a
>> couple of
>> baroque players (Satoh, Barto) so it must have a "fair and balanced"
>> baroque
>> presence. Is that a good assessment?
>>
>> I've had a master class with Satoh before so I know it's most
>> worthwhile.
>> Will there be baroque folk for the private lessons?
>>
>> So many questions, so little money,
>> Rob Dorsey, luthier
>> Florence, KY USA
>> http://RobDorsey.com
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Sean Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 9:39 PM
>> To: Lutelist
>> Subject: [LUTE] Re: LSA Lute Festival 2006 in Cleveland
>>
>>
>> Sounds like a good line-up to me: got the early and late covered, the
>> long-time players, the johnny-come-latelys, serious big names, great
>> teachers and some seriously above-average concerts from names you've
>> always
>> wondered about.
>>
>> Then there's the other folks who show up: folks who ask good
>> questions in
>> class, folks who've tried that string set-up you were going to, folks
>> who
>> scoot over and invite you over to their table, folks w/ a 'this' lute
>> or a
>> 'his' lute, folks w/ a cool duet, folks selling facsimiles, mod eds
>> and cds,
>> folks w/ edifying stories, awful jokes and dubious tuning tricks.
>> Folks
>> definitely getting the lute thing for a week.
>>
>> Sean
>>
>>
>>
>>
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