[LUTE] Re: Concert Tomorrow in London

[Benjamin Narvey]

Fancy that, two 12c recitals in London in one day. Must be a world record!

Hope it went well.

Toodle pip,
Benjamin

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> On 18 Nov 2016, at 14:55, Greet Schamp  wrote:
> 
> Hello Benjamin,
> 
> It's a pity I cannot come,  even being in London, because tomorrow I'm giving 
> a lecture fort he English Lute Society at 12:30 in the Dutch Church, Austin 
> Friars about the Ghent lute manuscripts with a small recital at 1:30 of works 
> from this Mss with a Ballet de l'archeduq by B.Richard  also for a 12 c lute 
> but in an unusual accord nouveau. 
> 
> good luck with your concert!
> 
> 
> Greet Schamp
> -Oorspronkelijk bericht-
> Van: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] Namens 
> BENJAMIN NARVEY
> Verzonden: vrijdag 18 november 2016 11:49
> Aan: lute-cs.dartmouth.edu 
> Onderwerp: [LUTE] Concert Tomorrow in London
> 
>   Dear Lutenists,
>   A note to say that I will be playing a
>   12-COURSE LUTE RECITAL IN LONDON: SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER AT NOON
>   "Dedicatory Lute Music from Louis le Grand to Frederick the Great:
>   Musical Extrapolations on Blancrocher and the Tombeau Tradition"
>   Music by Gallot, Mouton, Visée, various Gautiers and (the "French")
>   Weiss.
>   12-course "French Lute"
>   Lars Jönsson (Dalarö, Sweden: 2015)
>   Pitch: a' = 404 (ton de la chambre)
>   A British Clavichord Society Event
>   Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AT
>   Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667): a celebration.
>   Booking is now open. Tickets are £40 (full price) and £35 (concessions
>   and members of the British Clavichord Society).
>   See:
>   [1]http://www.clavichord.org.uk/diary.html
>   I hope to see some of you there.
>   Best wishes
>   Benjamin
> 
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> References
> 
>   1. http://www.clavichord.org.uk/diary.html
> 
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[LUTE] Concert Tomorrow in London

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,
   A note to say that I will be playing a
   12-COURSE LUTE RECITAL IN LONDON: SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER AT NOON
   "Dedicatory Lute Music from Louis le Grand to Frederick the Great:
   Musical Extrapolations on Blancrocher and the Tombeau Tradition"
   Music by Gallot, Mouton, Visée, various Gautiers and (the "French")
   Weiss.
   12-course "French Lute"
   Lars Jönsson (Dalarö, Sweden: 2015)
   Pitch: a' = 404 (ton de la chambre)
   A British Clavichord Society Event
   Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AT
   Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667): a celebration.
   Booking is now open. Tickets are £40 (full price) and £35 (concessions
   and members of the British Clavichord Society).
   See:
   [1]http://www.clavichord.org.uk/diary.html
   I hope to see some of you there.
   Best wishes
   Benjamin

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[LUTE] For Sale: 6c Gerle by Martin Haycock (2007)

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   Sorry for the mass email. Do get in touch privately if interested.

   All best,

   Benjamin

   6c LUTE  by MARTIN HAYCOCK after Gerle (2007). Stopped string length
   60cm.  It is a beautiful sounding lute with great projection, and a
   particularly beautiful figured ash back. I am only selling it  since
   another lute is coming in. Sold with Kingham case. Lute  can be seen in
   Paris.

   For more details and photos do get in touch.

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[LUTE] Peter Forrester

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Hello all,

   Might someone on this list perhaps have Peter Forrester's contact
   information? If so, please do get in touch privately.

   With best wishes,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Theorbo for sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

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Dear all,

Please excuse this mass email. In case you are interested please do get in
touch.

14C (NEW!!!) THEORBO BY IVO MAGHERINI (May 2015), sold with PVC
ultra-lightweight Vorko Case. 76cm/120cm. Can be set up with single or
double strings. Fantastic instrument that can be tuned as a theorbo in A or
as a ""théorbe de pièces" in D. It can also be set up as a powerful
swan-neck baroque lute. I purchased it for certain projects in 2015, but no
longer have need of the instrument.

Asking price is €6000 (or best offer). Instrument can be seen in Paris.

Do get in touch privately for photos and other information.

Best wishes,
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[LUTE] For Sale: 14C THEORBO/BAROQUE LUTE BY IVO MAGHERINI (2015)

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,

   Just a note to say that I am selling a 14c theorbo/baroque lute by Ivo
   Magherini. The instrument is in Paris but could be taken to London for
   viewings on 16/17 April.

   In case this may be of interest, do contact me in a private message.
   Photos are readily available.

   All best wishes,

   Benjamin

   14C THEORBO/BAROQUE LUTE BY IVO MAGHERINI (2015), sold with PVC
   ultra-lightweight Vorko Case. 76cm/120cm. Can be set up with single or
   double strings. Fantastic instrument that can be tuned as a theorbo in
   A  or as a "thA(c)orbe de piA"ces" in D. It can also be set up as a big
   swan-neck baroque lute like the later German monster lutes. I purchased
   it for certain projects in 2015, but no longer have need of the
   instrument. Asking price is aNOT6000.

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[LUTE] For Sale: 14C THEORBO/BAROQUE LUTE BY IVO MAGHERINI (2015)

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,

   A very happy new year! In case this may be of interest, do contact me
   in a private message.

   All best wishes,

   Benjamin

   14C THEORBO/BAROQUE LUTE BY IVO MAGHERINI (2015), sold with PVC
   ultra-lightweight Vorko Case. 76cm/120cm. Can be set up with single or
   double strings. Fantastic instrument that can be tuned as a theorbo in
   A  or as a "thA(c)orbe de piA"ces" in D. It can also be set up as a big
   swan-neck baroque lute like the later German monster lutes. I purchased
   it for certain projects in 2015, but no longer have need of the
   instrument. Asking price is aNOT6500.

   Instrument can be seen in Paris.

   Photos here:

   [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute/forsale.html

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[LUTE] BBC Early Music Show: French Lute Music

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear luters,

   A note to say that I am the invited artist on the BBC Early Music Show
   airing  this Sunday (25 October) at 2 PM (GMT). Do listen in to Radio 3
   if you can! There will be some sneak peeks of my new solo disc that is
   coming out  20 May, and various assorted babblings on all things French
   baroque.

   [1]http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06k9f28

   Best wishes

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Prom 25

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,

   Just a note to say that Prom 25, performed in London and broadcast
   worldwide on the BBC this  [1]coming Tuesday, will be particularly
   lutey. It is a semi-staged  production of  Monteverdi's "L'Orfeo"
   directed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, with the English Baroque Soloists
   and Monteverdi Choir, and no less than 4 lutists: David Miller,
   Elizabeth Kenny, Josias Rodriguez and myself. Should be fun!

   If you can't make the performance at the Royal Albert Hall, it will be
   broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 (and telly, I think).

   Here is the link:

   [2]http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e548gw

   All best,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Lute for sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   A note to say that I am selling an  11c lute by Stephen Murphy, made in
   1994. 69 cm string length, after Hoffmann (private collection in
   Switzerland). The instrument  has a very fine carved pegbox. I
   currently have it set up as a 10c lute in E (2c single) for work with
   countertenors, but my new 12c lute is arriving soon and it will cover
   the same function.

   It is a great instrument with particularly fine woods on the table and
   back. There was a crack (mercifully with, and not against, the grain)
   on the soundboard but this has been repaired by Craig Ryder. The lute
   is currently in top condition.

   Kingham case included.

   Please do contact me off list for photos and further information.

   All best wishes,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Re: Verdelot

[Benjamin Narvey]

Lutists all,

Many thanks for these messages, and apologies for this tardy reply: it is 
festival season and I have been a busy bee. Just catching up on things now.

I have now got access to the 1536 print, so many thanks! Will have much to go 
on with my new 6c lute.

Just the ticket!

All best wishes,
Benjamin

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> On 30 juin 2015, at 14:22, jmpoirier2  wrote:
> 
>   Je dirais meme plus : excellente edition :-)!
> 
>   Envoye depuis mon appareil Samsung
> 
>    Message d'origine 
>   De : Bruno Cognyl -Fournier 
>   Date : 30/06/2015 14:09 (GMT+01:00)
>   A : jmpoirier2 , Hector Sequera
>   , "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
>   Objet : Re: [LUTE] Re: Verdelot
> 
>   london pro musica edition is excellent
> 
>   Sent from Samsung Mobile
> 
>    Original message 
> 
>   From: jmpoirier2
> 
>   Date:2015-06-30 04:23 (GMT-05:00)
> 
>   To: Hector Sequera , "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu"
> 
>   Subject: [LUTE] Re: Verdelot
> 
>  Excellent edition by the way !
>  Best to all,
>  Jean-Marie
>  Envoye depuis mon appareil Samsung
>   Message d'origine 
>  De : Hector Sequera 
>  Date : 30/06/2015 09:35 (GMT+01:00)
>  A : "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
>  Objet : [LUTE] Re: Verdelot
>  Dear Benjamin,
>  London Pro Musica has an edition of 22 of the madrigals (the ones
>  intabulated in Venice, 1536). Just search their catalogue for the
>  following:
>  MA3 PHILIPPE VERDELOT, Twenty-two Madrigals, for four voices or
>  instruments. This volume contains all the pieces that appeared
>   arranged
>  for lute in the Intavolatura de li Madrigali di Verdelotto da
>   cantare
>  et sonare nel lauto (Venice, 1536), which is published complete in
>   our
>  RM3. Verdelot was much respected during his lifetime for his ability
>   to
>  express the different moods of his texts, and so it is no surprise
>   to
>  find here an outstanding collection of highly varied pieces. Score
>   only
>  -L-8.50
>  RM3 Intavolatura de li Madrigali di Verdelotto (1536) for voice and
>  lute. This important collection contains twenty-two of Verdelot's
>   most
>  exquisite madrigals arranged fastidiously for voice and lute. It is
>  fact the only surviving publication of its kind, and fills a huge
>   hole
>  in the repertoire for voice and lute. The original four-part
>   versions
>  of these madrigals can be found in our MA3; as the two volumes have
>  been edited in conjunction, it is possible to use the lute part with
>  the ensemble versions. Score only -L-10.50
>  All best,
>  Hector
>>> On 30 Jun 2015, at 08:20, BENJAMIN NARVEY 
>>   wrote:
>> 
>>  Greetings one, greetings all,
>> 
>>  I am wondering if there may not perhaps be a good edition of
>  Verdelot
>>  madrigals with intabulations for lute?
>>  I have just been contacted for a project, but I don't know the
>   lute
>>  sources (if any) of this repertoire well at all.
>>  Any thoughts?
>>  All best wishes,
>>  Benjamin
>> 
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>> 
>> 
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[LUTE] Verdelot

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Greetings one, greetings all,

   I am wondering if there may not perhaps be a good edition of Verdelot
   madrigals with intabulations for lute?
   I have just been contacted for a project, but I don't know the lute
   sources (if any) of this repertoire well at all.
   Any thoughts?
   All best wishes,
   Benjamin

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[LUTE] For Sale: Stevenson Theorbo Flightcase

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear theorbists (in particular the North Americans who have to fly
   to every concert),

   I am selling my Stevenson theorbo flightcase. Blurb is below, and do
   click on the link to Wayne's site way at the bottom to see photos.

   Contact me in a private message if interested.

   All best,

   BenjaminA

   STEVENSON THEORBO FLIGHT CASE: state of the art flightcase for
   theorboes made by Alan Stevenson
   (A [1]http://www.stevensoncases.co.ukA ), the world-renowned maker of
   flight cases for Yo Yo Ma, Berlin Philharmonic and James Bond ("The
   Living Daylights"). Instrument "floats" in different densities of
   high-performance foam (these are re-configurable for different theorbo
   sizes). Case itself made of a patented compound of carbon, kevlar, and
   other materials making it incredibly strong - essentially unbreakable -
   yet flexible and light:A the material of the case is only millimeters
   thick, so the case only weighs about 15 Kg, well within airline
   regulations (32 Kg). It is on wheels for easy rolling. Two red-strap
   theorbo "seat belts" keeping the instrument in place. There is also a
   big pocket inside for strings, frets, etc., emplacements for
   humidifiers and also a storage space for musical scores. New price is
   A-L-3000, I will happily sell for far less. Case in Paris.
   [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute/forsale.html

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[LUTE] Re: Purcell : "Be welcome then great sir"

[Benjamin Narvey]

A great many thanks to the two of you!

Best
Benjamin 

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> On 18 mars 2015, at 14:53, Jean-Marie Poirier  wrote:
> 
> The song itself is on f.192v of the manuscript [ 
> http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=r.m.20.h.8_f001r ] ! The whole 
> work is much longer of course...
> 
> Enjoy ;-)
> 
> Jean-Marie
> 
> 
> --
> 
>>  [1]http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/SetupViewerHandler.ashx?ref=r.m.20.h.8_
>>  f085v
>>  it's supposed to be in "fly bold...". Good luck ! but autograph 
>>  Le Mercredi 18 mars 2015 9h57, Benjamin Narvey  a
>>  A(c)crit :
>>  Dear all,
>>  Might anyone have the score or facsimile for this? It is a Welcome Song
>>  for Charles II (1683), but I can't seem to find it on IMSLP
>>  Best wishes,
>>  Benjamin
>>  Sent from my iPad
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>> 
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>>  2. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
> 
> 

[LUTE] Purcell : "Be welcome then great sir"

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear all,

Might anyone have the score or facsimile for this? It is a Welcome Song for 
Charles II (1683), but I can't seem to find it on IMSLP

Best wishes,
Benjamin

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[LUTE] Re: Tied frets

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

Thanks so much for your thoughts. Indeed, I may be getting a folding theorbo - 
I'd prefer a Flybo to a Guitarbo any day - but I may still have to take the 
stopped string length down a bit.


Shaun: yes, I would prefer a whopping huge body with fewer frets than to have a 
smaller theorbo.

We'll see.

Best wishes,
Benjamin 

Sent from my iPhone

> On 10 mars 2015, at 11:29, Lex van Sante  wrote:
> 
> Hi Benjamin,
> 
> Why not shorten the neck extension?
> In that case you would not have to worry about the number of frets and the 
> resulting decrease (maybe op to 10 cm. of diapason for the base strings) 
> would possibly not make that much of a difference acoustically.
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> Lex van Sante
>> Op 10 mrt 2015, om 09:46 heeft Benjamin Narvey het volgende geschreven:
>> 
>>  H. Still no thoughts?
>> 
>>  Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>  On 07 Mar 2015, at 23:20, BENJAMIN NARVEY <[1]luthi...@gmail.com>
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>  Dear collected wisdom,
>>  I'm rather wondering what the minimum number of tied frets is for
>>  historical lute instruments, notably for theorbo(s). I am unfortunately
>>  having to consider having an instrument shortened for travel purposes,
>>  and this may involve reducing the stopped string length; I know of many
>>  large theorboes with only 8 tied frets, but are there any with only 7?
>>  With best wishes,
>>  Benjamin
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>> 
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>>  2. http://www.luthiste.com/
>> 
>> 
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> 
> 

[LUTE] Theorboes for sale?

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   Just in case any of you have theorboes to sell, do get in touch!

   Best wishes,

   BenjaminA

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[LUTE] For sale: FLIGHTCASE for baroque guitar, renaissance guitar, vihuela, etc.

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   My apologies for this advert; if interested please do contact me
   privately:

   [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute/forsale.html

   Best,

   BenjaminA

   FLIGHTCASE for baroque guitar, renaissance guitar, vihuela, etc.

 * Could potentially fit a small 6c lute. Made by Quentor Cases (UK),
   these are top of the line flightcases made to transport expensive
   Formula 1 parts. On wheels, but not too heavy to be carried. Made
   of honeycomb aluminium. Interior dimensions: length 100 cm, 29 cm
   width, 18 cm depth (from bottom of case to the join with lid; there
   is some more space above soundboard inside lid the lid in case of
   impact). Well within airline regulations regarding weight and size,
   no extra penalty fares will be incurred.
   Asking price: aNOT650 (negotiable). Case can be seen in Paris.
   Contact: Benjamin Narvey, luthiste AT [2]gmail.com
   [3]pictureA [4]pictureA [5]pictureA [6]pictureA
   March 10 2015

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[LUTE] Re: Tied frets

[Benjamin Narvey]

   H. Still no thoughts?

   Sent from my iPad

   On 07 Mar 2015, at 23:20, BENJAMIN NARVEY <[1]luthi...@gmail.com>
   wrote:

   Dear collected wisdom,
   I'm rather wondering what the minimum number of tied frets is for
   historical lute instruments, notably for theorbo(s). I am unfortunately
   having to consider having an instrument shortened for travel purposes,
   and this may involve reducing the stopped string length; I know of many
   large theorboes with only 8 tied frets, but are there any with only 7?
   With best wishes,
   Benjamin
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[LUTE] Tied frets

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear collected wisdom,

   I'm rather wondering what the minimum number of tiedA frets is for
   historicalA lute instruments, notably for theorbo(s). I am
   unfortunately having toA considerA having an instrument shortened for
   travel purposes, and this may involve reducing the stopped string
   length; I know of many large theorboes with only 8 tied frets, but are
   there any with only 7?

   With best wishes,

   BenjaminA

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[LUTE] Kingham Theorbo Cases for Sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   A shameless plug. I'm selling two of my theorbo cases, info below:

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   KINGHAM THEORBO CASES for sale: I have duplicate cases for two
   theorboes and, due to the restraints of a small Paris flat, I have
   decided to put two cases on sale:

   - 1 grey Kingham theorbo case, with the extra lightweight cloth that
   they don't offer anymore (it used to cost 40% extra; this is much
   lighter than the normal lightweight material they offer on their site).
   Made in 2006. Perfect condition. This was made for a 19c Schelle
   instrument, 88cm/165cm, and will fit even the biggest giraffes. 500
   euros

   - 1 blue theorbo Kingham case, with the normal lightweight cloth (20%
   supplement). Made in 2002. Perfect condition. Made for a Klaus Jacobsen
   "special", 81cm/160cm. 500 euros

   Both cases are available for view in Paris.A

   Contact Benjamin Narvey at [2]luthi...@gmail.com

   [3]pictureA [4]pictureA [5]pictureA [6]pictureA

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[LUTE] Re: Purcell

[Benjamin Narvey]

Ah, that's the one! Thanks!

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> On 27 févr. 2015, at 13:29, Diego Cantalupi  wrote:
> 
> sorry: wrong link.
> An Evening Hymn is in the Harmonia Sacra by Playford
> 
> 
> http://imslp.org/wiki/Harmonia_Sacra_(Playford,_Henry)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Il 27/02/2015 13:03, Diego Cantalupi ha scritto:
>> you find it here:
>> http://imslp.org/wiki/Harmonia_Sacra_(Purcell,_Henry)
>> 
>> Diego
>> 
>> Il 27/02/2015 12:39, BENJAMIN NARVEY ha scritto:
>>>Dear All,
>>>Could anybody on the list I wonder send on in a private message the
>>>facsimile of "Evening hymn" by Purcell (Z. 193)? I can't seem to find
>>>it on IMSLPa|..
>>>Many thanks!
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[LUTE] Re: Purcell

[Benjamin Narvey]

Thanks for this, Diego: I know it is in Harmonia Sacra, but it must be in 
another volume of the collection since it is not in the scans here... unless I 
am blind?

This is what I saw before.

All best,
Benjamin

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> On 27 févr. 2015, at 13:03, Diego Cantalupi  wrote:
> 
> you find it here:
> http://imslp.org/wiki/Harmonia_Sacra_(Purcell,_Henry)
> 
> Diego
> 
> Il 27/02/2015 12:39, BENJAMIN NARVEY ha scritto:
>>Dear All,
>>Could anybody on the list I wonder send on in a private message the
>>facsimile of "Evening hymn" by Purcell (Z. 193)? I can't seem to find
>>it on IMSLPa|..
>>Many thanks!
>>Benjamin
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[LUTE] Purcell

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,
   Could anybody on the list I wonder send on in a private message the
   facsimile of "Evening hymn" by Purcell (Z. 193)? I can't seem to find
   it on IMSLPa|..
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[LUTE] Vivaldi

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Greetings lutelings,

   Just wondering: might anyone have intabulated versions for baroque lute
   of the following works by Vivaldi? They are:

   RV 540

   RV 85

   Do respond in a private message!

   With best wishes,

   BenjaminA

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[LUTE] Re: Single versus triple roses

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   Thanks so much for all your thoughts into the single/triple rose
   conundrum. It is obviously so hard to know just how this aspect changes
   the tonal colours of lutes. It is also very difficult to test just how
   this one aspect alters things given that every lute is different, even
   if it is the same model from the same maker.

   I will continue to do some intuitive and highly unscientific tests!

   Best wishes,

   Benjamin

   On Sunday, 23 November 2014, Martin Shepherd <[1]mar...@luteshop.co.uk>
   wrote:

 I fear there is a natural tendency to think of the rose as the hole
 that "lets the sound out", but I think this is a case where
 intuitive physics lets us down.A  The size of the opening affects
 the natural resonant frequency of the body, with a smaller opening
 giving a lower frequency.
 But I invite all you proper physicists out there to explain why!
 A more complex issue, but one which is related in that it also
 involves a mismatch between intuitive physics and the real thing:
 many people seem to believe that the lute soundboard should be
 flexible to "allow it to vibrate", and that the more flexible it is
 the better the bass response.A  In fact I think - please contradict
 me if I'm wrong - that the frequencies which we are interested in
 are far too high to be aided by a floppy soundboard, which is more
 likely to have a damping effect.A  As far as I can see, a relatively
 rigid soundboard is going to produce a more sustained sound.A  The
 most important factor is the mass, which must be kept as small as
 possible so it can be activated by a small input of energy - hence
 the rather thin soundboards (supported by many bars to retain
 sufficient rigidity) required by lutes.
 Martin
     On 23/11/2014 16:07, BENJAMIN NARVEY wrote:

 A  A  Dear All,
 A  A  Just wondering if any of you (especially the makers out there)
 have
 A  A  thoughts about the projection of single versus triple roses.
 A  A  I have had many lutes/theorboes with both single and triple
 roses over
 A  A  the years, and I have always felt that triple roses helped
 make more
 A  A  sound, and that single roses made possibly more focussed, but
 more
 A  A  "woody", interior, sounds. Perhaps I am wrong?A
 A  A  All thoughts welcome.
 A  A  All best,
 A  A  And thanks,
 A  A  Benjamin
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[LUTE] Single versus triple roses

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,
   Just wondering if any of you (especially the makers out there) have
   thoughts about the projection of single versus triple roses.
   I have had many lutes/theorboes with both single and triple roses over
   the years, and I have always felt that triple roses helped make more
   sound, and that single roses made possibly more focussed, but more
   "woody", interior, sounds. Perhaps I am wrong?A
   All thoughts welcome.
   All best,
   And thanks,
   Benjamin

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[LUTE] A Message from Grant Tomlinson

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   I amA forwarding the following message from our friend Grant Tomlinson:

   Dear Benjamin,

   Just a quick note.A  I have finally figured out how to get into my
   email account from Kathmandu, and have been reading through all of the
   concerned messages from friends.A  Thanks so much for your email, it
   means a lot to hear from you.A  Could you put a post on Facebook for me
   to let the lute people know that I am safe and well?A  Stella, Paul and
   I were almost killed in the same avalanche that got Jan and the 3
   French Canadians. I hope to be back in Vancouver by Nov. 1st, but this
   may change if the weather gets warmer (giving hope of finding Jan's
   body before winter truly sets in).

   Will be in touch with you later...

   Sincerely,A  Grant.
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[LUTE] Re: Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche

[Benjamin Narvey]

   A nice article in the New York Times largely about Jan in which Grant
   is interviewed:

   [1]http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/21/world/asia/nepal-tragedy-reverbera
   tes-across-borders.html?_r=0
   Sent from my iPad

   On 18 Oct 2014, at 09:56, Benjamin Narvey <[2]luthi...@gmail.com>
   wrote:

   Indeed it was, Chris. Grant brought along your lute and I played it at
   the airport. He shipped it off the next day and he and Jan were off
   just a few days after that...
   Sent from my iPhone

 On 18 oct. 2014, at 01:21, Christopher Wilke
 <[3]chriswi...@cs.dartmouth.edu> wrote:

 What awful news! Grant was the maker of my lute. Back in January, it
 was damaged on a flight. Grant was the only one I trusted to do the
 repairs. He finished work, packed it up and shipped it at the
 beginning of this month. It must have been one of the last things he
 did before leaving for Nepal. So sorry to hear about Jan. Hopefully
 there is a good outcome to this.

 Chris

 Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A.

 Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer

 [4]www.christopherwilke.com

 

 On Fri, 10/17/14, BENJAMIN NARVEY <[5]luthi...@gmail.com> wrote:

 Subject: [LUTE] Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche

 To: "[6]lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" <[7]lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>

 Date: Friday, October 17, 2014, 3:20 PM

   Dear All,

   Tragic news coming out of Nepal. It would

 seem our dear friendA Grant

   Tomlinson and his lovely wife Jan were

 caught in that monster avalanche

   in Nepal that has killed about 30 people.

 Grant has survived, but alas,

   Jan was not so fortunate. Grant is

 currently taking part in the

   recovery operation to help find Jan.

   I am utterly shocked by this news. I just

 saw Grant a few short weeks

   ago in Vancouver and he was so excited

 about this trip.A

   Here is a link to some of the news coming

 out of Nepal:

   [1][8]http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-avalanche-survivor-des
 cribes-d

   eath-trap-in-nepal-1.2058180#

   Our thoughts are with him.

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[LUTE] Re: Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche

[Benjamin Narvey]

Indeed it was, Chris. Grant brought along your lute and I played it at the 
airport. He shipped it off the next day and he and Jan were off just a few days 
after that...


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> On 18 oct. 2014, at 01:21, Christopher Wilke  
> wrote:
> 
> What awful news! Grant was the maker of my lute. Back in January, it was 
> damaged on a flight. Grant was the only one I trusted to do the repairs. He 
> finished work, packed it up and shipped it at the beginning of this month. It 
> must have been one of the last things he did before leaving for Nepal. So 
> sorry to hear about Jan. Hopefully there is a good outcome to this.
> 
> Chris
> 
> Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A.
> Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer
> www.christopherwilke.com
> 
> ----
> On Fri, 10/17/14, BENJAMIN NARVEY  wrote:
> 
> Subject: [LUTE] Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche
> To: "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
> Date: Friday, October 17, 2014, 3:20 PM
> 
>Dear All,
> 
>Tragic news coming out of Nepal. It would
> seem our dear friendA Grant
>Tomlinson and his lovely wife Jan were
> caught in that monster avalanche
>in Nepal that has killed about 30 people.
> Grant has survived, but alas,
>Jan was not so fortunate. Grant is
> currently taking part in the
>recovery operation to help find Jan.
> 
>I am utterly shocked by this news. I just
> saw Grant a few short weeks
>ago in Vancouver and he was so excited
> about this trip.A
> 
>Here is a link to some of the news coming
> out of Nepal:
> 
>[1]http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-avalanche-survivor-describes-d
>eath-trap-in-nepal-1.2058180#
> 
>Our thoughts are with him.
> 
>Benjamin Narvey
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[LUTE] Re: Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche

[Benjamin Narvey]

Here is a CBC interview with Grant's brother who explains better what happened: 
 


http://mobilevideo.cbc.ca/u/pass~fn/1/ls/~g-16x9~http:,,mobilevideo.cbc.ca,/1/ts/~s~__ABR__/1/f/~video_mp4~__LSV__/1/m/h/7/q/a/k9ho/cbc01/video.m3u8


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> On 18 oct. 2014, at 01:21, Christopher Wilke  
> wrote:
> 
> What awful news! Grant was the maker of my lute. Back in January, it was 
> damaged on a flight. Grant was the only one I trusted to do the repairs. He 
> finished work, packed it up and shipped it at the beginning of this month. It 
> must have been one of the last things he did before leaving for Nepal. So 
> sorry to hear about Jan. Hopefully there is a good outcome to this.
> 
> Chris
> 
> Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A.
> Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer
> www.christopherwilke.com
> 
> ----
> On Fri, 10/17/14, BENJAMIN NARVEY  wrote:
> 
> Subject: [LUTE] Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche
> To: "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
> Date: Friday, October 17, 2014, 3:20 PM
> 
>Dear All,
> 
>Tragic news coming out of Nepal. It would
> seem our dear friendA Grant
>Tomlinson and his lovely wife Jan were
> caught in that monster avalanche
>in Nepal that has killed about 30 people.
> Grant has survived, but alas,
>Jan was not so fortunate. Grant is
> currently taking part in the
>recovery operation to help find Jan.
> 
>I am utterly shocked by this news. I just
> saw Grant a few short weeks
>ago in Vancouver and he was so excited
> about this trip.A
> 
>Here is a link to some of the news coming
> out of Nepal:
> 
>[1]http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-avalanche-survivor-describes-d
>eath-trap-in-nepal-1.2058180#
> 
>Our thoughts are with him.
> 
>Benjamin Narvey
> 
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> 
>1. 
> http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-avalanche-survivor-describes-death-trap-in-nepal-1.2058180
>2. http://www.luthiste.com/
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[LUTE] Grant Tomlinson and Jan Rooks: Nepal Avalanche

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   Tragic news coming out of Nepal. It would seem our dear friendA Grant
   Tomlinson and his lovely wife Jan were caught in that monster avalanche
   in Nepal that has killed about 30 people. Grant has survived, but alas,
   Jan was not so fortunate. Grant is currently taking part in the
   recovery operation to help find Jan.

   I am utterly shocked by this news. I just saw Grant a few short weeks
   ago in Vancouver and he was so excited about this trip.A

   Here is a link to some of the news coming out of Nepal:

   [1]http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-avalanche-survivor-describes-d
   eath-trap-in-nepal-1.2058180#

   Our thoughts are with him.

   Benjamin Narvey

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[LUTE] Site

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,
   I cordially invite you to peruse my updated website, with some new
   recordings, articles, and a few other goodies to boot.
   All best wishes,
   Benjamin
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[LUTE] For Sale: 2 Kingham Theorbo Cases

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Apologies for this intrusion. Please contact me off list if interested.

Kind regards,
Benjamin

KINGHAM THEORBO CASES for sale: I have duplicate cases for two theorboes
and, due to the restraints of a small Paris flat, I have decided to put two
cases on sale:

- 1 grey Kingham theorbo case, with the extra lightweight cloth that they
don't offer anymore (it used to cost 40% extra; this is much lighter than
the normal lightweight material they offer on their site). Made in 2006.
Perfect condition. This was made for a 19c Schelle instrument, 88cm/165cm,
and will fit even the biggest giraffes. 800 euros obo.

- 1 blue theorbo Kingham case, with the normal lightweight cloth (20%
supplement). Made in 2002. Perfect condition. Made for a Klaus Jacobsen
"special", 81cm/160cm. 700 euros obo.

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small Paris flat, I have decided to put two cases on sale:

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much lighter than the normal lightweight material they offer on their site). 
Made in 2006. Perfect condition. This was made for a 19c Schelle instrument, 
88cm/165cm, and will fit even the biggest giraffes. 800 euros obo.

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[LUTE] Re: Italian Theorbo: 6/8, 7/8, 8/8....

[Benjamin Narvey]

Both. Whike French theorboes tended to be single strung, only the largest 
Italian ones (stopped string length near 100 cm) were single; the vast majority 
of Italian theorboes (and the ones corresponding to the sizes we tend to play, 
80 cm and up) almost always double. This can be seen in both surviving 
instruments, historical sources and iconography. I refer you to the excellent 
thesis of Lynda Sayce for an in depth review of the material and surviving 
instruments.



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> On 14 Aug 2014, at 22:01, "R. Mattes"  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:00:24 +0200, Benjamin Narvey wrote
>> Of course! I meant courses, not strings. Single stringing is
>> mainly a   modern phenomenon...
> 
> Where did you get this idea from? Is this statement based on
> _historic_ evidence or on surviving instruments?
> 
> Cheers, Ralf Mattes
> 
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[LUTE] Re: Italian Theorbo: 6/8, 7/8, 8/8....

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Of course! I meant courses, not strings. Single stringing is mainly a
   modern phenomenon...
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   On 14 Aug 2014, at 18:56, Andreas Schlegel <[1]lute.cor...@sunrise.ch>
   wrote:

 And 6x2 in the petit jeu, normally...

   Andreas

   Am 14.08.2014 um 18:39 schrieb BENJAMIN NARVEY <[2]luthi...@gmail.com>:

   Dear Luters,
   I notice that almost everyone keeps the seventh course of their
 Italian
   theorboes as a stopped string on the first pegbox, mind all the
 sources
   I know point to having only 6 on the stopped strings, and 8
 diapasons.
   What source (if any) gives the disposition 7 + 7 for an Italian
   theorbo? I assume this predilection is a modern tradition. Are
 there
   any historical sources for having 8 short and 6 long on Italian
   theorboes?
   Obviously Weiss and Baron, et al., had 7 stopped stringsA since
 they
   were in baroque tuning without the top f'. Campion may have had 8
   stopped strings, but then his "theorbo" was in fact a double luth.
   Any thoughts?
   Best,
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[LUTE] Italian Theorbo: 6/8, 7/8, 8/8....

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   I notice that almost everyone keeps the seventh course of their Italian
   theorboes as a stopped string on the first pegbox, mind all the sources
   I know point to having only 6 on the stopped strings, and 8 diapasons.
   What source (if any) gives the disposition 7 + 7 for an Italian
   theorbo? I assume this predilection is a modern tradition. Are there
   any historical sources for having 8 short and 6 long on Italian
   theorboes?

   Obviously Weiss and Baron, et al., had 7 stopped stringsA since they
   were in baroque tuning without the top f'. Campion may have had 8
   stopped strings, but then his "theorbo" was in fact a double luth.

   Any thoughts?

   Best,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] La Génération Harmonique

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   (English below)

   Bonjour A  toutes et A  tous,A

   Un petit mot pour vous dire que "La GA(c)nA(c)ration harmonique" -
   David Chivers (violon), Brice Sailly (claveAS:in) et moi-mA-ame
   (thA(c)orbe) - va jouer un petit concert ce dimanche A  la Cave du 38
   Rue de Rivoli, un endroit connu des baroqueux !

   [1]http://www.38riv.com/index.php?p=fiche_evt&num_evt34&page=1

   Nous allons jouer un trA"s beau programme de Corelli, Leclair, de
   VisA(c)e et Biber, et nous espA(c)rons que vous allez venir nombreux !

   Bien A  vous tous,

   Et bien amicalement,

   Benjamin

   ***

   Dear All,

   Just a note to say that "La GA(c)nA(c)ration harmonique" - David
   Chivers (violin), Brice Sailly (harpsichord) and myself (theorbo) -
   will be playing a concert this Sunday at the venue "Cave du 38 rue de
   Rivoli":

   [2]http://www.38riv.com/index.php?p=fiche_evt&num_evt34&page=1

   It is a nice (and new!) programme of Corelli, Leclair, de VisA(c)e et
   Biber, and we hope to see some of you there!

   As ever,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Stephen Gottlieb

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   A lovely film about the late Stephen Gottlieb in his workshop making a
   lute, made for the BBC in their aIn The Making' series, filmed in 1979
   and broadcast in 1980 has now been posted to the web, for free viewing

   A

   [1]http://www.editor.net/lutemaker/inthemaking.html

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[LUTE] Lute Case for Sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Please excuse this advert:

   SWAN-NECK LUTE/SMALL THEORBO CASE: made by Tumiati, this is a
   hard-shell case made of lightweight carbon fibre, weighing nominally
   more that a Kingham (6 Kg). It could fit even a very wide-bodied
   instrument, and a total instrument length of about 130 cm.A It is in
   reasonable shape and I will consider any offers. The case is in Paris.
   Please contact Benjamin Narvey atA [1]luthi...@gmail.com

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[LUTE] Obituary for Stephen Gottlieb

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,

   Stephen GottliebA's obituary was published in today's edition of the
   Guardian:

   [1]http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/20/stephen-gottlieb

   He will be greatlyA missed.

   Best to you all,

   BenjaminA

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[LUTE] 12 Course Lutes

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   Does anybody on this list have any experience with 12c lutes? I am
   considering getting one if I can get the funds together and I would be
   grateful for any counsel drawn from actual experience. I have never
   even laid finger to fret on one of these lutes before, so it is a bit
   of a leap of faith. That said, there is clearly so much music that
   could be played in either "vieux ton" or "nouveau ton" on this lute,
   and I think it is the ultimate historical continuo beast for so much
   17c repertoire, in particular English music (Purcell, Lawes, etc.)

   Also: string lengths. I know they can be very small (around 55cm) to
   very big (perhaps 76cm or so). Any suggestions? I am kind of torn
   between having perhaps a smaller solo instrument and a larger one that
   I could use for accompaniment.

   Any thoughts?

   Best wishes,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Video of Archlute by Koch

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear lute-listers,

   I came across this remarkable video of Pascale Boquet playing the
   lovely Koch theorbo in the CitA(c) de la musique. I had never seen this
   video before and I thought I would share it with the list.

   [1]http://mediatheque.cite-musique.fr/masc/?INSTANCE=CITEMUSIQUE&URL=/M
   ediaComposite/CMFM/CMFM04800/default.htm

   I must say, it is the first time I've heard an archlute. and
   actually really liked it! I usually find the gap between the stopped
   double courses and the open single strings rather off-putting for solo
   music, but this lute has so much oomph that it really overcomes this.
   Indeed, while I am not generally a big fan of archlute continuo either
   - while the background tinkling is pleasant, I have never played/heard
   "real" archlutes (I am *not* speaking here of the single-strung,
   reduced-size modern inventions one sees everywhere ) that could truly
   match the sonority of say an Italian theorbo or a French double lute,
   but this instrument is giving me food for thought.

   Bravo to Pascale for her wonderful playing!

   Best wishes,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Paul Thomson

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Lutenists,

   Should any of you have a baroque lute (11c or 13c) by Paul Thomson that
   you might consider selling, could you please get in touch?

   Many thanks,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Edlinger Lutes

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   I am getting a small theorbo made after Edlinger, but my lute maker
   feels the model is excessively thin; she is worried about
   sound/projection. I should think the sound may be less complex than
   deeper lutes, but perhaps I will have more projection since less sound
   will get trapped in the belly.

   Does anyone have experience with Edlinger-type models? I would like to
   stay as close to the original body as possible and see what happens,
   but the maker has never made anything so shallow before and is getting
   slightly cold feet about it.

   Any and all thoughts would be much appreciated!

   In any event, it should be a dream to hold!

   Bonne musique,

   Benjamin

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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Edlinger Lutes

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   I am getting a small theorbo made after Edlinger, but my lute maker
   feels the model is excessively thin; she is worried about
   sound/projection. I should think the sound may be less complex than
   deeper lutes, but perhaps I will have more projection since less sound
   will get trapped in the belly.

   Does anyone have experience with Edlinger-type models? I would like to
   stay as close to the original body as possible and see what happens,
   but the maker has never made anything so shallow before and is getting
   slightly cold feet about it.

   Any and all thoughts would be much appreciated!

   In any event, it should be a dream to hold!

   Bonne musique,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE-BUILDER] Edlinger Lutes

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear All,

   I am getting a small theorbo made after Edlinger, but my lute maker
   feels the model is excessively thin; she is worried about
   sound/projection. I should think the sound may be less complex than
   deeper lutes, but perhaps I will have more projection since less sound
   will get trapped in the belly.

   Does anyone have experience with Edlinger-type models? I would like to
   stay as close to the original body as possible and see what happens,
   but the maker has never made anything so shallow before and is getting
   slightly cold feet about it.

   Any and all thoughts would be much appreciated!

   In any event, it should be a dream to hold!

   Bonne musique,

   Benjamin

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[LUTE] Re: In memoriam loaded gut

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Martin,

   I am also so saddened that these wonderful strings are no longer on the
   market. Allow me to commiserate by sharing four sound files using lutes
   that are entirely strung in gut, with loaded basses from course 6-11
   (or 13 as the case may be). The recordings are on my site:

   [1]http://luthiste.com/downloads/Mouton.mp3

   [2]http://luthiste.com/downloads/Weiss-Prelude.mp3
   [3]http://luthiste.com/downloads/Weiss-Allemande.mp3
   [4]http://luthiste.com/downloads/Weiss-Presto.mp3
   There is a video online if you prefer to see the strings:
   [5]http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=imHiP6bf6lE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%
   3DimHiP6bf6lE
   As ever,
   Benjamin

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   4. http://luthiste.com/downloads/Weiss-Presto.mp3
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[LUTE] Anna Besson & Benjamin Narvey en Concert ce Dimanche

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Besson : flûte traversière baroque, et Benjamin 
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Bienvenue au dernier concert de la saison ! Profitez 
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[LUTE] Re: the point of synthetics - Rather the movement of the whole lute

[Benjamin Narvey]

I have been using coloured strings on my theorboes for some years now (courtesy 
of Dan Larson), and they work really wonderfully. It does make playing much 
easier (even if this is mainly "psychological", if you see what I mean).

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On 7 oct. 2012, at 19:17, Sam Chapman  wrote:

>   About coloured/dyed strings - I spoke to a harpist yesterday who told
>   me that coloured strings were sometimes used on renaissance harps to
>   help with orientation (as modern players use them today). In fact, I
>   was thinking about getting a few coloured basses for my theorbo...
> 
>   On 7 October 2012 18:25, howard posner <[1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com>
>   wrote:
> 
>   On Oct 7, 2012, at 4:23 AM, JarosAA'aw Lipski <[2]jaroslawlip...@wp.pl>
>   wrote:
>> There is also quite a lot of speculation in your answer,
> 
> So I said at the beginning.
> 
>> however I doubt very much if Mace could be so poetic and enigmatic in
>   the book which was to simplify things. He was defending lute's position
>   amongst instruments so he tried to make explanations as easy as
>   possible. For us it's not easy because we didn't live at that time. IMO
>   he talks about most common things (obviously except his dyphone, but in
>   this case he wanted to show people his invention). I really doubt very
>   much that he would be inclined to make generalization after examining
>   just a one string and immediately wanting to share his discovery with
>   the whole world. In this case the whole book would be of little value
>   for anyone. But I don't thing this is the case. He clearly explained
>   that many kinds of strings were commonly dyed. Then he proceeded to
>   give his opinion on which ones were good, and which he found commonly
>   faulty. This would be quite a normal thing to write in a handbook.
> 
> Obviously, I'm less inclined to take Mace seriously than you are.
> A You're writing here about what you would mean if you wrote what
> Mace wrote. A I'm writing about what an oddball who may have been an
> inaccurate observer or someone quick to jump to odd conclusions may
> have meant. A And remember, when he wrote the book he was so deaf he
> had to put his teeth on a lute to hear any sound from it, so the
> details of strings' A actual sounds may have been a different
> memory. A If you're inclined to take everything Mace says as
> practical and workable, try building his dyphone, and then try
> playing it.
> 
>> As far as your objections concerning unusual colors are concerned
>   please have a look at the 12c lute's bridge detail of Bilcius painting
>   (2nd half of the 17th c). It shows string colors from bright yellow,
>   orange, till various shades of blue.
> 
> Where?
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[LUTE] Re: What is the point of synthetics?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

In fact, what I "thought" I normally found was that gut strings get settled in 
faster, but are more prone to movement than synthetics on a day to day basis, 
where synthetics can take weeks to settle down (gut minutes/hours), but once 
they do they can be settled for ages. I thought (and for nylon still do think) 
that all things considered one tunes around 10% more with gut strings than 
synthetics (considerable, but manageable).

While I do find that the nylgut is pretty stable, as is nylon, I have had 
horrible experiences with carbon strings (when touring in NYC, Roman!) which 
kept on climbing in hot stage conditions (sometimes by nearly a semitone). This 
was on an excellent theorbo by Klaus Jacobsen. The gut and nylon strings on the 
same theorbo/conditions were vastly more stable.

On the theorbo I am currently playing (which is admittedly a rubbish instrument 
by a certain French luthier who will remain anonymous) I find it is the 
overwound strings that are moving around the most. As I said, I brought the 
lute 'round to a good luthier, who reworked the pegs to minimise slippage, and 
this had helped enormously. That said, the three overwound strings continue to 
go wildly out of tune - much, much more than the nylgut, nylon, and much more 
than the GUT on the same instrument with the same pegs. In this case, it must 
be the metal windings that so contribute to the utter lack of stability.

I have toured in the tropics (Ile de la Reunion, a French territory in the 
south Indian Ocean) with a 100% humidity index. It took several days for my 
theorbo, gut strings (and myself!) to adjust, but once this happened, the 
instrument was remarkably stable: at 100% humidity there was nowhere left for 
the strings/instrument to move! Funnily enough, the theorbo was noticeably 
heavier by several hundred grams due to the water weight. 

Sam: I get my plain gut from Nick Baldock. To be honest, I am not sure if it is 
varnished or not. Following historical sources, I tune my top string to just 
below breaking point, and the rest a
tad lower. This means I use very high gauges (normally nothing thinner than 
.46, often much thicker, for chanterelles). These tops
last weeks, if not months, with heavy playing. There is no problem in humid 
conditions, as anyone who heard my concert last year at the Marin
Marais Festival in Paris can attest (aside from the normal 10% extra tuning 
that gut requires over nylon).

So, I suppose what I am saying is that while nylon/nylgut are more stable than 
gut (once they settle in; gut is much more stable right away) I see no 
advantage with carbon or overwound strings with regards to gut when it comes to 
tuning. They are at least as difficult to tune as gut, with the added 
disadvantage of sounding (in my view) utterly rubbish.

My 392 cents.

Best,
Benjamin

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On 5 oct. 2012, at 10:18, Benjamin Narvey  wrote:

> Dear Luters,
> 
> I know that much has been made about tuning issues pertaining to gut strings, 
> but it strikes me now how little has been said about the same difficulty with 
> synthetics/modern strings.
> 
> For the first time in ages I am playing on a modern-strung theorbo belonging 
> to a student of mine for rehearsals of a "Fairy Queen" while I impatiently 
> await the arrival of my new "double luth" in some weeks (more on this giraffe 
> anon). I am simply aghast at how badly carbon strings go out of tune, even 
> though they are "not supposed to". (Nylon/nylgut fares better.) Indeed, the 
> (ugh) overwound Savarez "guitar" bass strings are the worst offenders of all, 
> going madly out of tune sometimes: not surprising they are so sensitive given 
> how metal is such a superb conducting material. The tuning got so sticky I 
> actually took the instrument to a lutemaker since I thought it had to be peg 
> slippage, but no. And of course, with all these different modern materials, 
> the different string types are going out if tune differently. Superb.
> 
> I just can't believe I forgot about how difficult tuning synthetics can be. 
> But more importantly, it leads me to question what the point of playing on 
> synthetics is: after all, the reason why players use them is since they are 
> supposed to bally well stay in tune... and I am really not so sure given my 
> current experience that they do this better than gut.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Benjamin
> 
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[LUTE] Re: Article Request

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear all,

Thanks so much - got it!

Best,
B

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On 5 oct. 2012, at 09:49, BENJAMIN NARVEY  wrote:

>   Dear Luters,
>   Might one of you charming people be able to pass along the following
>   article? It is:
>   Lynda Sayce, 'Continuo Lutes in 17th and 18th century England', Early
>   Music, 23 (1995), 667-684.
>   I'd be eternally grateful.
>   Many thanks,
>   Benjamin
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[LUTE] What is the point of synthetics?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

I know that much has been made about tuning issues pertaining to gut strings, 
but it strikes me now how little has been said about the same difficulty with 
synthetics/modern strings.

For the first time in ages I am playing on a modern-strung theorbo belonging to 
a student of mine for rehearsals of a "Fairy Queen" while I impatiently await 
the arrival of my new "double luth" in some weeks (more on this giraffe anon). 
I am simply aghast at how badly carbon strings go out of tune, even though they 
are "not supposed to". (Nylon/nylgut fares better.) Indeed, the (ugh) overwound 
Savarez "guitar" bass strings are the worst offenders of all, going madly out 
of tune sometimes: not surprising they are so sensitive given how metal is such 
a superb conducting material. The tuning got so sticky I actually took the 
instrument to a lutemaker since I thought it had to be peg slippage, but no. 
And of course, with all these different modern materials, the different string 
types are going out if tune differently. Superb.

I just can't believe I forgot about how difficult tuning synthetics can be. But 
more importantly, it leads me to question what the point of playing on 
synthetics is: after all, the reason why players use them is since they are 
supposed to bally well stay in tune... and I am really not so sure given my 
current experience that they do this better than gut.

Thoughts?

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[LUTE] Article Request

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,
   Might one of you charming people be able to pass along the following
   article? It is:
   Lynda Sayce, 'Continuo Lutes in 17th and 18th century England', Early
   Music, 23 (1995), 667-684.
   I'd be eternally grateful.
   Many thanks,
   Benjamin
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[LUTE] Lute-Friendly Stereos

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,



   I am in the process of looking for a new stereo system. Might any of
   you on the list have any suggestions in this regard? I am looking for a
   proper component system, probably at around the 500 Euro mark. For this
   modest budget, are there any stereos/brands that you feel work
   particularly well for the lute, or for early music in general? Also,
   are there good stereos that can be linked to computers for editing
   work, etc.?



   Your thoughts would be much appreciated! I am a child in these matters,
   having had nothing but -L-30 Argos stereos throughout my salad days



   As ever,

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[LUTE] Recordings on Site

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear lutenists,
   At long last I have been able to upload a variety of MP3s to my
   website. Just click on the "Recordings/Enregistrements" section of the
   site.
   Bonne ecoute!
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[LUTE] LUTE/THEORBO CASES for sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Hello luters,



   Just passing this on for those who may be interested:



   LUTE/THEORBO CASES for sale: I have duplicate cases for various
   instruments of mine (some lighter, some stronger, for varying travel
   conditions) and, due to a combination conjugal pressure and the
   restraints of a small Paris flat, I have decided to put the lot on
   sale, sell the ones that go and keep the ones that don't. They are:

   - 1 ultra lightweight Japanese SOMA case for a huge theorbo (weighs
   less than a kilo). Made in 2010. Good condition. 600 Euros obo.

   - 2 ultra lightweight Japanese SOMA lute cases, one for a Renaissance
   lute, one for a rider 13c lute. Made in 2010. Perfect condition. 500
   euros each, obo.

   - 1 "sunsafe" grey Kingham case, with the extra lightweight cloth that
   they don't offer anymore (it used to cost 40% extra; this is much
   lighter than the normal lightweight material they offer on their site).
   Made in 2006. Perfect condition. 800 euros obo.

   Please get in touch at [1]luthi...@gmail.com. Cases in Paris.
   Photos/info on request.

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[LUTE] Vorko Cases

[Benjamin Narvey]

Hi luters,

Does anyone on this list have experience with Victor Vorko's cases? See:

http://victorvorko.voila.net/history.html

If so, please get in touch privately.

Best!
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] 10/11c Lute by Martin Haycock for sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

 Dear Luters,
 For those interested, please contact me off list.
 Best,
 Benjamin
 10c/11c lute by Martin Haycock (2005). 67cm string length, works
 equally well as either renaissance or baroque lute. Based on Warwick
 Frei, eleven ribs in bird's eye maple, exquisite rose. Spruce top,
 ebony-veneered neck and fingerboard. Decorative maple cheek inlays on
 pegbox. Sold with custom Kingham case. Excellent condition. Can be
   seen
 in Paris. Photos and sound clips on demand. Interested parties please
   contact
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[LUTE] 10/11c Lute by Martin Haycock for sale

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,

   For those interested, please contact me off list.

   Best,
   Benjamin

   10c/11c lute by Martin Haycock (2005). 67cm string length, works
   equally well as either renaissance or baroque lute. Based on Warwick
   Frei, eleven ribs in bird's eye maple, exquisite rose. Spruce top,
   ebony-veneered neck and fingerboard. Decorative maple cheek inlays on
   pegbox. Sold with custom Kingham case. Excellent condition. Can be seen
   in Paris. Photos and sound clips on demand. Interested parties please
   contact Benjamin Narvey at [1]luthi...@gmail.com .
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[LUTE] CONCERT : "Jardiniers de l'âme", Vendredi 9 décembre à 20 h 45

[BENJAMIN NARVEY]

   Dear Luters,
   In case any of you happen to be in Paris tomorrow
   Best,
   Benjamin

   "Jardiniers de l'ame"
   Un concert de musique baroque autour de G.F. Haendel et J.S. Bach
   avec Maud Gnidzaz, soprano
   Laure Vovard, clavecin
   Ulrike Bruett, violoncelle baroque
   Michelle Tellier, flutes `a bec
   Benjamin Narvey, luth et theorbe
   Vendredi 9 decembre 2011 `a 20 h 45
   Chapelle de Jesus-Enfant
   29 rue Las Cases, 75007 PARIS
   Metro : Solferino, Assemblee Nationale, Invalides
   Parc de stationnement Place des Invalides
   Prix des places : gratuit pour les enfants jusqu'`a 12 ans
   Tarif normal : 15 EUR   Reductions : 10 EUR
   Renseignements : 06 60 15 71 30
   "Le monde et son humanite sont la vallee qui sculpte l'ame",
   ecrivait le poete John Keats
   Les compositeurs des XVIIeme-XVIIIeme siecles voyagent `a travers
   les tourments de l'etre,
   s'enflamment pour l'amour, questionnent la destinee.
   Haendel et Bach  "jardiniers" nous tournent ainsi vers l'ombre et la
   lumiere,  nous font respirer une treille de contrepoint parfumee ou la
   floraison ensoleillee
   d'un lyrisme italien
dans une envolee de cantates et sonates.
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[LUTE] Lute and Theorbo Recital, FREE ENTRANCE!

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   Dear All,

   Just a note to say that I'll be playing a recital Sunday next, 23
   October, at the "Cave du 38 rue de Rivoli" as part of the Festival
   Marin Marais. It is a nice (and new!) programme of de Visee and Weiss,
   all played on two sumptuously gut-strung instruments. Hope to see some
   of you there.
   As ever,
   Benjamin
   Informations, reservations :
   [1]http://fmad.pagesperso-orange.fr/festmarais.htm
   Adherent de l'association : entree libre
   Non adherent : 10 EUR d'adhesion valable pour tous les concerts du
   festival
   Association Caix d'Hervelois
   58 rue Viollet le Duc 94210 La Varenne
   Tel : 01 48 83 60 09
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Articles on line

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

A note to say that I have just updated my website, and that you can
now find several of my articles on line for your perusal.

See:

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[LUTE] Articles on line

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

A note to say that I have just updated my website, and that you can
now find several of my articles on line for your perusal.

See:

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Yours,
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[LUTE] Re: Baroque Tutor

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Mark,

Why not get all the tutors available, since everyone has their own
method and ideas?

That said, I did some work on Miguel's tutor (the introduction to
French lute music) and when I got my copy of the book I was very
pleasantly surprised:  it has very solid information about the lute,
it's history, its composers, it has in depth discussions of left-hand
and right-hand technique and tone production, as well as instructions
on how to do things such as change frets.

Most of all, though, Miguel did a really good job of bringing together
a huge amount of music from a wide variety of (often manuscript)
sources that are classed into three distinct and easy to use levels of
difficulty.

The tutor is really quite comprehensive and not only can it get you
started, but I thin it could keep you going for a long time.

Best,
Benjamin


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[LUTE] Re: Double stringed on a theorbo?

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Dear All,
   Very interesting thread.  I have a very accurate reproduction of the
   huge d-minor Schelle "German" theorbo from Nuernberg, and this
   instrument has doubled courses on the "petit jeu". I did briefly have
   it set up some years ago in this way and it sounded like a lovely and
   huge baroque lute, but I do find that it projects better with single
   strings. (I must admit however that I really didn't explore the
   double-string set-up sufficiently and am very tempted to do so now.)
   That said, with regards projection, some soloists/directors actually
   prefer a vague lute "presence" in the background that doesn't get in
   their way to actual "projection" (despite what they tell you to play
   louder), so this is not necessarily a bad thing depending on the
   situation and who is hiring you...
   I think the real problem with double-stringing is the tension.  Even
   with light stringing, if you start doubling the courses you can be at
   90Kg before you know where you are...a colleague of mine just avoided
   having his theorbo implode under double stringing. This, of course,
   does not mean we shouldn't be double stringing our theorboes where the
   situation calls for it (early Italian monody and opera principally),
   but rather simply makes me wonder about what kind of glue luthiers of
   old were using!
   I should note that double stringing was, of course, primarily an
   Italian phenomenon (indeed most surviving Italian theorboes were double
   strung). French theorboes tended to be single strung.
   Best,
   Benjamin
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[LUTE] Lute Recital in Paris

[Benjamin Narvey]

Oops, let's try that again - without the spam!  I don't think the
server liked the French text



Dear All,

Just a note to say that I'll be playing a recital this Sunday at the
"Cave du 38 rue de Rivoli":

http://www.38riv.com/web/fiche_evt.php?num_evt=482&m=2011-05&page=1&total=23

It is a nice (and new!) programme of Gallot, Mouton, de Visée, Conradi
and Weiss, all played on three lutes all strung in gut.  The sound
should be really magnificent, I think.

Hope to see some of you there!
As ever,
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[LUTE] Récital luth/Lute Recital

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Bonjour à tous,

Un petit mot pour vous dire que je fais un petit récital de luth ce dimanche
à la Cave du 38 rue de Rivoli
:

http://www.38riv.com/web/fiche_evt.php?num_evt=482&m=2011-05&page=1&total=23

Je joue un programme de Gallot, Mouton, de Visée, Conradi et Weiss sur trois
luths entièrement cordés en boyau - ça ne se voit pas souvent ! Le son est
vraiment magnifique, je pense.

Bien à vous tous,
Et bien amicalement,
Benjamin

***

Dear All,

Just a note to say that I'll be playing a recital this Sunday at the "Cave
du 38 rue de 
Rivoli":

http://www.38riv.com/web/fiche_evt.php?num_evt=482&m=2011-05&page=1&total=23

It is a nice (and new!) programme of Gallot, Mouton, de Visée, Conradi and
Weiss, all played on three lutes all strung in gut.  The sound should be
really magnificent, I think.

Hope to see some of you there!
As ever,
Benjamin
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Un petit mot pour vous dire que je fais un petit récital de luth ce dimanche à 
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Je joue un programme de Gallot, Mouton, de Visée, Conradi et Weiss sur 
trois luths entièrement cordés en boyau - ça ne se voit pas souvent ! Le son 
est vraiment magnifique, je pense.Bien à vous tous,Et bien 
amicalement,


Benjamin***Dear All,Just a note to say that 
I'll be playing a recital this Sunday at the "Cave du 38 rue de 
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It is a nice (and new!) programme of Gallot, Mouton, de Visée, Conradi and 
Weiss, all played on three lutes all strung in gut.  The sound should be really 
magnificent, I think.Hope to see some of you there!


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[LUTE] www.luthiste.com

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Dear All,
   A note to say that my new and much improved website is now up and
   running.
   Please do come along to peruse the pages, click on an MP3 (more coming)
   or have a wander through the gallery.  Oh, and don't forget to sign the
   guestbook while you're there!
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[LUTE] Re: Beef gut strings

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear all,

In fact, Baroco strings here in Paris is supplied by Toro - a bit more
expensive than Toro, but they are easier to deal with in my experience
and in that of others - especially for small orders (under 250 Euros).
 See:

http://www.freewebs.com/baroco/

I have tried their beef and sheep top strings, and like them both.  I
find the beef last a bit longer.  They are a bit more fundamental to
my ear than the sheep, which can be good or bad depending on your
taste or the repertoire you are playing.

That said

(and this is entirely personal)

The best top strings I have come across in terms of both sound and
longevity are sheep strings by Nick Baldock in Germany - mind, I think
he does some strings in beef too, but he didn't have the gauges I
needed for beef tops last time I checked.

Toodle pip,
Benjamin

On 18 March 2011 11:14, Martyn Hodgson  wrote:
>
>   Many thanks for this David.
>
>   We have indeed discussed them before but I recall little in the way of
>   pratical experience so your report is very interesting.
>
>   When you say the sound is a bit sharp do you mean it has a predominance
>   of upper partials? With many instructions from the early 16th century
>   onwards telling us to play close to the bridge, perhaps this is the
>   sort of edgy sound they wanted?
>
>   Do you buy these direct or through a stockist or shop?  I've always
>   been reluctant to try them since I thought they needed a fairly large
>   order before supplying direct to small customers.
>
>   Martyn
>   --- On Fri, 18/3/11, David van Ooijen  wrote:
>
>     From: David van Ooijen 
>     Subject: [LUTE] Re: Beef gut strings
>     To: "lute" 
>     Date: Friday, 18 March, 2011, 9:51
>
>   On 18 March 2011 09:03, Martyn Hodgson <[1]hodgsonmar...@yahoo.co.uk>
>   wrote:
>   >
>   >
>   >   Universale, part of a larger Italian group, has been offering these
>   for
>   >   some time (I wonder if trhey're the same?) but I've never seen
>   reports
>   As does Toro. I've been using these for some years now. A bit sharpish
>   in sound - they're varnished - good for continuo, not as nice for
>   solo. We've had discussions about these strings on the list before.
>   Authenticity, how many of the gut strings sold as sheep are actually
>   cow anyway, differences in sound. The usual.
>   David
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[LUTE] Re: Chaconne from Saizenay

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear all,

Thanks so much!  Got it now.

Best wishes,
Benjamin

On 14 December 2010 20:00, Benjamin Narvey  wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> If anyone on this list could scan me the chaconne on page 120 of the
> Saizenay manuscript I'd be much obliged!
>
> Many thanks,
> Benjamin
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[LUTE] Chaconne from Saizenay

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear all,

If anyone on this list could scan me the chaconne on page 120 of the
Saizenay manuscript I'd be much obliged!

Many thanks,
Benjamin

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[LUTE] Re: Airlines and Instruments

[Benjamin Narvey]

Here is a television news story on Radio Canada about Michel Cardin's
poor lute :

http://www.radio-canada.ca/espace_musique/webRadioClassique.asp#section=blogue

p.s.  Thanks to whoever corrected my typo (re:  "intruments"...very silly).

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[LUTE] Airlines and Intruments

[Benjamin Narvey]

You may like this as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

(-;



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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Airlines and Intruments

[Benjamin Narvey]

You may like this as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

(-;



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University of London
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Travelling with lutes: Air Canada... or should I say "Scare Canada"?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

Thought I might share the news that the lovely 13c lute of the Acadian
lutenist Michel Cardin has made the front page in Canada, but alas not
for very happy reasons. See:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/07/08/nb-moncton-lute-fixed-air-canada-600.html#socialcomments

Most impressive are the pages and pages of people who commented on the
story (scroll down to see).

For those of you who may be interested, Stevenson Cases is now making
lute cases.  I have two.

Best,
Benjamin

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[LUTE] Travelling with lutes: Air Canada... or should I say "Scare Canada"?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

Thought I might share the news that the lovely 13c lute of the Acadian
lutenist Michel Cardin has made the front page in Canada, but alas not
for very happy reasons. See:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/07/08/nb-moncton-lute-fixed-air-canada-600.html#socialcomments

Most impressive are the pages and pages of people who commented on the
story (scroll down to see).

For those of you who may be interested, Stevenson Cases is now making
lute cases.  I have two.

Best,
Benjamin

--
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Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
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University of London
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Japan

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

Is there anyone on this list who may be flying between Japan and
Europe in the coming weeks (and willing to take along a very
lightweight foam case)?  If so, do contact me off list.

Thanks very much,
Benjamin

--
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[LUTE] Japan

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear All,

Is there anyone on this list who may be flying between Japan and
Europe in the coming weeks (and willing to take along a very
lightweight foam case)?  If so, do contact me off list.

Thanks very much,
Benjamin

-- 
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School of Advanced Study
University of London
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

I thought I'd give a heads up about the following event I'm helping to
organise later this month, in case any of you may be in London 21-5
June.  I'm giving a short introductory paper, and playing in the final
concert too.

Best wishes,
Benjamin


-- Forwarded message --
From: Benjamin Narvey 
Date: 7 June 2010 18:49
Subject: CONF: Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
To: American Musicological Society 


Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce to you a week of conferences,
masterclasses, and performance at the Royal College of Music (London)
centred around the 24 violons du roi, the most important orchestra of
the seventeenth century.  As part of the Musique de la Chambre du roi,
its distinctive five-part texture pervaded many manifestations of
musical life at the French court, such as incidental music, ballet,
and opera; as the first truly professional orchestra, it
revolutionised ensemble playing throughout the whole of Europe.  The
Centre de musique baroque de Versailles (CMBV) has recently
commissioned fourteen instruments corresponding to the hautes-contres,
tailles, and quintes of the 24 violons, with an aim to eventually
recreating the entire orchestra.  This unprecedented project is
serving to greatly broaden our understanding of so much French baroque
repertoire from both musicological and a practical points of view.
This joint event between the Royal College of Music, the Institute of
Musical Research and the CMBV - undertaken with support from Cultures
France and the French Embassy to the United Kingdom - aims to share
these instruments with British players, scholars, and audiences.

Please find below the programme.

Yours truly,
Benjamin Narvey


Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
21 - 25 June 2010
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS

In a stunning coup for the Royal College of Music, our Historical
Performance team led by Ashley Solomon are delighted to present the
first appearance in 250 years of some very special instruments.

Founded in 1626 under Louis XIII, and directed by Lully among others,
the "King's 24 Strings" (six violins, twelve violas, six bass violins)
is often described as the world's first orchestra. Virtually all of
the original instruments have been lost. However they have now been
recreated by leading luthiers Antoine Laulhère and Giovanna Chitto.


MONDAY 21 JUNE

11.00                     Ashley Solomon, introduction and welcome
11.15 - 12.15         Antoine Laulhere & Giovanna Chitto - the
luthiers responsible for the instruments
12.30 - 13.20          "The violin at the French royal court
(1581-1725): dance, drama and ceremonial." Peter Bennett
                           (Assistant Prof Case Western Reserve)
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestra rehearsal with 24 violons du roi,
Patrick Cohen-Akénine


TUESDAY 22 JUNE

10.00 - 13.00         Chamber music workshop, Patrick Cohen-Akénine
15.00 - 18.00         Open orchestral rehearsal, Ingrid Seifert


WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Chamber music workshop, Ingrid Seifert
14.00 - 14.30        "An Introduction to the 24 Violons du Roi"
Benjamin Narvey (Institute of Musical Research)
14.30 - 15.30        "The Band of Violins at the Court of Charles IX
in France" Ben Hebbert (University of Oxford)
15.30 - 16.30        "Lully and Before: the creation of the French
Orchestra", Dr Peter Holman
17.30 - 20.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


THURSDAY 24 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


FRIDAY 25 JUNE

10.00 - 11.00        "Gut strings in Transition: Tradition and
Experimentation at the Court of Louis XIV", Oliver Webber
11.00 - 13.00        Baroque dance workshop, Kay Norrington
14.00 - 17.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington

18.00                    Concert - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
                          Sir Roger Norrington, director

Friday's concert presents the first performance to feature all twelve
violas and an opportunity to hear the rich inner voices that gave the
orchestra its unique sound.

The concert includes orchestral music as well as smaller chamber
groups, enabling audiences to hear these incredible instruments in
detail. Repertoire comprises 17th and 18th century music written for
the orchestra, using brand new editions being produced from original
manuscripts held at Versailles.



Admission to all events (apart from the final concert) is free of
charge, and no ticket is required.

Concert tickets £5 (Stalls), £8 (balcony)
RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314
Weekdays 10.00am - 4.00pm or book online at www.boxoffice.rcm.ac.uk

--
Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web

[LUTE] Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

I thought I'd give a heads up about the following event I'm helping to
organise later this month, in case any of you may be in London 21-5
June.  I'm giving a short introductory paper, and playing in the final
concert too.

Best wishes,
Benjamin


-- Forwarded message --
From: Benjamin Narvey 
Date: 7 June 2010 18:49
Subject: CONF: Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
To: American Musicological Society 


Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce to you a week of conferences,
masterclasses, and performance at the Royal College of Music (London)
centred around the 24 violons du roi, the most important orchestra of
the seventeenth century.  As part of the Musique de la Chambre du roi,
its distinctive five-part texture pervaded many manifestations of
musical life at the French court, such as incidental music, ballet,
and opera; as the first truly professional orchestra, it
revolutionised ensemble playing throughout the whole of Europe.  The
Centre de musique baroque de Versailles (CMBV) has recently
commissioned fourteen instruments corresponding to the hautes-contres,
tailles, and quintes of the 24 violons, with an aim to eventually
recreating the entire orchestra.  This unprecedented project is
serving to greatly broaden our understanding of so much French baroque
repertoire from both musicological and a practical points of view.
This joint event between the Royal College of Music, the Institute of
Musical Research and the CMBV - undertaken with support from Cultures
France and the French Embassy to the United Kingdom - aims to share
these instruments with British players, scholars, and audiences.

Please find below the programme.

Yours truly,
Benjamin Narvey


Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
21 - 25 June 2010
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS

In a stunning coup for the Royal College of Music, our Historical
Performance team led by Ashley Solomon are delighted to present the
first appearance in 250 years of some very special instruments.

Founded in 1626 under Louis XIII, and directed by Lully among others,
the "King's 24 Strings" (six violins, twelve violas, six bass violins)
is often described as the world's first orchestra. Virtually all of
the original instruments have been lost. However they have now been
recreated by leading luthiers Antoine Laulhère and Giovanna Chitto.


MONDAY 21 JUNE

11.00                     Ashley Solomon, introduction and welcome
11.15 - 12.15         Antoine Laulhere & Giovanna Chitto - the
luthiers responsible for the instruments
12.30 - 13.20          "The violin at the French royal court
(1581-1725): dance, drama and ceremonial." Peter Bennett
                           (Assistant Prof Case Western Reserve)
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestra rehearsal with 24 violons du roi,
Patrick Cohen-Akénine


TUESDAY 22 JUNE

10.00 - 13.00         Chamber music workshop, Patrick Cohen-Akénine
15.00 - 18.00         Open orchestral rehearsal, Ingrid Seifert


WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Chamber music workshop, Ingrid Seifert
14.00 - 14.30        "An Introduction to the 24 Violons du Roi"
Benjamin Narvey (Institute of Musical Research)
14.30 - 15.30        "The Band of Violins at the Court of Charles IX
in France" Ben Hebbert (University of Oxford)
15.30 - 16.30        "Lully and Before: the creation of the French
Orchestra", Dr Peter Holman
17.30 - 20.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


THURSDAY 24 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


FRIDAY 25 JUNE

10.00 - 11.00        "Gut strings in Transition: Tradition and
Experimentation at the Court of Louis XIV", Oliver Webber
11.00 - 13.00        Baroque dance workshop, Kay Norrington
14.00 - 17.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington

18.00                    Concert - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
                          Sir Roger Norrington, director

Friday's concert presents the first performance to feature all twelve
violas and an opportunity to hear the rich inner voices that gave the
orchestra its unique sound.

The concert includes orchestral music as well as smaller chamber
groups, enabling audiences to hear these incredible instruments in
detail. Repertoire comprises 17th and 18th century music written for
the orchestra, using brand new editions being produced from original
manuscripts held at Versailles.



Admission to all events (apart from the final concert) is free of
charge, and no ticket is required.

Concert tickets £5 (Stalls), £8 (balcony)
RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314
Weekdays 10.00am - 4.00pm or book online at www.boxoffice.rcm.ac.uk

--
Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web/

[LUTE] Re: A Draft Idea

[Benjamin Narvey]

Ask a silly question

(-;

On 7 June 2010 16:21, Charles Browne  wrote:
> Dear Benjamin,
> you could light a church candle and the flame will give you some indication 
> of a draught and its direction. Alternatively, you could light incense either 
> in a thurible or as a taper and watch the resulting smoke. Decorative ribbon 
> could also be used, if it is light enough. Lastly, a small, 
> helium-filled,balloon tied to a piece of cotton thread could be a fourth 
> method
>
> best of luck
> Charles
>
>
>
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[LUTE] Re: A Draft Idea

[Benjamin Narvey]

p.s.  I will, however, be playing on nylgut synthetics when playing in
NYC this autumn.  I'll hope to see you there!

On 7 June 2010 12:58, Benjamin Narvey  wrote:
> Oh Roman.
>
> Actually, it worked out all right tuning-wise: I didn't have to tune
> long, only often (about 3 times).
>
>
>
> On 7 June 2010 12:56, Roman Turovsky  wrote:
>> Playing such drafty venues on gut is a daft idea.
>> Go with carbon.
>> RT
>>
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Benjamin Narvey" 
>> To: "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
>> Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 6:52 AM
>> Subject: [LUTE] A Draft Idea
>>
>>
>>> Dear Collected Wisdom,
>>>
>>> I played a solo recital yesterday in a rather drafty medieval church
>>> in Champagne on a lute with loaded gut basses.  Tuning was difficult
>>> but manageable, but nevertheless my experience got me wondering if
>>> anyone out there may have any advice with regards to how one may
>>> discern where the optimal performance place is with regards to drafts,
>>> i.e., how does one check for drafts in a concert space?
>>>
>>> Any advice would be most welcome!
>>>
>>> As ever,
>>> Benjamin
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
>>> Institute of Musical Research
>>> School of Advanced Study
>>> University of London
>>> t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
>>> p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
>>> Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
>>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
> Institute of Musical Research
> School of Advanced Study
> University of London
> t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
> p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
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>



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Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com

[LUTE] Re: A Draft Idea

[Benjamin Narvey]

Oh Roman.

Actually, it worked out all right tuning-wise: I didn't have to tune
long, only often (about 3 times).



On 7 June 2010 12:56, Roman Turovsky  wrote:
> Playing such drafty venues on gut is a daft idea.
> Go with carbon.
> RT
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Benjamin Narvey" 
> To: "lute-cs.dartmouth.edu" 
> Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 6:52 AM
> Subject: [LUTE] A Draft Idea
>
>
>> Dear Collected Wisdom,
>>
>> I played a solo recital yesterday in a rather drafty medieval church
>> in Champagne on a lute with loaded gut basses.  Tuning was difficult
>> but manageable, but nevertheless my experience got me wondering if
>> anyone out there may have any advice with regards to how one may
>> discern where the optimal performance place is with regards to drafts,
>> i.e., how does one check for drafts in a concert space?
>>
>> Any advice would be most welcome!
>>
>> As ever,
>> Benjamin
>>
>> --
>> Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
>> Institute of Musical Research
>> School of Advanced Study
>> University of London
>> t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
>> p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
>> Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com
>>
>>
>>
>> To get on or off this list see list information at
>> http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
>>
>



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University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com

[LUTE] A Draft Idea

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Collected Wisdom,

I played a solo recital yesterday in a rather drafty medieval church
in Champagne on a lute with loaded gut basses.  Tuning was difficult
but manageable, but nevertheless my experience got me wondering if
anyone out there may have any advice with regards to how one may
discern where the optimal performance place is with regards to drafts,
i.e., how does one check for drafts in a concert space?

Any advice would be most welcome!

As ever,
Benjamin

-- 
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Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
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[LUTE] Ms. Schwerin 641

[Benjamin Narvey]

Hello luters,

If anyone should happen to have a facsimile of Ms. Schwerin 641, could
you get in touch off list?

Many thanks!
Benjamin

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[LUTE] Music and Ideas Worldwide: A Symposium on Historical Performance

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Luters,

A note to say that I'll be partaking in a live global teleconference
this Tuesday at the Royal College of Music in London, "Music and Ideas
Worldwide: A Symposium on Historical Performance", which will include
speakers from Europe, the Americas, and Asia.  I'll actually be
speaking about the "24 violons du roy project" that I'm organising
between the Royal College and the Centre de Musique Baroque de
Versailles in June 2010, but there will be some proper lute fare on
the menu too:  Jakob Lindberg will be discussing aspects of theorbo
arpeggiation.  See:

http://www.rcm.ac.uk/?pg=725&path=15744

Best wishes,
Benjamin
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[LUTE] Re: What makes a lute stay in tune?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Hi Ed,

It didn't seem to like the (very rare) dry weather in England when it
was put under tension...the soundboard shrank due to the low humidity,
and this caused the glue to give way, and the string tension did the
rest

Ouch.

Just got word today that the repair is alomost done, so I'll swing
past to pick it up in early February!

Best wishes,
B


2010/1/18 Ed Durbrow :
>
> On Jan 18, 2010, at 5:53 PM, Benjamin Narvey wrote:
>
> The lute I was expecting to use exploded in the lute maker's workshop
> before I could pick it upbut that *is* another story
>
> Do tell!
> Ed Durbrow
> Saitama, Japan
> edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp
> http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/
>



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[LUTE] V & A Follow-Up: Petition

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Lutenists,

My contact at the V & A thought that a petition would not prove
particularly effective in our campaign against the music gallery's
closure, and so I decided not to start one thinking that the press
option was the best way forward.  That said, I note that someone on
Facebook has started a petition independently; in only a couple of
days there are now over 1000 signatures.  See:

http://www.facebook.com/luthiste?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=257514797266&ref=mf

I have decided to add my name to this petition, and I would urge
readers of this list to do the same.  Perhaps providing the museum
Directorate with a head count would not be a bad idea after all.
Indeed, the petition (and the comments it contains) is a very powerful
sign of the opposition to this policy decision.

Very best wishes,
Benjamin

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[LUTE] Re: What makes a lute stay in tune?

[Benjamin Narvey]

Dear Franz,

Both:  the lighting produces incredible amounts of heat, as does the
crowd.  The crowd also produces lots of humidity.  Both of these
factors are normal last-minute changes to concert environments, but my
lute was more than usually unstable yesterday.  In fact, I wasn't
supposed to be using it at all:  it had just had surgery (re-drilled
the bridge and changed the spacing, meaning the strings were all in
different places) and all the strings were changed last week.  In
particular, the loaded strings lose 0.5 Kg of tension in the first
month, so not only do they suffer the normal instability of gut, but
in this case they were particularly unstable since they were not even
finished stabilizing on the instrument yet.

The lute I was expecting to use exploded in the lute maker's workshop
before I could pick it upbut that *is* another story

Best,
B

2010/1/18 Franz Mechsner :
>   Stupid question: How does lightning dis-balance the tuning? Is it heat?
>   Or maybe the human warmth of the crowd instead?
>   F
>     __
>
>   Von: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu im Auftrag von David van Ooijen
>   Gesendet: Mo 18.01.2010 09:40
>   An: lute-cs.dartmouth.edu
>   Betreff: [LUTE] Re: What makes a lute stay in tune?
>
>   On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:50 AM, Benjamin Narvey 
>   wrote:
>   > In answer to the question "what makes a lute stay in tune?" I
>   respond:
>   >
>   > certainly *not* high-intensity lighting!
>   Been there, done that. |-(
>   David
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[LUTE] Re: What makes a lute stay in tune?

[Benjamin Narvey]

In answer to the question "what makes a lute stay in tune?" I respond:

certainly *not* high-intensity lighting!

I played a concert today with my newly gut-strung 11c (using Mimmo
Peruffo's very laudable loaded bass strings) and a theorbo partially
strung with Venice diapasons. The tuning was manageable, but when the
technicians switched on the lighting just before the crowd came in -
and after I thought the lutes had stabilised to the performance
environment - I knew my work was cut out for me!

All's well that end's well

Best to all,
Benjamin
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School of Advanced Study
University of London
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[LUTE] Concert

[Benjamin Narvey]

  Concert demain - venez nombreux !
  Concert tomorrow - come along if you can!
  [1]http://www.ville-leslilas.fr/quotidien/place_agenda.php?id_place=269&id=691
  &theme=Culture/Loisirs

   --
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   Institute of Musical Research
   School of Advanced Study
   University of London
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[LUTE] V&A Music Collection: Article

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Dear List,
   Please find the link below to an article in tonight's Evening Standard
   about the closure of the V&A music collection:
   [1]http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23795043-music-is-the
   -loser-in-this-v-and-a-gallery-shake-up.do
   It seems that the decision to close the collection is made, but perhaps
   this article (and others like it) may plant the seed in the mind of the
   new museum directorate (expected by 2012).
   Fingers crossed.
   Best wishes,
   Benjamin
   --
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   Institute of Musical Research
   School of Advanced Study
   University of London
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[LUTE] Re: Thick Gut

[Benjamin Narvey]

   p.s.  The theorbo is a biggy, with a 165cm string length.
   --
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   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
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[LUTE] Thick Gut

[Benjamin Narvey]

   A very Merry Christmas to one and all!
   'Tis the season to be merry, and so I'm getting new strings...and would
   like to run something past this list!
   I'm currently setting up a theorbo that goes down to a low F (i.e. the
   lowest diapason goes down a tone below the "normal" low G) to work at a
   maximum pitch of A=392 - so LOW!  It would seem that the low F course
   would have to be around 1.6mmand this makes me wonder:  what is the
   thickest gut people on this list may have experience going to/would
   advise using? I've only gone as far as about 1.3mm with plain gut(I
   realise this is also a question of taste and tolerance.)
   I know I could use Venice, gimped, or perhaps pistoys for such a low
   course tooany thoughts?
   All best holiday wishes,
   Benjamin
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   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
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[LUTE] Re: Closure of V&A Instrument Gallery

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Dear Stephen and Sandi,
   This is dreadful news - thanks very much for letting the list know
   about this.  I'm wondering if it may not be possible to get a petition
   going that we could present to the V &A directorate, one that may make
   them reconsider this decision.  There are obviously several hundred of
   us on this list, and if we include other lists as well (such as the AMS
   list, etc.) we could probably make some impact.  This collection is one
   of the greatest gatherings of musical instruments in the world, and it
   is certainly worth fighting to save.
   What does this list think?  An on line petition would probably not be
   too difficult to manage...
   Very best wishes,
   Benjamin
   --
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   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
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[BAROQUE-LUTE] Lute Flight Case for Sale

[Benjamin Narvey]

 Dear All,

 Please excuse this email.  For those interested, please contact me
   off
 line:

Lute Flight Case, asking price 500 Euros o.b.o. Will fit all lute
   types
 from renaissance lutes to swan necks. Lutes float in high-density
   foam
 that can be reconfigured for different instruments. Made in light,
 honeycomb aluminium by Quentor Cases, the maker of cases for Formula
   1
 cars. Waterproof. Painted white to reflect sun. Recessed corner
 wheels.  Inexpensive worldwide shipping available. For photos, see
 [1][1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute/forsale.html .  For other
 details, please contact me at: [2][2]luthi...@gmail.com

Many thanks,
Benjamin

   --
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   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
   Site web/Website: [3]www.luthiste.com
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[LUTE] Lute Flight Case for Sale

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Dear All,
   Please excuse this email.  For those interested, please contact me off
   line:
   Lute Flight Case, asking price 500 Euros o.b.o. Will fit all lute types
   from renaissance lutes to swan necks. Lutes float in high-density foam
   that can be reconfigured for different instruments. Made in light,
   honeycomb aluminium by Quentor Cases, the maker of cases for Formula 1
   cars. Waterproof. Painted white to reflect sun. Recessed corner
   wheels.  Inexpensive worldwide shipping available. For photos, see
   [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute/forsale.html .  For other
   details, please contact me at: [2]luthi...@gmail.com
   Many thanks,
   Benjamin
   --
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   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
   Site web/Website: [3]www.luthiste.com
   --

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   2. mailto:luthi...@gmail.com
   3. http://www.luthiste.com/


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[LUTE] Re: Japanese-made lute cases

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Thanks for this.  I take it he does not have an e-mail address?
   All best,
   Benjamin

   2009/9/30 T.Kakinami <[1]tk...@orchid.plala.or.jp>

 La Soma
 2-8-2 rokukenn, Kawagoe-city, Saitama Prefe,.
 350-0041 Japan
 +81-49-225-9934
 I'm not sure he is retired or not.
 I will try to ask my lute colleague.

   Kakitoshi
   -Original Message-
   From: [2]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu
   [mailto:[3]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu]on

   Behalf Of T.Kakinami
   Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:48 PM
   To: Benjamin Narvey
   Cc: Ed Durbrow; LuteNet list
   Subject: [LUTE] Re: Japanese-made lute cases
   Hello,
   There is no problem on the case at all.
   Case is really very good.
   I can recommend this case everybody.
   Im afraid; I just forgot mail address of case maker.
   Combination of my picture was not good.
   The lute did not break while in the case.
   The lute has broken while playing.
   You can see that work of joint of the peg box is very poor.
   [4]http://www.jorgesentieiro.eu/?Welcome
   Kakitoshi
   -Original Message-
   From: [5]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu
   [mailto:[6]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu]on
   Behalf Of Benjamin Narvey
   Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:24 PM
   To: T.Kakinami
   Cc: Ed Durbrow; LuteNet list
   Subject: [LUTE] Re: Japanese-made lute cases
 Hello there,
 I must say those photos do not reassure me as to the safety of these
 cases  (Gulp!)  I assume the lute broke in the case?  At any
   rate,
 good luck with the repairs.
 Do you know if this maker is still active?  I have been told by
   someone
 that he has retired.  Also, I would really appreciate it if you could
 forward his e-mail address.
 See below.
 2009/9/30 T.Kakinami <[1][7]tk...@orchid.plala.or.jp>
   I have one of the La Soma Case for my German Theorbo.
   Yes, of course this case is very light. This is a type of semi hard
   case.
   [2][8]http://kakitoshilute.blogspot.com/2007/12/german-theorbo.html
   You can see other pictures for more detail.

   [3][9]http://picasaweb.google.co.jp/kakitoshi/JorgeSentieiroGermanTheor
   boBroken#
   You might also find there is poor lute maker in the world.
 I take it you are not sold on this maker, then?
 Best wishes,
 Benjamin
   Kakitoshi
 -Original Message-
 From: [4][10]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu
 [mailto:[5][11]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu]on
 Behalf Of Ed Durbrow
 Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:40 PM
 To: Benjamin Narvey; LuteNet list
 Subject: [LUTE] Re: Japanese-made lute cases
   I couldn't find the link to the photos, but are those the styrofoam
   cases? I think Takahashi Tsunoda may have one. He showed it to
   Jakob
   Lindberg when he was here and Jakob commented about it being very
   light.
   On Sep 30, 2009, at 7:34 PM, Benjamin Narvey wrote:
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   Dear All,
   Does anyone on this list have any experience with the lute cases of
   Japanese
   maker Shigeru Soma (La Soma)?  They look very good, although I'm
   not
   sure
   they are hard cases.  They are extremely light and well made,
 weighing
   in at
   about 1-1.5 kg.  See the photos below.
   Just thought I'd pas this on for your information.
   All best wishes,
   Benjamin
   --
   Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
   Site web/Website: [1][6][12]www.luthiste.com
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   Dear All,Does anyone on this list have any experience with
 the
   lute cases of Japanese maker Shigeru Soma (La Soma)?
   They look very good, although I'm not sure they are hard cases.
   They
   are extremely light and well made, weighing in at about 1-1.5 kg.
 See
   the photos below.Just thought I'd pas this on for your
   information.
   All best wishes,Benjamin
   
   
   -- Dr Benjamin A.
   NarveyPost-doctorant/Post-Doctoral FellowEcole Pratique des
   Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiquest +33 (0)
   1
 44
   27 03 44p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98Site web/Website: http://www.luthiste.com";>[7][8][14]www.luthiste.com
   
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   Saitama, Japan
   [9][10][16]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp
 

[LUTE] Re: Japanese-made lute cases

[Benjamin Narvey]

   Hi Ed,
   Indeed they are, and Takahashi is the man I've been chatting with in
   regards to these cases.
   They are very light - I just hope they are safe, and perhaps even
   available.
   Best wishes,
   Benjamin

   2009/9/30 Ed Durbrow <[1]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp>

   I couldn't find the link to the photos, but are those the styrofoam
   cases? I think Takahashi Tsunoda may have one. He showed it to Jakob
   Lindberg when he was here and Jakob commented about it being very
   light.
   On Sep 30, 2009, at 7:34 PM, Benjamin Narvey wrote:

   --0016e6db2fee0fd64a0474c91285
   Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
   Dear All,
   Does anyone on this list have any experience with the lute cases of
   Japanese
   maker Shigeru Soma (La Soma)?  They look very good, although I'm not
   sure
   they are hard cases.  They are extremely light and well made, weighing
   in at
   about 1-1.5 kg.  See the photos below.
   Just thought I'd pas this on for your information.
   All best wishes,
   Benjamin
   --
   Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
   Site web/Website: [2]www.luthiste.com
   --0016e6db2fee0fd64a0474c91285
   Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1
   Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
   Dear All,Does anyone on this list have any experience with the
   lute cases of Japanese maker Shigeru Soma (La Soma)?
   They look very good, although I'm not sure they are hard cases.
   They
   are extremely light and well made, weighing in at about 1-1.5 kg.  See
   the photos below.Just thought I'd pas this on for your
   information.
   All best wishes,Benjamin
   
   
   -- Dr
   Benjamin A. NarveyPost-doctorant/Post-Doctoral FellowEcole
   Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiquest +33 (0) 1 44
   27 03 44p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98Site web/Website: http://www.luthiste.com";>[4]www.luthiste.com
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   Saitama, Japan
   [6]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp
   [7]http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/

   --
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   Post-doctorant/Post-Doctoral Fellow
   Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne)
   IVe Section des Sciences historiques et philologiques
   t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
   p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
   Site web/Website: [8]www.luthiste.com
   --

References

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   2. http://www.luthiste.com/
   3. http://www.luthiste.com/
   4. http://www.luthiste.com/
   5. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/%7Ewbc/lute-admin/index.html
   6. mailto:edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp
   7. http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/
   8. http://www.luthiste.com/