Thanks for all the information on continuo. You guys know everything!
;-)
Regards,
David Rastall
On Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:58:28 -0600 (CST) Herbert Ward
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > Support also comes ... from paintings
>
> It seems that much of the evidence about early lutes comes from
> paintings,
> which are about as flammable and fragile as lutes. Have we, in
> general,
> lost the
dear jon -
i'd meant sunday's missive to be read by everyone but - all things
considered - i'm glad it just went to you. there's no end of
persnickety people in any given area and while i'm sure lute
enthusiasts have more than their fair share, i'll just have to live
with it in any case.
her
Bill,
With all due respect,
> at the risk of causing offense - paintings have more value. if the mob
> was at the gate and there was only seconds to spare, i think i'd opt
> for the caneletto too.
Paintings have more value in the market, and therefore more currency. If the
mob is at the gates o
It is sad that instruments seem to lose value over the years. The
instruments one finds at car-boot sales and auctions were once someones
pride and joy. Yet go for so little.
The lute in it's day was the equivalent to the piano. If one could afford
it, they had to have lessons, as well as a c
