[LUTE] Re: Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile

Let me second Alan's comments. This is a truly beautiful production, which I'm proud to add to my library. One really thoughtful feature is the inclusion of a loose sheet reproducing the two pages of lute duets - for the second lutenist to use! Great work! Michael

[LUTE] OT: Double Guitar Concerto

Hey Luters, This is only dimly related to the list, but I thought I'd pass it on anyway. Here are some videos of the premiere performance of my "Planet Ennui" concerto for two classical guitars and rock band that I did with my student ensemble at Northern Kentucky Univer

[LUTE] Re: new piece of the month

Dear Martin: Thanks for your response. Concerning graces, or ornaments, in the earlier repertory, I think it is justifiable if applied with discretion, based on indications in the Capirola ms. at least. For intabulations of vocal music, probably just a few rules ought to apply. First, o

[LUTE] Re: new piece of the month

Dear Ron and All, Thanks for pointing out the cognate - I wasn't familiar with Ness 75. It does, however, reinforce my impression that the Marsh piece is probably an intabulation of a vocal piece, and Ness 75 is yet another example of a piece which makes use of thematic material from a vocal

[LUTE] Re: Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile

Dear Alan, Thank you so much for writing - feedback, especially when it's so positive, is most welcome! It's particularly good to know that the clarity of the reproduction is appreciated. We spent much time in the production stages on that aspect of the edition, and Ian Harwood devoted a lot of att

[LUTE] Re: new piece of the month

Thanks you, Martin: beautiful. With tablature and performances like this, would you consider remaining in the 16th century for a good few more years, please? Alan - Original Message - From: "Martin Shepherd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lute Net" Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:00 PM Sub

[LUTE] Re: Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile

I received my copy last week and am delighted with it - there is a much clearer contrast between the tablature and the paper than is the case with most facsimiles that I have come across: no problem at all to play from. The introductory essay by Ian Harwood is as informative and interesting as o

[LUTE] Re: new piece of the month

Dear Martin & all: Thanks for posting this fantasia from the Marsh book, and I like the way you have repaired the funny bits. I have chosen this fantasia several times as a quiet interlude for communion when playing for church services, just repeating or extending as necessary. If it sounds

[LUTE] Re: new piece of the month

Beautiful, Martin, and very sensitively played! Rob 2008/4/29 Martin Shepherd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dear All, > > In the nick of time, before April turns into May, there is a new piece of > the month: www.luteshop.co.uk/month/pieceofthemonth.htm > > Do let me know what you think - sending parce

[LUTE] Re: Vivaldi concerto

At 06:15 PM 4/27/2008, Stephen Kenyon wrote: >Me too! I only know it in its guitar form, and have always understood >that to be a considerable re-distribution of the parts. I'm not certain what you mean by "re-distribution of the parts" without reference to a specific arrangement. There are on

[LUTE] new piece of the month

Dear All, In the nick of time, before April turns into May, there is a new piece of the month: www.luteshop.co.uk/month/pieceofthemonth.htm Do let me know what you think - sending parcels off into cyberspace sometimes feels like Mr Sting's message in a bottle Best wishes, Martin P.S.

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Tombeau de Mouton

This is a beautiful piece by Robert de Visee, with the 11th course lowered to B. I've just uploaded an mp3 of it to www.songoftherose.co.uk - please note that I've added an Updates link for easy access to files added since your last visit. You can find the link to the Tombeau there or on the Baroqu

[LUTE] Re: Tying on frets

Hello Christopher What I use with nylon is a knot I learned from Dan Larson at an LSA fest. It's basically a slipknot with the fret pulled tight through the loop. I find it works great with nylon that has been roughened with sandpaper. I have too many instruments to string with gut ($) and

[LUTE] Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile

Dear All, For the information of those who have enquired previously about the facsimile of the Wickhambrook Manuscript, I am very pleased to say that this has now been published and can be ordered from the Lute Society - details below. Forgive me for posting what might appear to be a commercial -