The viola da mano which Alexander Batov made from a painting is a most
beautiful instrument. The sound is exceptionally good - ideal for music
by Francesco da Milano. You can see pictures at
http://www.vihuelademano.com/viola-da-mano/daiLibri.htm
There will be one of these violas at the Lute Soci
Dear lutenists,
didn't Francesco da Milano play also a flat back lute, "viola" or something
like that. Perhaps the Neapolitian tabulature was connected to that
instrument?
Years ago there was some discussion also here, if memory serves..., not
often does, though... ;-)
But what is the latest "ed