[LUTE] Francesco and flat back lute?

2010-08-18 Thread Stewart McCoy
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

[LUTE] Francesco and flat back lute?

2010-08-17 Thread wikla
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