Over the years we’ve had a discussion or two about whether lute/theorbo
continuo in larger (or at least less small) ensembles needs to be heard as a
discrete sound, as opposed to part of the mix.
A couple of Sundays ago I gave a pre-concert lecture before a performance by
the Bach Collegium Jap
8:55
To: Stewart McCoy
Subject: Re: [LUTE] Lute volume
Dear Stewart,
This seems an odd view to me - surely if we have any pretensions to
trying to hear what the early auditors heard we ought to eschew such
electronic amplification - otherwise we end up with a sound world the
Cher Valéry,
No, it's not HIP to play with amplification, but if you want people to
hear what you are playing, there are times when amplification has its
uses. Better to be amplified than not heard at all.
Amitiés,
Stewart.
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From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute
Dear Howard,
I think you are right to say that it is the overall sound which counts
with an ensemble. When choosing voices for a choir, a conductor may
choose not to invite a soloist with a strong, distinct voice, because it
will stick out like a sore thumb. So it is with instruments. There has
to
To All:
We have a new post on our blog that may be of general lute interest,
concerning volume in performance.
http://mignarda.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/sound-check-is-it-loud-enough/
Best wishes,
Ron & Donna
www.mignarda.com
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