[LUTE] Re: future-instrument creep (was Liuto forte etc.)

2013-08-23 Thread howard posner
Two things to keep in mind: 1. I don't really think there's a future-instrument creep going on. Many of us have been lutophiles long enough to remember when we didn't know enough to raise most of the questions you bring up. Players are certainly more conscious of the variety of historical in

[LUTE] Re: future-instrument creep (was Liuto forte etc.)

2013-08-23 Thread Sean Smith
I see. I try to design my own concerts so I have a say over my choices. Personally, I see it as a life-long graduate course worth, no doubt in the end, a whole of [SFX: Dylan wheeze into harmonica]. I guess we all try to get something different out of our playing. Of course I have t

[LUTE] Re: future-instrument creep (was Liuto forte etc.)

2013-08-26 Thread Mark Wheeler
Dear Sean, Thanks for the kind words, but not sure what you mean about the fingernails? Liuto Forte! I thought that was all over These days I prefer to read www.mylespaul.com/forums/historics-reissues/ Absolutely fascinating what authenticity fanatics these guys are They even influence