Going back to the sources, the Mary Burwell lute book (about 1670) says
in chapter 16
. . . .
[8] It is a disgrace for the lute to play country dances, songs or
corants of violins, as likewise to play tricks with one's lute - to
play behind the back etc.
[9] The lute is a nob
Hi folks,
I'm new around here, so forgive me if this is too simple a question.
Would baroque lute music have been played during a ball or masquerade?
I often imagine it when I listen to the music, but it occurred to me
that the lute may have been too quiet for it.
Just curious!
Adam
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