25 Euro GD voucher for best contemporary lutenist?
Gabby
The lute as a stringed instrument long preceded the guitar. It was found in ancient China, and is still played in Turkic countries like the -stan republics, and in Turkey. The instrument was popular in southern Europe. Vivaldi composed a short Lute Concerto. Sean O’Riada played Irish music on the harpsichord. He might have tried the lute, or encouraged a lutist, for traditional music, but died too young at 40.
realPolithicks
That’s very interesting,thanks. Andy Irvine is a guy who likes to try the more obscure string instruments so I wouldn’t be surprised if he has tried the Lute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wZa53B1Rc
They’ll be burnin’ and a-lutin’ tonight.
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er, for the pun, not the idea.
Absolutely.
25 Euro GD voucher for best contemporary lutenist?
The lute as a stringed instrument long preceded the guitar. It was found in ancient China, and is still played in Turkic countries like the -stan republics, and in Turkey. The instrument was popular in southern Europe. Vivaldi composed a short Lute Concerto. Sean O’Riada played Irish music on the harpsichord. He might have tried the lute, or encouraged a lutist, for traditional music, but died too young at 40.
That’s very interesting,thanks. Andy Irvine is a guy who likes to try the more obscure string instruments so I wouldn’t be surprised if he has tried the Lute.