I think that depends on what sort of context in which you intended to replace the theorbo with a Renaissance lute.
If you’re thinking of providing accompaniment for a singer in a domestic context, the lute can play the notes, just not the low octaves at cadences. Any more than that, the Renaissance lute doesn’t provide enough volume or support. Edward C. Yong edward.y...@gmail.com > On 3 Nov 2014, at 10:32 am, Herbert Ward <wa...@physics.utexas.edu> wrote: > > > I saw a production of Monteverdi's "Return of Ulysses" last night. > In the orchestra was a theorbo. At least I think it was a theorbo. > > It has a prominent place in the production, serving as the sole > accompaniment for approximately six of the songs. > > Would it be feasible to replace the theorbo with a Renaissance > lute in this opera? > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
