At 01:46 AM 10/8/2003 -0400, Jon Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I step beyond my station regarding lutes to ask if there isn't a value and >interest in the playing of the renaissance or Baroque lute music, whether it >be on a lutar or a re-tuned guitar.
This may come as a surprise to some, but the fact remains that there is much more renaissance or Baroque lute music being played and recorded by guitarists than by lutenists. Some eventually switch over to the lute and become LUTBAGs (Lutenist Used To Be A Guitarist), and some do not. Another phenomenon easily observable is the one of many important lutenists trying their hand in guitar performance, on "period" guitars. I am anxiously waiting to hear John Schneiderman's performance of Russian guitar music on the Russian 7-string guitar.... Way to go! Matanya Ophee Editions Orphe'e, Inc., 1240 Clubview Blvd. N. Columbus, OH 43235-1226 Phone: 614-846-9517 Fax: 614-846-9794 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.orphee.com
