Yes, I saw the designation "Lute Society of Great Britiain" from someone on
this list, and thought the Society had altered its name. I can't remember
who it was, but it was someone I thought would be in a position to know.
When I wrote to Chris, I asked. He said there had been no change. I too
see no reason to change, since the Lute Society was the first on the scene
and surely has always intended to serve the whole lute world. And the
officers and administrator have been doing a commendable job for all of us.
And back in the 1950s, who would have thought there would be so many
lutenists that national societies would be necessary.
The most localized society is surely the Dutch Lute Society. Nearly 100%
of the some 200 members live in Holland. The last time I checked, sveral
years ago, only 10 persons lived outside of Holland. Could that mean that
the Netherlands has more lutenists per square mile than any other country
in the Western World?<g>
arthur.
=======Simon said======================
Just a small correction to something Arthur said:
"The message was a genuine warning from Chris Goodwin (lutesocol.com),
administrator of the Lute Society of Great Britain (as they now call
themselves)."
In fact the Lute Society based in the UK, of which Chris Goodwin is
secretary, is called just that: the Lute Society, plain and simple, and has
no plans to change the name. In fact it is especially appropriate since,
as Chris tells me, more than 50% of members live overseas.
Simon Lambert
Oxford, England
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