David,
--- David Rastall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We
> have to keep in mind, though, that most of the solo
> music lutenists
> play in large concert halls was not originally
> intended to be heard
> that way.
>
Yes, but what about all the descriptions and paintings
of lutes being played _outside_ ... with ensembles?
Where these guys essentially just playing "air lute"?
I have a hunch that they might have played with an
aggressive approach and tone - much like an
unamplified flamenco or folk guitarist - that we would
simply find unacceptable today in a professional
lutenist. If so, an insteresting point to consider is
how much of this "rock 'n' roll" lute technique may
have carried over into solo works performed in the
chamber.
Chris
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