Hi, all, Actually, in the little bit I watched, the maestro was advising his student to avoid imitating the lute on the guitar. Perhaps that was your point, Gert? If my historical knowledge is correct, far from trying to revive ancient styles (as distinct from ancient music), wasn't Segovia actively trying to reform and modernize guitar technique?
While, as has been said, he was an impressive musician, I'm no particular fan of Segovia. His USA visit of 1929 effectively brought an indigenous, if sometimes insipid, American school of guitar composition to an abrupt end. (Well, OK, he had some help from Thomas Edison and Duke Ellington.) Best to all, and keep playing. Chris. >>> <[email protected]> 07/14/09 6:55 AM >>> Well, not such a good imitation, I think. But he was a wonderful guitarist and musician. __________________________________________________________________ Looking for love this summer? [1]Find it now on AOL Personals. -- References 1. http://personals.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntuslove00000003 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --
