Mathias wrote...
Don't know why so many of us like to play in churches, but I for one won't hesitate to accept speakers if I'm offered. For my 2 pence, I suggest that the acoustics are better (more authentic) in a stone built church being the closest resemblance of castles and the homes of nobility. Churches fulfill this role, with the bonus of seating for an audience. Almost every town and village in the UK has one, so venues are common enough to set up for a recital. Castles are fewer and far between and, historic houses may not always be so accommodating for a recital with seated audience. Why historic sound? This is what every listener who enjoys the lute or simply wants to experience, comes to expect. If we `evolve' from this, as other more modern instruments seem to be doing, it will become `lost' again. Will some future generation research and try to recreate the `historic sound' as much as we have been trying to do, if we move on from tradition? Kind regards Ron (UK) -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
