Chris,
It seems that the lute world revolve exclusively around these figures.
Any performer below these names are simply non-existent, very unfair I
believe.
2013/8/12 Christopher Wilke <[1][email protected]>
Stephen,
I think you are correct. This is essentially what I was getting
at about the concert fee for less-than-established artists. Paul
O'Dette, Hoppy Smith, Nigel North and Bob Barto are all about the
same age. When they were my age, they were already well regarded.
Looking around, however, I know of no lute players in my age group
who have comparably established reputations. Make no mistake: all of
these guys are still making interesting, vital music of the highest
caliber. I hope and expect they will continue to do so for many
years to come.
But there has to be fertile ground to nourish a new guard, too.
The big guys may not be getting all they're worth, but, at the fees
offered to the second string players, concertizing can be downright
unfeasible. If players can't get out in front of people, it is hard
to build a following. Once the four players mentioned at the top of
this message become less active, will there be players to take their
places?
Chris
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