Let's have a little more classical guitar. Miguel Rincón is a multi-talented performer on baroque and Renaissance instruments, including "Renaissance lute, Baroque lute, Baroque guitar, Vihuela, Chitarrone and Archlute". He's one of my favorite performers.
Let's start with his performance of Santiago de Murcia's Fandangos, from the composer's 1730 collection Codex Saldívar. The guitar is a modern reproduction of a 5th century original.
Next, a twofer for the theorbo, a member of the lute family with a greatly extended neck and two pegboxes. First is Robert de Visée's Passacaille from 1699, and then Giovanni Kapsberger's Passacaglia from 1640. This theorbo is a modern reproduction, based on a design from the 14th century.
Melchior Neusidler was born in Nuremberg in 1531. He was a famous lutist of his day, composing many pieces as well as performing. Here's his Ricercare Terzo, performed on a modern reproduction of a 7th century lute.
And finally, two of my favorite pieces for classical baroque guitar. Here's Santiago de Murcia's Tarantelas, also from his 1630 Codex Saldívar, and Gaspar Sanz's Canarios from 1674.
A lovely way to start the day, no?
Peter
1 comment:
As if a six string guitar were not difficult enough! What a master of so many instruments! Thank you for the introduction.
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