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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marc Alexander Jul. 13, 2009.
Past Time with Good Company ... on vihuela?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marc Alexander Oct. 19, 2008.
Quito guitar or vihuela?
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It seems that the Spanish-made vihuela has resurfaced on eBay. The luther, Evaristo Bretos, is not is a familiar name to me. I don't want to put others off, but since the vihuela is largely a conjectural instrument, I would be a tad anxious about bu…
The two vihuela eBay listings seemed to have disappeared overnight, which strikes me as a tad curious. I have the Valderrano vihuela duet CD and I agree that it's a true delight. Best, Marc.
Hi, This must have been in the UK? Can you bring it up, it may be still in "completed listings" I looked up Daniel Larson, found this album with samples, very nice.
http://www.magnatune.com/artists/albums/chambure-valderrabano/
For vihuelists in search of a new instrument, there are two vihuelas, one by Daniel Larson and the another by Evariso Bretos, listed on eBay. Just select "Musical Instruments" and type "lute" in the search box. You'll find both listings and several…
I am self-taught and my technique, to borrow from Julian Bream's description of his own playing method, is "homemade." The first vihuela piece to affect me was Julian's lute performance of "Cancion del Emperador." Of course, when I saw the music on…
Hola Joaquim,
Why don't you look on the Ning cittern site? James Tyler has made a few postings about the "cistre" in Spanish Renaissance music. Buena suerte.
Requerdos,
Marc Alexander
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- I am an expat British journalist living in Marin County, where I play the Renaissance lute, vihuela de mano, and Rose orpharion. Although my interests center on English and Spanish Renaissance music, I greatly enjoy the works of the early Italian masters and the lesser known compositions from Central Europe, especially Barkfark and his contemporaries. I also enjoy modern guitars, 12 strings, and even (gasp!) the Stratocaster.
I am a British journalist now living in Mill Valley , where I play the lute, vihuela de mano, and Rose orpharion. Although my interests center on English and Spanish Renaissance music, I greatly enjoy the works of the early Italian masters and the lesser known compositions from Central Europe, especially Barkfark and his contemporaries.
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- At 3:40pm on September 13, 2008,
Marc Alexander said…
- Hi Roger: Thanks for your message. I've had the new vihuela for several weeks now and it's a fine instrument. The only modification I needed to make was the based end of the first wood fret was a tad high and caused the C and G courses to buzz when playing up the scale. I put an eraser under the strings, used a 100 grit emory board to take down the height of the fret a little, then finished the job with a very fine grit nail file to give the fret a smooth finish. And now there's no buzz, no problems -- just the joy of playing Narvaez and Milan (et. al.) on the instrument for which their composition were intended. As they say in Spanish, which is as close as I can come to Portuguese, "Estoy contento." Regards, Marc.
- At 1:51pm on September 13, 2008,
Roger Burmester said… - Hi Marc! What a good news! Luciano told me about your vihuela. How nice is to receive a new instrument, isn't it? So have a nice "honeymoon"! keep in touch, regards!
- At 3:26pm on June 20, 2008,
Rob MacKillop said… - Hi Marc. Good to have you here, and looking forward to your contributions.
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