The Grandi Project

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Comment by Lars Hedelius-Strikkertsen on September 6, 2012 at 7:50

also, please let us know when the cd is ready to purchase :-) I must have it

Comment by Scot Tremblay on September 6, 2012 at 6:32

I thought I recognized the instrument (or the luthiers work to be more accurate). Clive actually is in Kelowna, BC (unless he recently moved in next door) but close enough. I have a similar instrument made by Alexander Hopkins...located somewhere in the Mediterranean...depending on where his boat is anchored). I really like the Castilian style guitar and don't think there's anything wrong with using it for any of the Baroque guitar repertoire.

 

I went to school with Clive, many years ago, and don't often get to hear one of his instruments. It was a real pleasure, just as it was a pleasure to hear your performance. Do post some more.

Comment by Bud Roach on September 6, 2012 at 5:24

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen- I'm glad you like it!

Scot, my guitar was made by Clive Titmuss in Victoria, Canada, after a Spanish model from 1690. For this recording it would have been nice to have an instrument based on one from the 1620's, on which these arias would have been played, but we can't have everything, right? This is my first guitar, purchased two years ago, and I absolutely love it.

Comment by Scot Tremblay on September 5, 2012 at 22:11

Excellent! Who made your guitar?

Comment by Lars Hedelius-Strikkertsen on September 5, 2012 at 19:54

nice voice & nice playing

Comment by Rob MacKillop on September 5, 2012 at 12:20

This is fantastic. Well done, Bud!