The Renaissance Lute
Suzannah Lipscomb talks to leading lutenist and musicologist Dr. Lynda Sayce, to explore and hear what the lute sounds like, how it evolved in different countries, and its cultural importance.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
May 27, 202146m 48s
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Show Notes
<p>The lute, with its double strings and beautiful decorative detail is a familiar feature of Renaissance paintings. In the sixteenth century, lute music was highly prized in the courts of Europe and lutenists earned handsome sums.</p><br><p>In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Suzannah Lipscomb talks to leading lutenist and musicologist Dr. Lynda Sayce, to explore and hear the lute, how it evolved in different countries, and its cultural importance.</p>
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