Mikhail Vysotsky, a celebrated Russian seven-string guitarist and composer, grew up as a serf before being manumitted in 1807.
Instruments
The seven-string guitar used by John Schneiderman on tracks 1-8 is a 2019 instrument by Jan Tulacek, modeled after an 1858 Johann Gottfried Scherzer guitar.
Compositional Technique
Mikhail Vysotsky's variations on Russian folksongs are considered the peak of his ingenuity, a genre exclusively featured on this album.
Historical Context
The early 19th century saw a significant revival of the seven-string guitar tradition in Russia, with online archives now making historical scores easily accessible.
Performer Biography
Oleg Timofeyev, a performer on this album, is a musicologist and the world authority on the Russian seven-string guitar tradition, with multiple fellowships and publications.
Instruments
Oleg Timofeyev performs on tracks 9-12 using a historical Johann Gottfried Scherzer seven-string guitar from around 1860.
Performer Biography
John Schneiderman, a performer on this album, is a critically acclaimed virtuoso of plucked instruments specializing in 18th-century lutes and 19th-century guitars.
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