The gallichon instrument likely originated from the Southern Italian colascione, a long-necked lute of Oriental origin popular in folk music and commedia dell'arte.
Instruments
The gallichon was popular among both common people and aristocratic music lovers due to its simpler handling compared to the Baroque lute.
Recording & Production
The four solo parthias on this album were recorded on three different instruments: a gallichon in d, a mandora in e, and a colachon in a, to create varied sounds.
Historical Context
A famous painting by J.P. Delcloche, 'Court Concert with the Prince-Bishop of Liège at Seraing Castle' (1753), shows Prince-Bishop Johann Theodor at the cello and Placidus von Camerloher conducting.
Composer Biography
Placidus von Camerloher was appointed director of the court orchestra in Freising by Prince-Bishop Johann Theodor of Bavaria and later elevated to the nobility.
Instruments
The gallichon, a type of lute popular in 18th-century Southern Germany, usually has six courses of strings and is tuned similarly to a modern guitar, but a tone lower.
Composer Biography
Placidus von Camerloher, the composer, was ordained as a priest in Freising Cathedral in 1744 and also served as a musician and composer.
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