Jan Tuláček, the guitarist, is the Czech Republic's only professional instrument maker specializing in the replication and restoration of historical guitars.
Compositional Technique
Anton Diabelli published some of his 'Evening Entertainments' for 'czakan and guitar,' with the czakan being a Biedermeier successor to the recorder, often built into a walking stick.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Consolazione, consisting of Karel Valter (traverso) and Jan Tuláček (guitar), originally played 20th-century music on modern instruments before focusing on early music and historical instruments.
Interpretation
Since 2002, Ensemble Consolazione has exclusively performed on original historical instruments or their copies, dedicating itself to researching historical interpretation techniques.
Historical Context
In early 19th-century Vienna, the flute and guitar were popular instruments for domestic music-making due to their portability and delicate sound.
Composer Biography
Anton Diabelli, known for Beethoven's 'Diabelli Variations,' was a versatile and successful musician who worked as a composer, arranger, publisher, and teacher in Vienna.
Performer Biography
Karel Valter, the traverso player, also runs a recording studio specializing in early music and works as a CD producer for various ensembles and labels.
