Jakob Lindberg, the lutenist on this recording, chose the theorbo or chitarrone, a long-necked bass lute, which many early Baroque composers considered the perfect accompanying instrument.
Compositional Technique
The instrumental music of the early 17th century, as featured on this album, connects with opera through its brief and contrasted sections, often giving the impression of instrumental opera scenes.
Compositional Technique
Many published collections of variations on popular tunes or 'grounds' were originally intended as pedagogical models to help players learn to improvise.
Interpretation
Composers and publishers of the early 17th century often gave musicians a free hand in choosing instruments, and the music on this album exploits the recorder's characteristics.
Performer Biography
Jakob Lindberg is in demand as a continuo player and regularly performs with English ensembles such as The Taverner Players, The Academy of Ancient Music, and The Consort of Musicke.
Performer Biography
Clas Pehrsson, born in Stockholm in 1942, is self-taught on his principal instrument, the recorder, but studied early music performance with Ferdinand Conrad, Hans-Martin Linde, and Nicolaus Harnoncourt.
Performer Biography
Jakob Lindberg, born in Danderyd, Sweden in 1952, became increasingly interested in the lute and its music during his studies at The Royal College of Music and decided to devote himself entirely to it.
