This album was recorded from November 3-5, 2017, at Bayerischer Rundfunk, Studio 2, in Munich, Germany.
Instruments
The lute was the most important plucked instrument until the end of the Basso Continuo era, evolving from 5-6 double strings to a voluminous instrument with up to 14 courses.
Instruments
Around 1700, Pantaleon Hebestreit invented a large dulcimer with an exceptional bass range, known as the 'Pantalonic Cymbal,' which caused a sensation at German courts.
Instruments
The dulcimer is the only instrument where strings are struck with small hammers, and its development led to keyboard instruments like the fortepiano and modern grand piano.
Performer Biography
Hans Brüderl, the lutenist in Duo Gioco di Salterio, performs at international Early Music festivals and has participated in numerous broadcasts and recordings.
Interpretation
Duo Gioco di Salterio's playing is characterized by their love for their instruments and their diverse soundscapes, influencing their choice and interpretation of music from the late Middle Ages to the high Baroque period.
Performer Biography
Birgit Stolzenburg, one half of Duo Gioco di Salterio, is a pioneer in developing the dulcimer in both historical and contemporary styles.
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