Credits:

Toyohiko Sato, Misako Takano (Vihuela), Toru Sakurada, Yukio Akiyama (6-course Lute)

Description:

Toyohiko Satos New Recording! A Collection of Duets for Lute and Biwela!A new recording by Toyohiko Sato, the world-renowned lute virtuoso!Instrumental works modeled after polyphonic music and chansons, recorded as a duet for biwela and lute!Toyohiko Sato, a leading figure in the lute world and a world-renowned master whom Japan is proud to call its own, releases a new recording on his independent label, Nostalgia.In the 16th century, instrumental music that imitated polyphonic and choral music was known as fantasia. Among them, Francesco da Milano of Italy and Valenti Bakfalk of Hungary left behind exceptionally fine works; their solo lute pieces have been recorded as a duet featuring a 6-course lute and a vihuelaa combination of distinct timbres. Furthermore, the album demonstratesthrough the form of a lute and vihuela du