Credits:

Toru Sakurada

Description:

Features A Thousand Sorrows, a piece beloved by Charles VA program that allows you to fully appreciate the charm and unique characteristics of both the vihuela and the luteIt is no exaggeration to say that vihuela music was born and died alongside Charles V, who was both an instrument collector and a music lover. It resonates best in the midrange, while the high and low registers are weaker. It is well-suited for contrapuntal music. On the other hand, the contemporary six-course lute is ideal for intricate, fast passages and for creating the rhythms of dance music. One of the goals of this CD is to allow listeners to clearly distinguish the differences between the two instruments through performances using historical gut strings. (From the CD sleeve)After studying guitar at the Japan Guitar College, Toru Sakurada studied the lute under Toyohiko Sato at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in th