The Renaissance Lute
The Renaissance Lute  
Podcast: Not Just the Tudors
Published On: Thu May 27 2021
Description: The lute, with its double strings and beautiful decorative detail is a familiar feature of Renaissance paintings. In the sixteenth century, lute music was highly prized in the courts of Europe and lutenists earned handsome sums.In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Suzannah Lipscomb talks to leading lutenist and musicologist Dr. Lynda Sayce, to explore and hear the lute, how it evolved in different countries, and its cultural importance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.