Dutch composer and performer Jozef van Wissem builds music with the sonorities of his unusual instrument: a 24-string Baroque lute.
The instrument is old-style, but the music is modern, drawing on minimalism and trance music as well as the lute's roots to conjure a timeless experience. Jozef van Wissem joins host David Garland to talk about and perform his music in the WNYC Studio.
Comments [4]
The lute sound is antiquely unique and when played by an artist of consummate musicianship and imagination it can evoke an otherworldly ambience. In today's world the calming influence of the lute can be most welcome.
Kenneth Bennett Lane, heldentenor & opera composer
Director, Richard Wagner Music Drama Institute
www.WagnerOpera.com
The lute sound is antiquely unique and when played by an artist of consummate musicianship and imagination it can evoke an otherworldly ambience. In today's world the calming influence of the lute can be most welcome.
Kenneth Bennett Lane, heldentenor & opera composer
Director, Richard Wagner Music Drama Institute
www.WagnerOpera.com
What are the titles of the pieces played by Jozef van wissem.?
I caught a good portion of the music and talk. its is thrilling.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful program
elayne
guns n roses sweet child o´mine good bye
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