[CAUT] historic temp thoughts

[Jeff Tanner]

My question would be: "Why don't we expect the performers, who we would assume would be either professional musicians, collegiate faculty or advanced college students, any and all of whom are supposed to have thoroughly researched and studied the music they are performing, to do the research and make suggestions for what temperament would have been appropriate?"

If the lowly piano tuner is left with the responsibility of the decision, we leave the performers (ahem, those who are considered to be the experts) to remain ignorant of what is going on.  They have no idea what is going on or why.  Therefore, any authenticity is lost and you basically have presented a novelty.  They are the ones who have either earned or are pursuing the degrees, no?

My thoughts,
Jeff
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: G Cousins 
  To: CAUT 
  Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:50 AM
  Subject: [CAUT] historic temp thoughts


  Gang,
  One of our groups is performing a concert of "New" Italian music from late 16th and early17th centuries.
  Traditional instruments are being used. Viola da Gamba, Lute, Archlute, Recorder(s), Harpsichord continuo. 
  I'm open to your thoughts on appropriate temperaments as this is looking to be lots of fun for all.
  Thanks in advance,
  Gerry Cousins
  WCUPA
   
  Program
  Sinfonia Seconda à 4 con 2 Bassi.................. Johannes Kapsperger (1580 - 1651)

  Dolcissimo sospiro................................................... Giulio Caccini (1551 – 1618)

  Gagliarda quarta........................................................... Anon. Neapolitan ca. 1620

  Gagliarda quinta............................................................ Anon Neapolitan ca. 1620

  Non più Guerra.......................................................................................... Caccini


  Con sorrisi cortesi......................................................... Jacopo Peri (1561 – 1633)

  Amarilli mia bella....................................................................................... Cacinni

  Canzona la Francese............................ Giovanni da Macque (ca. 1548/50 - 1614)

  Intenerite voi, lacrime mie................................................................................ Peri

  Canzona V (solo instrument and basso seguente) Giovanni Gabrieli (ca.1555 – 1612)

  Canzona quarta.......................................................................................... Gabrieli


  Lamento della Ninfa........................................ Claudio Monteverdi (1567 – 1643)

  Ben può chi vuol’à Re giugner appreso................................................ Kapsperger

  Occhi gratie d’Amore........................................................................... Kapsperger

  Ballo Secondo: Uscita.......................................................................... Kapsperger

  Ballo Secondo: Ballo............................................................................ Kapsperger

  Corrente Terza...................................................................................... Kapsperger

  Veri diletti............................................................................................ Kapsperger

  Alma Redemptoris Mater........................ Giovanni Felice Sances (c. 1600 – 1679)

  Jubliate Deo................................................... Giovanni Gabrieli (ca.1555 – 1612)

   
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