Arnold Dolmetsch a pioneer of early music

[marsvltor2]

Music from a 'Columbia History of Music'' 78 from the 1930s... Rudolph was the great family member - his playing is virtually in 'modern' style.

[ernststolz]

Thanks for your comment!

[Stengo1888]

The viol player is Cecile. Mabel is the woman dancing. Carl is the harpsichordist, In the recorder consort I think Carl is the one at the front row at the right. Rudolph must be one of the group but I'm not sure where. Haven't a clue who the others are - maybe relatives - possibly belonging to Arnold's previous two wives.

[Stengo1888]

Apologies, the harpsichordist must be Rudolph. He played the keyboards but not sure whether Carl did as well.

Wasn't a fan of the English style of playing - prefer the Dutch, and Bruggen plays stuff on YouTube.

[taborviolinscom]

Ahh.. blind women and Gambas..what else could an ugly man ask for!

[ernststolz]

well, recorders, harpsichords and lutes for example?

[rebflute]

Thanks for posting this.

Excellent.

Would also suggest: 3w dot dolmetsch dot com

[fnersch]

For further information on Dolmetsch see Margaret Campbell's book: Dolmetsch: the man and his work, University of Washington press (1975).

[fnersch]

I'm glad to see that some tribute has been paid to this great man. He was the one that was responsible for the revival of early music. He made the first lute in modern times and reconstructed ensemble pieces on authentic instruments for the first time as well. All the period instruments he made himself. Later he and his son Carl made recorders for sale to the public further expanding the interest in early music.

[ernststolz]

I share your opinion completely!

[anno2002]

Y'all Come Back Now, Y'hear?

[Luthval]

Great emotion to see this pionner !

Val

[recorderdevoix]

This is also of great interest to recorder players.

[Alvinsdottir]

But who was actually playing that gamba?

[ernststolz]

Arnold Dolmetsch or his son, I'm not sure. The recording is anyhow quite ancient itself.

[flaouto]

It looks like a woman to me! I'm also intrigued to know who it was.

[flaouto]

Sorry, I've just listened to it WITH sound & realised the question was about the sound recording....but I still wonder who the woman is playing the viol.

[ernststolz]

It is a family picture I would say. Cecile or Nathalie Dolmetsch. The boy must be Rudolph or Carl.