Hans Neusidler was one of the most important early German lutenists. His eight publications feature intabulations of German songs, French chansons, Italian madrigals, dance pieces, and preludes of an improvisatory nature. Most of the works are in three parts, but there are two-part pieces for beginners and a few four-part arrangements in two of his publications. He republished popular works with newer arrangements in his later books. The initial 1536 publication, which was a beginner's collection, opens with a written introduction to lute playing which gives insight into contemporaneous performance practice.
Hans Neusidler first enters the historical record in 1530, when he first settled in Nuremberg. He was issued a residence permit by the city council in February, and married there in September. In April 1531 he became a citizen, and soon after bought a house on the Zotenberg. He taught lute there in the 1530s, publishing eight books of lute music between 1536 and 1549, and also went into business as a lute maker by 1550. He fathered thirteen children with his first wife, which resulted in his having enormous financial troubles; he eventually sold his house to pay his debts. In January 1556 his wife died, and he remarried five months later; his second wife bore him four more children before her death in August 1562.
Hans's sons, Melchior Neusidler (1531-1590) and Konrad Neusidler (1541-after 1604) were also well-known lutenists and composers.
Great playing, miss the info about the song though.
As you always write something good about what you are playing :)
RiktigeKentsson 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment :D I am about to post some info just for you! ;)
DanielKovach 3 years ago