Girolamo Kapsberger (15801651) - Toccata Arpeggiata

This program features Jeff Noonan and two plucked instruments common in the 17th century, the theorbo and the Baroque guitar. The theorbo is a long-necked member of the lute family that features a set of bass strings that extend all the way up to a second pegbox. Not only do these strings extend the range of the theorbo, but they also resonate with the upper strings, giving the instrument a harplike quality to its sound.

This piece is Girolamo Kapsbergers Toccata Arpeggiata for theorbo. Kapsberger was a virtuoso performer on the lute, theorbo and chitarrone, and played a seminal role in their development into solo instruments.

ArsAntiguaPresents.com, directed by Jerry Fuller, is a series free video web cast programs of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras performed on period instruments.Video production by Phillip W. Serna for ArsAntiguaPresents.com.Copyright 2009 Jerry Fuller.

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Music

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• Theorbo
• Girolamo Kapsberger
• Toccata Arpeggiata