looking for lute ensemble

Subject: looking for lute ensemble
From: fogie
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 04:23 AM

I'd be grateful if any of you know of an ensemble who I heard over Xmas directed by someone who I think is called Rolf Rieslevan -I have Googled the name but found nothing. I believe he plays lute and havent found anything on Amazon either. I'd try Radio3 if I could remember which program and day it was -but you know how it is at Xmas!

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 04:54 AM

The chap you want is Rolf Lislevand.

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: fogie
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:16 AM

Many thanks Sedayne

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: fogie
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:34 AM

Well I've got the lutenist, but now I cant find the recording - this particular excerpt wasn't I believe a classical piece. my impression was that it was an "modern improvisation" by his ensemble ( a bit like Penguin Cafe). I note that he has a Xmas album out but no info available. Any further thoughts?

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:43 AM

I only know his work in the ensemble Hesperion XX (XXI) - you could try contacting the BBC directly...

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:48 AM

A selection of his recordings here:

http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query=Rolf+Lislevand&search=Search

Have a browse - maybe get lucky?

Subject: RE: looking for lute ensemble
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 06:12 AM

The ensemble might be the Ensemble Kapsberger with Rolf Lislevand. Folias (Corbetta) by this ensemble was broadcast as part of a Christmas music broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.

Mick