Michal Gondko plays 'Polonica'

Michal Gondko plays four ‘Polonica’ from the manuscript II.6.15 of the Musikbibliothek der Stadt Leipzig (dated 1615, formerly known as ‘Dlugoraj Lute Book’ but more likely copied by an anonymous student of the Leipzig University). In this and other European sources of lute music dating from around 1600, the Latin word ‘polonicum’ is often used to identify a piece of music with Polish connections.
I. [Chorea] eiusdem nationis (= polonica), p. 405
II. Cantio polonica, p. 489
III. Villanella polonica, p. 481
IV. Chorea polonica A[lberti] D[lugoraj], p. 407
These and 36 more pieces can be heard on the CD ‘Polonica: Lute Music With Polish Connections Around 1600’ (2015), available from Outhere (www.outhere-mus...) and other major music retailers.
Instrument: 7-course lute by Paul Thomson, 1996, after Italian models.
Filmed in July 2014 in the St Mary's Church, Sastamala (Finland), during the 19th edition of the Sastamala Gregoriana Early Music Festival (www.sastamalagr...).
Special thanks to Chris and Maiju.

[@garysimkins2179]

The beauty of your interpretations, phrasing and absolute mastery cannot be over stated. It's magical. Thanks for this beautiful piece.

[@boblob2003]

Superb musicianship. Definitely one of my favorite CD's to come out over the last 10 years.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

This guys left hand is like, the boss of all left hands

[@MarkHoemmen]

totally! he's so sure

[@C6H12B26]

Great playing ! Beautiful pieces ! Congratulations ! What a great lute ! Thanks for the link. l have " Band II " ( Seiten 181-343) herausgegeben von Herbert Speck Tree Edition 2204 Albert Reyerman (Galliarden - Currenten- Ballett - Volten). The British Lute Society gives all the tablatures of the pieces attributed to the great Dlugoraj and among the best ones are the ones found in Bésard's Thesaurus Harmonicus as you know ... All The best !

[@haimlute]

Lovely music, sound and interpretation!

[@AlcyoneSong]

This put my baby to sleep! Thank you!!!

[@lutebets]

Superb musicality!

[@lucynagawlikguitar8128]

Wonderful performance.Awesome

[@klippdachs]

Your skills are outstanding!
Thanks so much for posting.

[@MrDadicor]

very beautiful

[@brettgoodroad7747]

Incredible

[@brettgoodroad7747]

❤

[@henrycross8776]

This what a Lute is supposed to sound like !

[@bifeldman]

He makes time stand still.

[@JurisicDanijel]

Bravo!