Luis Milan: Pavana 6 David Tayler, lute (Luys Milán, Pavana VI)

The sixth pavan of Luys Milan, from El Maestro (Valencia, 1536), performed on the renaissance lute by David Tayler. Of all Milan's pieces, this pavan is the model of simplicity and elegance.
One of the most unusual features of this pavan is that it is written in triple meter: many interpretations are possible for the tempo. I have chosen to interpret the time signature as an indication of affect, since Milan had several terms that he used for tempo, and I have chosen an affect suitable for a pavan from the 1530s. The tempo is derived from a sesquialtera transformation of the pavan dance rhythm.

[@orbtax]

An absolutely exquisite and utterly elegant interpretation of Milan's Pavana 6. I wish to thank you Maestro Taylor for all of your efforts and brilliant musicianship. I wish also to thank 'Voices of Music' for the upload.

[@tk3141]

Yes, its the tempo and rhythm of this song that make it special. Very nicely played.

[@lidiagutierrez1280]

No cabe la duda: la música te transporta. El sonido de este instrumento en una cuidadosa interpretación del artista es algo exquisito, fácilmente te remonta a otro espacio y tiempo. Felicitaciones a "Voices of Music", por esta bella iniciativa de coleccionar obras tan ricamente interpretadas. Los deberes están hechos: que las nuevas generaciones salgan más fortalecidas y ... que al mismo tiempo puedan disfrutar de sus dones. No estamos perdidos, vamos en el camino correcto!

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

Very subtle performance, played with great feeling and a velvet touch!

[@doowruc]

Now I must go and watch The Princess Bride once again! Beautiful.

[@peteacher52]

Total respect, David. A distinguishing feature of your art is that you are never in a hurry for speed's sake.

[@jwoodman]

Exceptional video in every way. Beautifully played, terrific sound quality, a joy to watch. Thanks so much.

[@smurashige]

Just gorgeous, thank you! The tempo works so beautifully and brings out a sensibility I hadn't heard before, perhaps I think because it's often played at a much faster tempo.

[@2628064379]

Bravo!!! I love all 6 of these!

[@christophercoelho8365]

Another marvelous and inspiring interpretation!

[@teomartinez7570]

Absolutely wonderful Mr Tayler. I love your sound, your phrasing, and all your musicianship. The tempo is amazing, this is the real Spanish Pavana. I live really near Valencia (Spain), and I´m sure Luys Milan would be really pleased to meet you. I hope to see you soon here and to invite you to eat and drink vino (wine) and paella (spanish rice)!!!! Best wishes

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks so much! Wine and paella sounds perfect.

[@sjaakjansen2220]

So very peaceful. Splendid!

[@jaimekopstein4248]

I just found lute music, I loved it, I am so grateful.

[@stamsospecial]

beautiful. so peaceful. thanks for posting this!!

[@c.g.marseille4510]

thank you David, só nice !

[@VoicesofMusic]

You are very welcome.

[@m0n0kun]

Your Videos are always AMAZING @@

[@QuillClassics]

Bravo, David!

[@gianpaga11]

Bravo!!!

[@normgold]

Transporting. Thank you, David. A link to this video now resides in my bookmark bar.

[@VoicesofMusic]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@jaygross803]

This is truly fine. I love it. -J:

[@guitaramateur4406]

En la nueva sonata de brouwer para archi laúd.. sonata de los misterios o de los enigmas.. en el tercer movimiento, casi al final el maestro cita a Milan y coloca gran parte de esta pavana en medio del contexto contemporáneo, bellísima ejecución!

[@bwalters108]

very nice!

[@VoicesofMusic]

For the best sound, please select 720p or better.

[@carlosmanueldiaz531]

Keep calm and... ¡enjoy!

[@paolonatalini4184]

Bravo

[@robertharrison9490]

amazing sound who made the Lute your using if i may ask.regards

[@VoicesofMusic]

The amazing Andreas von Holst

[@robertharrison9490]

ok i looked him up it seems hes disappeared

[@ignaciofernandez5876]

Esta interpretacion supera con mucho a las que se hacen en la vihuela. El sonido del laúd es maravilloso. La vihuela no.

[@rafaelfrotgar]

hehehe its odd to see David without his archlute, great performance nevertheless!

[@Vivimord]

This bard would've earned many a copper...

[@timmots]

I wish the entry costs for new lutenists were not so high...sigh...

[@mateojumboporras]

Who's the luthier?

[@VoicesofMusic]

Andreas von Holst, copy of the C36 Frey lute in Vienna (Wien) but scaled to 60cm (sounds very good at 65cm as well).

[@tikkakoskenmannekiini6356]

Is this in meantone tuning?

[@VoicesofMusic]

Yes, meantone 5 comma.

[@tikkakoskenmannekiini6356]

Thanks. :) @@VoicesofMusic