with Johannes Monno, Barrock Guitarre
Different worlds seem to meet when the Duo Rigelato performs. On one side
the baroque guitar, with it's practical and stylistic academic
ambition, the Charango on the other side, made of and passed on by folklore.
Like the instruments, the music of Spain was also transferred. Until today
one can locate the source of Latin American folklore. Getting closer to the
music of the baroque guitar of Spain and South America between 1630 and
1700, there are two possible musical ways to go. Either one studies
historical treatise of the musical era of both countries and tries to
perform those, or one may dive into the abundance of the folk music and
dance, obviously inherited with the same historical roots. This is also true
for the playing technique of both instruments. Seeing the Charango and the
Baroque Guitar being played side by side reveals a definite familiarity of
the two instruments. The relationship of both instruments becomes very
obvious to the audience. Duo Rilegato combines classical and improvised
folkloric music with fascinating vitality.
The South American string instrument of the central regions of the Andes,
again leaves it's traditional grounds as an accompanying instrument
to emerge as a solo instrument into the foreground. Classical notation, free improvisation and the rhythmic diversity of South American music complement one another.