Wenzel Ludwig von Radolt

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Wenzel Ludwig Freiherr von Radolt (December 18, 1667 in Vienna – March 10, 1716 in Vienna) was an Austrian nobleman, composer and lutenist. Wenzel von Radolt came from a respected Viennese family. He inherited an extensive library from his grandfather, Clement von Radolt, and turned to music at an early age. Many members of his family were high officials at court, whose family grave, the "Radolt Crypt", is located in the Dominican Church in Vienna. His mother was a wealthy Italian countess. Thanks to the financial independence, Radolt was able to concentrate mainly on music. In 1701, Radolt dedicated twelve concerts, mainly in the French style, to Emperor Joseph I (HRR) under the title The most treiest, most secretive girlfriend, directed towards both happy and sad humor , which are printed in five part books. In the preface, the part book for the first lute contains many practical performance tips. The tirer et rabattre (crossing out with the index finger against the bass and back against the highest note) often used in French playing technique is pushed back in favor of the attack with index, middle and ring finger, especially since one “vill clarify the consonants or dissonants of the middle Can hear voice". Radolt recommends this different way of playing, although he explicitly presents himself as the successor of the French lutist François Dufault . An explanation of symbols follows, which largely follows the French specifications. The pieces are designed in such a w

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