Jakub Polak (c. 1545 - c. 1605), also known as Jakub
Reys (Reis, de Rais, de Reiz, de Restz, de Retz, du
Retz) and Jacques le Polonois, was a Polish lutenist
and composer. He was notable for his service as court
lutenist to Henry III of Poland and France. Initially
Polak served as one of the court musicians at Kraków,
and after Henry III fled Poland, Polak joined him in
Paris in 1574. He was an author of several lute
compositions, most notably preludies, fantasies, dances
and several chansons. ...(+)
Jakub Polak (c. 1545 - c. 1605), also known as Jakub
Reys (Reis, de Rais, de Reiz, de Restz, de Retz, du
Retz) and Jacques le Polonois, was a Polish lutenist
and composer. He was notable for his service as court
lutenist to Henry III of Poland and France. Initially
Polak served as one of the court musicians at Kraków,
and after Henry III fled Poland, Polak joined him in
Paris in 1574. He was an author of several lute
compositions, most notably preludies, fantasies, dances
and several chansons. During his lifetime he was
renowned for his lute improvisations.
The Lute was a much-revered instrument in Poland in
those days. It was a general symbol of Music, and even
Art as a whole. And the best lutenists stayed at the
court of Polish Kings in Kraków.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakub_Polak_(musician)).
Although originally composed for Lute, I created this
interpretation of his "Polish Dances" (a collection for
Lute) for Flute & Strings (2 Violins, Viola & Cello).
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