Gregorio Allegri | en

An expert in ancient music and early instruments, particularly the vihuela, lute, hurdy-gurdy, and viola da gamba. Founded Atrivm Mvsicae de Madrid (Atrium Musicae de Madrid) in 1964. In his private workshop, has reproduced musical instruments based on musicological researches into manuscripts, reliefs, sculptures, pottery and vase paintings from classical Greek to the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance & Baroque periods of Spain and Europe. As Director of Atrivm Mvsicae, he has performed in Europe, America, Asia and Australia. Frequent collaborator in ancient music courses in Spanish and international universities and guest soloist performer in auditoriums, temples, cathedrals, theatres and museums. His...

In 1590 Gregorio took a position in the court in Wolfenbuttel as a lutenist. The court thought well of Huet the `luytslager' because of his abilities and amicability. In 1597 he had composed his "The First Book of Songs or Ayres" and with other musicians traveled to the court in Kassel where they performed for Moritz. Huet's playing was considered perfect particularly for motets and madrigals. When he was no longer needed at the court, Michael Praetorious took Huet into his orchestra. Huet's lute compositions included intelligent fantasias, pavans and galliards with a great deal of musical decoration. .

Composer and performer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1943. He is currently based in Chicago and has been a US citizen since 2003. .