« Miguel Yisrael, new prince of the baroque lute. » Ernst Van Bek, Classiquenews.com, 2011, France

welcome

Miguel Yisrael has been called the new prince of the baroque lute and a poet on his instrument. He is at the forefront of the new generation of international concert lutenists.

Miguel Yisrael completed his musical education with the renowned master Hopkison Smith, who as referred to him in 2005 as a "passionate and intelligent musician who deserves to be heard in the world". [...]

 

works

"The discourse is of strong and unique personality. A double-revelation for a poetic lutenist and his ancestors who used to enchant the court of Bayreuth. An interpreter to be followed closely." Philippe Ramin, Diapason, n°583 (France, 09/2010). Awards : Diapason d'Or Découverte. [...]

"A surprising discovery of a lutenist with a substantial discourse. Admirable – both the quasi vocal support of the timbre and the perfect energy being more expressive than forcing tempos or contrasts." Philippe Ramin, Diapason, n°583 (France, 09/2010). Awards : 5 Diapason. [...]

"This new edition is the most complete I’ve seen. Not only many easy pieces, sorted by key, but also a complete history, concordances, clear pictures of techniques and positions, an extended bibliography." Greet Schamp, Geluit-Luthinerie n° 45. (Belgium, 03/2009). [...]