The German Lute Society (Deutsche Lautengesellschaft e.V.) is pleased to announce its FIRST INTERNATIONAL LUTE COMPETITION open to soloists who were born on or after January 1st, 1995. The five-member jury will be chaired by Nigel North. This competition, initiated & organized by Peter Croton, welcomes applicants playing the following double-strung instruments: Renaissance lute, Baroque