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ID: LIR006
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Instrumental
Subcollection: Harpsichord17th & 18th century French harpsichord music on a Ruckers reproduction instrument.
On this CD David Pollock has chosen a programme that reveals much of the evolution of the French tradition of harpsichord music. It is recorded on a copy of a harpsichord made in 1636 by Andreas Ruckers and given a characteristic ravalement by Henri Hemsch in 1763. It was built by Anne and Ian Tucker, and as well as the characteristic sound of the instrument, it recreates the decorative scheme: the pastoral scene on the interior of the lid dates from before the ravalement, while the mythological scenes painted on the exterior are eighteenth century. The original - still playable - is thought to have belonged to the House of Savoy until 1900, and now forms part of the Cobbe Collection at Hatchlands.
For the music David has chosen a programme that reveals much of the evolution of the diverse French harpsichord tradition, beginning with Jacques Champion de Chambonnières, one of the most important early French harpsichordists, whose influence spread beyond Paris, and moving through his protegés Couperin (Louis) and D’Anglebert, whose music synthesised the various musical styles spreading across the continent, helping to create a definitive French sound. Le Roux and Francois Couperin further developed the style, exploring the harpsichord’s emotional and sonorous capabilities, and Royer, who “brings up the rear” shows that the style had become refined and distinctive in its ornamentation, its expressiveness, its structure and its technique. |
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ID: ATH23026
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Baroque
Subcollection: HarpsichordPeriod-instrument specialist Joanna Leach takes us on a journey through the development of keyboard instruments used in wealthy homes, from a spinet through three square pianos; each contemporary with the music played.
1 - 15: Spinet (Barton, 1727)
16 - 20: Square Piano (Longman & Broderip, 1787)
21 - 29: Square Piano (Stodart, 1823)
30 - 34: Square Piano (Clementi, 1832)
Musically both educational and extremely entertaining - a fine and unique recital. |
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ID: LIR021
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Chamber Music
Subcollection: HarpsichordA recording featuring some of the finest works to emerge from the musical society of early 18th-century Hamburg, including some Handel ‘favourites’, Mattheson’s delightful 3rd suite, and a rare chance to hear the work of Graupner, incredibly prolific in his output, but not yet achieving the recognition that he deserves. The Partita on this disc demonstrates admirably how well his works sit alongside those of his more famous contemporaries.
Michele Benuzzi studied harpsichord with Ottavio Dantone and obtained the harpsichord Performing Diploma at the Royal College of Music in London. He is noted for the intelligence and sensitivity of his interpretations, and for the extraordinary tonal qualities he obtains from the harpsichord. |
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ID: AV2100262
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subcollection: Flute |
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ID: DCD34039
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subcollection: PianoEdinburgh University’s Russell Collection is one of the world’s finest collections of early keyboard instruments. The second volume in John Kitchen’s ongoing project to bring its musical exhibits to life matches music by Handel, Purcell, the Scottish composer Robert Bremner and others including Mozart’s son Franz Xaver with a gloriously vigorous menagerie of spinets, virginals, chamber organs, clavichord and harpsichords.
Track listing
Three pieces from Robert Bremner’s The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany
Bach, J C F:
Five pieces from Musikalische Nebenstunden
Blow:
Voluntary in C
Couperin, A-L:
Les Tendres Sentimens
L'Affligée
L'Enjouée
Graupner:
Four movements from Partita in E major 'November'
Handel:
Keyboard Suite, HWV 437 in D minor
Mozart, F X:
Deux Polonaises mélancoliques
Purcell:
Five pieces from Musick’s Handmaid
Rossi, M:
Toccata settima from 'Toccate e correnti d'intavolatura d'organo e cimbalo'
Tomkins:
A sad Pavan for these distracted times
John Kitchen, harpsichord, piano, organ |
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ID: SN8824
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Baroque
Subcollection: Voices |
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ID: FHR11
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Baroque
Subcollection: CelloRohan de Saram was a member of the legendary Arditti Quartet for over twenty years and has performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world. Preethi de Silva is the director of the celebrated US early music ensemble Con Gioia. A multi-award winner for her performances and literature, de Silva has performed with many internationally famous period instrument musicians including Chiara Banchini, Monica Huggett and Wieland Kuijken. Harmonic Labyrinth, a special collection from First Hand, celebrates these two great Sri Lankan musicians and features repertoire from their recent, highly acclaimed concert tour with Con Gioia. |
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ID: SN8810
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Subcollection: VoicesNicola Antonio Porpora
1. Cantata XI 'Oh Dio! Che Non E Vero': Recitativo / Aria / Recitativo / Aria
2. Cantata IV 'Queste Che Miri O Nice': Recitativo / Aria / Recitativo / Aria
3. Cantata XII 'Dal Povero Mio Cor': Recitativo / Aria / Recitativo / Aria |
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ID: DCD34012
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection:
Baroque
Subcollection: HarpsichordLucy Carolan and John Kitchen (harpsichords)
Track listing
Francois Couperin
1 Allemande à deux clavecins (Ordre no. 9)
2 Solo: L'Evaporée (Ordre no. 15)
3 Solo: Le Dodo, ou l’amour au Berceau (Ordre no. 15)
4 Muséte de Choisi (Ordre no. 15)
5 Muséte de Taverni (Ordre no. 15)
La Paix du Parnasse: Sonade en trio
6 Gravement
7 Saillie: Vivement
8 Rondement
9 Vivement
10 Solo: Le Rossignol en amour (Ordre no. 14)
11 La Julliet (Ordre no. 14)
12 Solo: Le Carillon de Cithére (Ordre no. 14)
13 Solo: Le Petit-Rien (Ordre no. 14)
Concert Royal no. 3 in A
14 Prélude
15 Solo: Allemande
16 Solo: Courante
17 Sarabande grave
18 Muzette
19 Grande Ritournéle (Concert Royal no. 8)
20 Solo: Le Drôle de Corps (Ordre no. 16)
21 Solo: La Distraite (Ordre no. 16)]
22 La Létiville (Ordre no. 16)
23 Menuet en Trio (Concert Royal no. 1)
La Steinquerque
24 Bruit de Guerre: Gayement
25 Air: Lentement
26 Gravement
27 Legerement
28 Mouvement de fanfares
29 Lentement
30 Gravement
31 Gayement |
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