Displaying all posts tagged with harpsichordist

Video: Alina Rotaru Plays Sweelinck

“Paduana Lachrymae.” [Watch after the jump.]

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Christian Curnyn on Handel’s Partenope

A brief explanation of the opera’s title character. [Read more after the jump.]

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Video: Harpsichord Lesson with Scott Ross

Nicolau de Figueiredo takes a lesson with a world-class harpsichordist. [Watch after the jump.]

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Links: Christie in Russia, Byrd in Fashion, and Tilney Tackles Bach

William Christie returns to St. Petersburg, The Cardinall’s Musick makes William Byrd all the rage, and harpsichordist Colin Tilney presents Bach’s ‘Well-Tempered Clavier’ in a non-traditional way. [Read more after the jump.]

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Photo: Christopher Hogwood on Flickr

One of the most recognizable personalities in early music. [Read more after the jump.]

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Voices from the 18th Century: Mattheson attacks Handel

Two egos, a sword, and a music score. [Read more after the jump.]

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Voices from the 17th Century: A Poem in Honor of Bernardo Pasquini

Abate Bani of Livorno writes a Canzone Bernesca to his esteemed friend. [Read more after the jump.]

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Photo: Ton Koopman on Flickr

Various photos of a distinguished Dutch harpsichordist and director. [Read more after the jump.]

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Harmonia Podcast #123: Robert Hill Plays Bach on the Lute-Harpsichord

A Bach interpreter par excellence. [Read more after the jump.]

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Video: Gary Cooper Performs the Aria from J.S. Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’

A beautiful and beguiling performance by one of England’s finest harpsichordists. [Read more and watch after the jump.]

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