SKU: HL.14020226

8.25x11.75x0.077 inches.

A Harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed. The instrument was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music. During the late 18th century,it gradually disappeared from the musical scene with the rise of the Piano. In the 20th century, it made a resurgence, being used in historically informed performances of older music, in new (contemporary) compositions, and inpopular culture.

This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to discover this unique instrument. Composed in 1966 by Elizabeth Maconchy the upbeat allegro of Notebook For Harpsichord takesapproximately 8 minutes to perform.

SKU: HL.48188014

UPC: 888680844363. 9.0x12.0x0.39 inches.

â??Harpsichord work - Volume 4, LP.24 by Francois Couperin is the fourth in a series of 4 volumes of suites for Harpsichord. Published in 1930, three years before Couperin?s death, when he was very ill, this volume initially presented some small mistakes and some white pages. It features seven Ordres, from the 20th to the 27th, with a total of 43 pieces. For upper-intermediate players, this volume was edited by Kenneth Gilbert. François Couperin was a very famous French composer who played the Harpsichord, the Organ. Coming from a famous family of musicians, he was nicknamed ?Couperin le Grand? (â?â??Couperin the Greatâ?â??).â?.

SKU: HL.48184045

Jean-Philippe Rameau: 4 Pieces extraits de 'Pygmalion' (Harpsichord solo).

SKU: HL.48186071

UPC: 888680828462. 9.0x12.0x0.278 inches.

Francois Couperin: Le Parnasse, ou l'Apotheose de Corelli (Harpsichord & Orchestra).