Harpsichord

SKU: HL.14020226

Composed by Elizabeth Maconchy. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 16 pages. Chester Music #CH55112. Published by Chester Music (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.

Harpsichord

SKU: HL.14023645

Composed by Michael Nyman. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2000. 56 pages. Chester Music #CH61496. Published by Chester Music (HL.14023645).

ISBN 9780711983281. 9.0x12.0x0.162 inches.

These three solo harpsichord pieces are a collection of recent compositions, each with an individual theme and idea. The first, The convertibility of Lute Strings, was first performed at the Purcell Room, London in 1992. The second, Tango for Tim was written in memory of a friend and composer Tim Souster, which was composed and first performed in 1994. The third piece, Elisabeth Gets Her Way, is an extended version of the cadenza which Elisabeth Chojnacka persuaded Michael Nyman to add to his Harpsichord Concerto, which includes material from the first two pieces in this album.

Composed by Muzio Clementi (1752-1832). For Harpsichord (Piano). Early Music. 140 pages. Published by Ut Orpheus