By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Werner Breig. For Harpsichord Solo, strings. Piano Reduction/Vocal Score; Urtext Edition. BWV 1052. Duration 22'. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA5224 90)

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.

By Johann Sebastian Bach. For Harpsichord Solo, strings. Piano Reduction/Vocal Score; Urtext Edition. BWV 1055. Duration 20. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA5227 90)