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.