Colin Tilney is an esteemed British harpsichordist and fortepianist known for his deep involvement with the works of Baroque and early Classical composers. With a career spanning several decades, Tilney has made a notable impact on the early music revival, bringing historical accuracy and a refined touch to his performances and recordings. His discography reflects a strong commitment to the music of J.S. Bach, as evidenced by his comprehensive recordings of Bach's English and French Suites, Harpsichord Partitas (BWV 825-830), and other significant works.

Tilney's contributions to classical music also include masterful renditions of keyboard pieces by lesser-known composers such as Johann Kuhnau, with his interpretation of the Biblical Sonatas, and Johann Jakob Froberger, whose Suites and Fantasias he has explored. He has demonstrated his versatile musicianship by venturing into the late Baroque period with recordings of Domenico Scarlatti's Harpsichord Sonatas and the Classical era with his series "Colin Tilney Plays Mozart." An educator as well as a performer, Tilney has imparted his knowledge and passion for the harpsichord to new generations of musicians, ensuring that the instrument's legacy endures.

Genres

Harpsichord

Historical Keyboard

Historically Informed Performance

Latest Release

J.S. Bach: Harpsichord Partitas, BWV 825-830

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Colin Tilney

Album - 40 Tracks - Released October 16, 2020