Patrick Ayrton

Patrick Ayrton is a versatile harpsichordist, fortepianist, and conductor celebrated for his spirited interpretations of Baroque and Classical music. Known for his historically informed performances, he effortlessly bridges centuries-old compositions and contemporary curiosity, as seen in albums like *Neo - French Baroque Music and New Compositions* and *Bach: Transcriptions and Arrangements of Works by His Contemporaries*. His playful yet scholarly approach shines in collaborative projects like *Four Hands on Mozart* and intimate explorations of masters like Couperin (*Concerts Royaux*) and Byrd (*Keyboard Works*).

Ayrton’s recordings, such as *Diminutions and Ostinati* and *Divisions and Fantasias*, reveal his knack for breathing fresh life into intricate early music forms, while titles like *Practising Time and Art* hint at his dedication to both performance and pedagogy. Whether reviving Touchemoulin’s concertos or reimagining plucked-string repertoire (*Some Like It Plucked*), he balances technical precision with infectious enthusiasm, making centuries-old works feel vibrantly alive.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Chamber Music

Early Music

Crossover

Historical Performance

Orchestral Music

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Latest Release

Neo - French Baroque Music and New Compositions

Patrick Ayrton•

Rainer Zipperling•

Saskia Coolen

Album - 21 Tracks - Released January 10, 2025