Harpsichord

The harpsichord genre harks back to the Baroque period and earlier, characterized by the distinctive plucked sound of the stringed keyboard instrument that is its namesake. Harpsichord music conjures a sense of historical elegance and intricacy, with complex counterpoint and ornate, expressive melodies. While played solo, in chamber music, or as part of an ensemble, the harpsichord often provides a crisp, resonant backbone – driving the harmonic structure and rhythm. Artists like Trevor Pinnock and Gustav Leonhardt have been instrumental in reviving interest in the harpsichord, delivering performances that combine virtuosic precision with a deep understanding of period performance practice. Their interpretations, alongside those of other noted harpsichordists, offer a rich and nuanced exploration of works by composers such as J.S. Bach, Couperin, and Scarlatti, immersing listeners in the evocative soundscapes of past centuries.

Baroque Revolution

Gustav Leonhardt•

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach•

Claudio Monteverdi•

Domenico Scarlatti•

François Couperin•

Georg Philipp Telemann•

George Frideric Handel•

Girolamo Frescobaldi•

Giulio Caccini•

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber•

Heinrich Schütz•

Henry Purcell•

Jean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville•

Jean-Philippe Rameau•

Johann Christian Bach•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

John Dowland•

Orlando Gibbons•

Samuel Scheidt•

Thomas Morley•

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach•

William Byrd

Album - 100 Tracks - Released April 3, 2025