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.

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Johann Sebastian Bach•

Agustín Barrios Mangoré•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Astor Piazzolla•

Benjamin Britten•

Béla Bartók•

Claude Debussy•

Enrique Granados•

Erik Satie•

Federico Mompou•

Fernando Sor•

Francisco Tárrega•

Heitor Villa-Lobos•

Isaac Albéniz•

Joaquín Rodrigo•

John Dowland•

Leo Brouwer•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Manuel Ponce•

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco•

Robert de Visée•

Tomaso Albinoni•

William Walton•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 87 Tracks - Released January 12, 2025