Les Suites Francaises Main Performer or Conductor: Kenneth Gilbert Instrumentation: Harpsichord Individual Works: Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812 Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813 Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814 Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815 Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816 Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Harmonia Mundi Catalog Number: HMC 90437.38 Year Released/Recorded: 1975 Total Playing Time: 95' 05 Comments: Listen to this recording if you really want to know what a good (Flemish) harpsichord sounds like. I have spend years restoring harpsichords and found that seldom do recordings do justice to the instrument. This recording is one exception. The instrument is a beautiful Flemish double manual built in 1636 by Andreas Ruckers, with revalement by Hemsch in 1763. The instrument has a tonal range that is incomperable and a clarity that can fill a major concert hall. The instrument was restored as faithfully as was possible without the compromises to playability so prevalent. Genneth Gilbert shows his skill and his love for this instrument in this beautiful and expressive recording. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: David Jewell Date First Submitted: 07/24/1997 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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