"The Historical Harpsichord" Main Performer or Conductor: Tom Robin Harris Instrumentation: Pedal Harpsichord Individual Works: Trio Sonata #6 in G-major BWV 530 Prelude/Fugue in D-major BWV 532 Prelude/Fugue in G-major BWV 541 Prelude/Fugue in a-minor BWV 543 Prelude/Fugue in e-minor BWV 548 Passacaglia/Fugue in c-minor BWV 582 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Augustana Records/Plectrum Year Released/Recorded: (c) 1997 Total Playing Time: 59' 22" Comments: David R. MacDonald said: This recording showcases a Flemish double harpsichord by David R. MacDonald and its matching pedal division with an innovative pedal push-up system by Philip Tyre. The acoustics of the sanctuary in which the recording was made lend a magisterial quality to these grand works. The tonal quality of the manual and pedal divisions is fundamental and resonant. The Flemish double is disposed 2 X 8' and 1 X 4' with buff stops on both eight-foot choirs. The pedal is disposed: 16' Forte, 16' Piano, 8' Triobass, 4' Choralbass with buff stops available for all choirs. This premiere recording of Plectrum, produced for Augustana Records, is available for $15 plus postage and handling from Runstone Bookstore, (309) 794-7541. Contact: DRMacDona@comcast.net Jan Hanford said: This is a unique and well-done recording. The pedal harpsichord here is truly full-bodied, I've never heard a harpsichord sound so... "rich" is the only word I can think of. The recorded sound is excellent; with a pleasantly subtle ambient echo that does not interfere with the performance. I was particularly impressed by the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor BWV 582 on pedal harpsichord. Intricacies and details in the counterpoint of this famous work are revealed here that are not always audible on organ performances (particularly ones with a lot of echo). Each of these works is very suited to the pedal harpsichord, making this recording an exciting presentation of this remarkable instrument. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: David R. MacDonald And from the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 06/20/1998 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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