Les baricades mistérieuses - Couperin

[pikarchik1986]

How much does clavecin like yours cost?

[virginiaorganbuilder]

(Probably already been asked, but) Who built the harpsichord? It's VERY good.

[Monrealese]

It's a Zuckermann do-it-yourself kit Flemisch mark VI build by Reinier Maliepaard in 1977 and revised by Eduard Trompetter in 2004

[opidacul]

I think monrealese said all the things I wanted to tell you. like I said this is my opinion, the interpretation is marvelous, and I think is authentic.

[Monrealese]

One can wonder what Couperin exactly meant by vivement, tempo or mere indication of character? Wy this slower than "usual" tempo? Because it is also possible.With this slower tempo I tried to elevate the "sustain-pedal"-effect, (due to the overlapping notes). This effect becomes less in higher tempi.

[Hradrik]

@Monrealese

And what more, we taste this piece in a different way when played slowly, shadows and passaging dissonances which are Couperin's finest heritage. Maybe you already thought about it but slight changes in tempi could have been interesting and very acceptable. Yet still, very well done.

[Luigilacongunale]

Belissimo!!!

[Monrealese]

Grazie!

[Luigilacongunale]

Davvero! non mi stanco di sentire!

[susta1N]

wonderfull!

[opidacul]

is incredible one of the few real interpretations of this beautiful tune, usualy people tend to go faster, but you sir get the right ideea!!!!! bravo very authentic, although I like the guitar version (because I play guitar!) you captured the real spirit of Couperin

[Monrealese]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Best wishes

[arct395]

Beautifully played, with thoughtful deliberation, and a great finale. Thank you.

[fcouperin]

whoa, beautiful ornament at 0:52!

[Monrealese]

Thanks!

[SarrasaniPianoCircus]

Great both the sound of your instrument and your tempo choice. 5 stars from me.

[pgrace2008]

So beautiful! I have usually preferred the faster tempo, like the way Christopher Parkening plays it. But I really love your slower, more sensitive version. You can really savour each note so much more.

[Monrealese]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[iamspookynstuff]

Haha...I just got yelled at by my harpsichord prof. for playing this slowly too. I did look up some of Couperin's comments and apparently he was rather specific about the way he wanted things played; didn't really care for the performer to reinterpret his pieces. (I must admit, I do like this one slow and sensitive, but what can you do?)

[Monrealese]

That is a most beautifull compliment! Thank you;)

[speedstick77]

Love the baritone timbre of your instrument.

Dale

[Monrealese]

Thanks! It is characteristic for Eduard Trompetter who revised the instrument to have a warm sound especially in the bas register.

[wolkowy1]

Love the individualistic interpretation. And the harpsichord also sounds very nice.

[WolfgangSebastien]

I loved!!!I love the harpsichord!!!Magnificent interpretation,congratulations­!

[Monrealese]

Thanks for the compliment!

[Monrealese]

Hi, interesting comment. One can wonder what Couperin exactly meant by vivement, tempo or mere indication of character? Then, isn't life boring if everyone played a piece the same way? Wy this slower than "usual" tempo? Because it is also possible.With this slower tempo I tried to elevate the "sustain-pedal"-effect, (due to the overlapping notes). This effect becomes less in higher tempi.

And wy not a matter of taste? Maybe not only a matter taste, but one cannot rule out taste.

Kind regards:)

[messalabr]

My God! what a bad playing...

the tempo is so irregular in your videos...what´s your problem ??

Did you smoke or drunk drugs??

Put this poor harpsichord FOR SALE !

[Monrealese]

Is it maybe possible for you to be more speciffic? Making crude statements and not get to the point is really cheap.

[djv14]

Excellent version of this Rondeau! Thanks. I was just wondering whether this should be played on a clavecin instead of a harpsichord.

[Monrealese]

Thanks! By the way, isn't clavecin french for harpsichord?

[djv14]

Right! How silly of me. Well, again, great version!

[Eiramennaj]

Nice! And I see... you also play the saz? :) Quite a different instrument from the harpsichord. It lodges a lot of emotion.

[BarNuun]

That is a very pretty version at a slower, meditative tempo, and your instrument has a nicely defined sound.

[Monrealese]

Thanks!

[OedipusColoneus]

ahhh! :õ)

[OedipusColoneus]

I love the harpsichord... soooo much!!! @:)