Byrd - Pavan & Galliard, played by Michael Maxwell Steer

[BethDiane]

Nice playing, but the out-of-tuneness of the harpsichord detracts from it.

[LOUISEELENOR]

is this a virginal playing? its very loud if so? harpsicord? thought they came later in music, pavan and galliards in around 1558-1603ish times...

[marsvltor2]

Earlest known representation of a true harpsichord is from othe late1400s in the roof of Manchester Cathedral, England. Earliest extant harpsichord is an Italian from 1521, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The are a number of playable Italian instruments from the later 16th century. Funnily enough, the earliest northern European virginal known is the the 1580s. The two instruments almost certainly developed side-by-side...

[baroqueboy]

Again, gorgeous music, playing and instrument. I love italian harpsichords for their clarity and dry, woody tone.