My Lady Nevells ground by William Byrd (Clavichord)

[7Andygood]

Absolutely superb. Must be the best sound got from a clavichord. Thank you.

[EmilyRules971]

why are some if the keys brown ??? :)

plzzz reply :)

[ernststolz]

because of the type of wood

[darthjoey13]

Very nice playing. William Byrd really loved those mordants didn't he?

[ernststolz]

yes that is typical English virginalists

[NezKetty]

Wonderful musicianship! As a composer, I'm intrigued by these early 'sounds' . . . enjoying the video 'improvisation' as well - bravo!

[ernststolz]

Thank you

[MasterGee17]

very nice piece and a brilliant performance

it Sounds well with modern piano As well! :)

[ernststolz]

thank you, yes sure

[romuloVG]

thank you, Ernst, one of my favorite virginal pieces. I think it was me who had asked you to repost this marvelous ground. Thanks again.

[ernststolz]

Yes sure Romulo, that was quite some time ago I think. I uploaded some excerpts as one of my first videos...

[monteverdi1567]

Excellent playing, and an excellent instrument-- one so often hears the wooden parts knocking about from heavy handed players but this is so subtle and elegant. Truly lovely. Thank you so much for sharing it.

Who is the maker of the instrument? Is it modeled after any particular original?

[ernststolz]

thanks for your nice comment. This is an instrument by Dick Verwolf

[monteverdi1567]

@ernststolz Dank Uw wel!

[Cantormatis]

is there a bizarre amount of echo on this recording? otherwise, a wonderful performance.

[incasmaya]

who is the made of this beatiful instrument?

[ernststolz]

Dick Verwolf . nl

[chrismerriil1974]

your playing is superb and i love the piece as well. thanks for posting.

[ernststolz]

Thank you!

[debartzen]

Interpretación poco ornamentada,de acuerdo a su tiempo.¡Una joya.!

[ernststolz]

Muchas gracias!

[wandalewlandowska]

Absolutely delightful performance and lovely clavichord. Five Stars. Thank you for posting.

[ernststolz]

Thanks Wanda, but you are still my favourite harpsichordist!

[wandalewlandowska]

Thank you, my boy.

[ernststolz]

you're welcome. (and I like the boy part)

[Babejuda]

This specific clavichord sounds and resonates very well (in comperison to others in YouTube).

Your performance of this difficult piece is superb, espec. in the balance between the main theme and the following variations.

By the way - which kind of tuning did you employ here?

[ernststolz]

Thank you; this clavichord is tuned in WerckmeisterIII.

[go9zu]

Very nice ornaments,this piece is so cute!

Very interessting and creative concept as always!

[ernststolz]

Thanks, and there are a lot of those ornaments I would say....

[clementmatchett]

Another excellent video - the sound reproduces very well and the playing is marvellous. Coincidentally, there is an article in the BCS Journal by Francis Knights on the clavichords found in the probate inventories of Tudor Fellows of the Cambridge University Colleges. 7 found within a period of 15 years (1545-1559). You say that clavichord is new - Who made it? Thanks - you are a gifted player (and good cuffs!).

[ernststolz]

Many thanks for your interesting comments!Clavichord is by Dick Verwolf (Leiden)