Bach A Major Fugue (XIX 3 voice) from WTC II on Harpsichord

[daasvand]

Everything about this instrument....BEAUTIFUL!!

[harpsichordkid]

Sometimes I wonder with all the people that knock revival harpsichords, how many have really played one that was in good condition...I'm guessing it's more likely that they are jumping on the "purist" bandwagon ignorant of the instrument. Is it possible that they are good instruments in their own right? It is ironic that we are so quick to throw them as old fashioned in favour of our 'authentic' harpsichords..the same fate experienced by the historic harpsichord at the advent of the pianoforte.

[santibarna]

That is not a reall harpsichord, I think (i mean a barroque oder early clasical..?) that seems like those extranges instruments paino-harpsichord for Landowska (she was great, but not the instrument).... I really advise you to have a nice real barroc harpsichord model, because that hibryd is not really good for playing music like Luis couperin, chambonieres, byrd, sweelink, frescobaldi, etc, etc... it soounds to me nearer to an old piano......

[santibarna]

What kind of instrument it is???

That it really extrange... never see a Harpsichord like this.... i hope you didn't expend a lot of money...

By the way very well playd!!

[lichtbroeder]

People knock revival harpsichords (for good reasons at times) but they DID promote interest in the instrument, and were a stepping stone to more historically accurate ones being made. My parents had one in the 60's, and I love the sound for what it is. Some who hate the sound of revival harpsichords have no problem listening to harpsichord music played on the piano. Is it wrong? No. Just produces a different sound and quality than the composer envisioned. Same with revival harpsichords.

[Pischnaholic]

Sounds pretty good to me. You really should give credit to the maker, however. I know it wasn't Zuckermann.

[Russischespionin]

Wish I had enough money to buy one. I've always wanted one. As for the person below who says you can get a kit for a few thousand dollars, those are the type that don't have a full keyboard. I want one like THIS!

[mortson978]

good ol bach.

[baroqueboy]

Try playing The Harmonious Blacksmith by Händel. That's another assertive piece that will suit this instrument. Also, Bach's Italian Concerto would be nice. For anything more delicate, you really need a non-revival harpsichord. The one you have now is of limited musical and stylistic value unless you want to play modern pieces written for the harpsichord. I would recommend that you not get in the habit of playing much baroque music on it. Do us all a favor and get a REAL harpsichord, PLEASE!

[adiopunkskater03]

Very nice playing. The harpsichord sounds nice! Bravo.

[hewj3602]

bitchin harpsichord!

[ky1228s1]

this is modern cembalo??

[sweetcharlie63]

I would like to know how much one like this would set me back?

[mrmolinodelahoz]

This sort of modern monster will set you back very far, and i don´t mean money.

[ChucklesKeys]

Very nice, indeed!!! I love the harpsichord. I would love to own one. I plan to build a kit in the future when I become rich!!!

[pianoplayeruk]

You don't need to be 'rich' to own a harpsichord. Hubbard Harpsichords is an American company who make harpsichord kits. i have no idea where in the USA they are, But you can buy kits from them and assemble oneself from a few thousand dollars.

[jellybean12345678900]

How would you start to learn to play one of these?

[pianoplayeruk]

This may come as a surprise, but you could try a harpsichord teacher perhaps?

[dolofonos]

Ah, newly accquired.

[scriabinop23]

no. on this instrument, it couples the lower and top manual.

[Ntalikeris666]

please tell me how much did it cost???

[san6166]

I Really Love Your Insturment

[Mistermagoo77]

What a lucky man you are to.....

1. own such a beautiful instrument

2. Be able to play it so well! :)

[claviyel1912]

Oh I love it so much charming man ! Your harpsichord transports me into a perfect paradize. At home in Paris, France, I bought a 1963 mahogany large Pleyel harpsichord.

as today, everybody prefer the copies of early harsichords, please continue to play on your superb harpsichord.

Who made it and when ?

With you, with us, we are sure that the Landowska legacy continues.

Thank you so much

Kindest "musical" regards,

François

[wolfgang7445]

Yeah, pleyels are awesome, we should gather up some people and try to get the pleyel company to start building harpsichords again.

[w4w3w2w1]

Pleyel Harpsichords were crap. The only thing they really achieved was the rediscovery of the instrument. If you want a harpsichord you should contact a harpsichord builder.

[jguinnjr]

Excellent!

[indigoblue555]

JSB would play on whatever keyboard we could offer him could it be a vintage Taskin or a kit instr. or a Yamaha electropiano up yo analogyc and digital synts....

at the time not all the available keyboards could be top quality as well....

There's a Glenn Gould harpsichord performance

on YT and the instrument's sound is far worse than this ...

So I'd suggest listening to JSB rather than to the instrument=

[ssuahneseiw]

this harpsichord is fantastic!

[corradino87]

marameo

[wheidelberg]

I hope you will post more of this instrument, of course, that means more of you as well.

[fuge90]

J s Bach even experimented on the lute harpsichord ,it had gut strings and the body had a swollen shape like a lute,they are still made and the sound is like a guitar

[PianoHead26]

Oh I love it:) Our church has one of these, and only keyboard players are allowed, they are awesome!!!!!!

[chriswales19]

Nothing wrong with the playing, but !oh that instrument is a shed ! But what fun, play something bold on it, like Soler, I bet that would sound great

[fnersch]

Yes, you sure are cute. Keep up the good work. Hopefully some day you can discover the modern replicas of the great 17th & 18th C. harpsichord builders such as Ruckers and Taskin. You will re-live a great revelation like I did 40 years ago.

[scriabinop23]

i say who cares. i'm sure Bach would've gotten a kick out of these instruments.

[paqman67]

He most certainly would! Bach was like a jazz musician,he played with was at hand. He probably would've played a mean Kazoo as well!!(>;

He most certainly have gone bonkers in a modern music store playing the Synthesizers!!!

[Lutzenberger]

about pedals: sure, but for a french/flemisch/german harpsichord it isn authentic... and sperrhake. wohoo, what a tank ... poor bach.

[Takemyjobpleez]

I have a 1972 Ammer "Bach" model harpsichord (16'8'8'4) with five pedals and two handstops. Sounds just like a Sperrhake (pronounced: Sh-pare-HOK-uh), infact Kurt Sperrhake sold Ammer harpsichords with his pianos (he was a piano maker) before WWII. In 1948, Sperrhake started making harpsichords and ended up being the most prolific of the "Big Three" (Neupert, Wittmayer and Sperrhake).

[apodyterion]

Good God, what a monster of a harpsichord! It rivals the mighty Pleyel! You should do Wanda Landowska next hallowe'en. Incidentally, you are far and away the cutest harpsichordist on Youtube. Congrats!

[guerino07]

The only harpsichord I've ever played was a single manual with none of the pedals or ornamental features

[7soc47]

Wow!! A Revival Harpsichord, you don't see these anymore. Reminds me so much of Wanda Landowska, I love these instruments they are just so interesting!! Especially, when hear all the different tones they produce.

[Rob6456]

why on earth does it have pedals?

[scriabinop23]

these revival instruments let you switch stops and set coupling via the pedals. much more convenient than hard to access hand knobs.

[wolfgang7445]

How much did it cost?

[NorbertZF]

You sound good but yes, Sperrhake is A tank. It's not if this is very first instrument provided you didn't pay a whole lot for it. Check out a good used Zuckermann or Hubbard for your next instrument. You'll definitely see and hear the difference. Keep playing!

[scriabinop23]

Sperrhake - built in the late 60s. Its a tank.

[EmdrGreg]

Awesome! What kind of harpsichord is it?