Someone actually playing a Seixas piece? THANK YOU!!! I would love to hear more of these pieces. The composer has been overshadowed by the giant D. Scarlatti and to a lesser extent, A. Soler.
Domenico Scarlatti and Carlos Seixas have met in Lisbon when Scarlatti lived here in Lisbon for 7 years. the story tells that the King asked Scarlatti to give Seixas lessons on harpsichord but Scarlatti refused telling the king that it was him who should take lessons ... I do not know if this is true or not but it is likely that they have influenced each other ...
Actually, upon further research into the subject, it was the king's son Dom Antonio who arranged for scarlatti to instruct Seixas, but Scarlatti refused telling Dom Antonio that it was He who should be getting lessons from Seixas ("he" as in Dom Antonio).
By the way just to complement on this story Carlos Seixas is along with Francisco António de Almeida one of the two most representative portuguese baroque composers. Unfortunatly most of his works were lost in the earthquake of 1755 nevertheless what has remained is enough to place him in the category of a true genious.
Yes, I do find it quite unfortunate that there aren't as many classical or baroque works from the Iberian peninsula, as pose to the many works from Italy or Germany.
Well, probably the "closest" harpsichord to play portuguese music is not this instrument. Maybe an italian instrument with just one keyboard and two 8 foot stops. Anyway there are lots of CDs with this music, portuguese or from other country. Just go to any CD shop specialized in classical music and you will find it. I see that you are from belgium, so in belgium and holland you can find lots of good shops with this music.
Sublime!
franciscocanelas 3 years ago
Anybody got any of his wonderful Sonatas for Flute and Organ at all?
egapnala65 3 years ago
carlos seixas merecia ser mais conhecido no mundo
saudadedefados 3 years ago
É raro encontrar o que quer que seja dos Carlos Seixas. Obrigado pelo clip! :)
nosferatudasvampir 3 years ago
Someone actually playing a Seixas piece? THANK YOU!!! I would love to hear more of these pieces. The composer has been overshadowed by the giant D. Scarlatti and to a lesser extent, A. Soler.
baroquegeek 4 years ago 2
Exelente intepretação
livresco 4 years ago
it sounds a bit like domenico scarlatti... this is the first time I've heard of carlos seixas. really great though
thecritiquevirtuoso 4 years ago
Domenico Scarlatti and Carlos Seixas have met in Lisbon when Scarlatti lived here in Lisbon for 7 years. the story tells that the King asked Scarlatti to give Seixas lessons on harpsichord but Scarlatti refused telling the king that it was him who should take lessons ... I do not know if this is true or not but it is likely that they have influenced each other ...
fmhv 4 years ago
Actually, upon further research into the subject, it was the king's son Dom Antonio who arranged for scarlatti to instruct Seixas, but Scarlatti refused telling Dom Antonio that it was He who should be getting lessons from Seixas ("he" as in Dom Antonio).
thecritiquevirtuoso 4 years ago
By the way just to complement on this story Carlos Seixas is along with Francisco António de Almeida one of the two most representative portuguese baroque composers. Unfortunatly most of his works were lost in the earthquake of 1755 nevertheless what has remained is enough to place him in the category of a true genious.
fmhv 4 years ago
Yes, I do find it quite unfortunate that there aren't as many classical or baroque works from the Iberian peninsula, as pose to the many works from Italy or Germany.
thecritiquevirtuoso 4 years ago
Ralph Krikpatrick and Igor Kipnis are the best, bar none
wolfgang7445 4 years ago
One of my favorite Harpsichord Players is Richard Egarr. He has also a very beatiful Harpsichord, built by Titus Crijnen
castello18 4 years ago
very good harpsichord, impressive music
Anomlies 4 years ago
Well, probably the "closest" harpsichord to play portuguese music is not this instrument. Maybe an italian instrument with just one keyboard and two 8 foot stops. Anyway there are lots of CDs with this music, portuguese or from other country. Just go to any CD shop specialized in classical music and you will find it. I see that you are from belgium, so in belgium and holland you can find lots of good shops with this music.
harpsinuno 4 years ago
Very nice sound and good play. Could you let me know where I can find CD's of harpsichord music played with those early flemish instruments?
u41364 4 years ago