Gustav Leonhardt - Tuning his harpsichord !

Gustav Leonhardt tunes his harpsichord during the intermission of his concert in Riga...

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[Babejuda]

It's amazing how he can concentrate with this noise!

[MISOLIZACION]

thank you very much for this video, whom we love this gentleman who is a saint appreciate what you, thank you very much

[Roberto Malambri]

L'ho conosciuto a Roma. è un gran signore, un grande uomo suona(va) divinamente e gli ho anche stretto la mano complimentadomi con lui.

spero mi abbia lasciato qualcosa con quella stretta di mano.

ciao a tutti

robert

[sbeckmesser]

I've often tuned harpsichords and it's not hard to figure out what GL is doing here (tuning unisons among the 8' strings and octaves with the 4' strings) and to hear the mistunings he is correcting despite the noise and the relatively poor YouTube audio. Nowhere in this vid is he establishing a temperament, which would require less background noise. While every harpsichordist should be able to do what Leonhardt does here, few have the musicianship the late master displays in other YT clips.

[david acosta nuñez]

DESCANCE EN PAZ EL MAESTRO.

[zinpgh]

All the rude people yammering should show some respect to Herr Leonhardt and the music and SHUT UP! What disgusting people in Riga - BARBARIANS!

[ears61]

and the room gets warmer and warmer

[wanderer9000]

Very nice work for prepared harpsichord! I'm glad to see maestro Leonhardt involded in promoting John Cage's music as well :-)

[PhoenixBlackthorn]

The real shame is your inability to see the informative value of this. The fact there is documented proof now, of his ability to tune amidst that many distractions is demonstration of the mastery of his skills.

Perhaps you should also go see more concerts of various genres. You'll note it's fairly common that other stuff is going on when musicians are setting up. The audience simply doesn't sit still & do/say nothing. Pictures (depending on the venue) & convos happen.