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  • n  a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots

  • The harpsichord went out when the piano came in.
  • On its way from Munich was a fine new harpsichord, made by Karl Maendler, famed for his work with archaic instruments, on which she will record some more Bach, Hndel, Purcell .
  • To ears that like it, the music of the 18th-Century harpsichord rustles sweetly, subtly, with a wealth of tonal color.
News & Articles

  • Getting Out 6/7/13
    Live! and Baroque! At the Museum Laguna Beach Live! presents “Beautiful Baroque! Flute and Harpsichord” featuring Florence and Robert Estrin at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr. on Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Live! at the Museum takes place the second Thursday of each month and is free to museum members and to [...]
    June 6, 2013 - The Laguna Beach Independent
  • A Firebrand Media Publication
    Live! and Baroque! At the Museum Laguna Beach Live! presents “Beautiful Baroque! Flute and Harpsichord” featuring Florence and Robert Estrin at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr. on Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
    June 6, 2013 - The Laguna Beach Independent
Quotes

  • Daines Barrington in guardian.co.uk
    His execution was amazing, considering his little fingers could scarcely reach a 5th on the harpsichord,Barrington wrote on hearing one recital.
  • Rhodri Davies in WalesOnline
    Davies says: "I cut 300 circular shapes with a laser cutting machine out of John Parry's score, Four Lessons for Harp or Harpsichord, choosing the pieces randomly. I then glued the 300 pieces to create a new score. The reconfigured material will be...

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