Greatest Hits: Harpsichord

George Frederick Handel (Composer), English Traditional (Composer), William [Composer] Byrd (Composer), John Bull (Composer), Anonymous (Composer), Giles Farnaby (Composer), Jeremiah Clarke (Composer), Francois Couperin (Composer), Jean-Philippe Rameau (Composer), Louis-Claude Daquin (Composer), Domenico Scarlatti (Composer), Mateo Albeniz (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Christian Pezold (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Henry Purcell (Composer), Bernardo Pasquini (Composer), Igor Kipnis (Performer), Thurston Dart (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Igor Kipnis, Thurston Dart
• Composer: George Frederick Handel, English Traditional, William [Composer] Byrd, John Bull, Anonymous, et al.
• Audio CD (August 22, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002C0U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,544 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #35 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Toccatas

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Superb Harpsichord Sampler, July 27, 2000

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Matrina Lesko - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest Hits: Harpsichord (Audio CD)

I can't imagine a better sampler of harpsichord 'hits' played by one of the great stereo-era masters. A full complement of emotions is displayed here, from the most delicate and sparing texture to the most rip-roaring martial roar. If you're wondering what the harpsichord is about, or if you're already a fan and want a great sampler to play for your own delight and amusement, you cannot go wrong with this recording.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Recording, December 30, 1999

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Aaron Archer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest Hits: Harpsichord (Audio CD)

This is a good recording for those who wish to acquaint themselves with this incredible 500-year-old instrument. This cd contains some of the most well-known keyboard tunes of the baroque era, and gives a good sample of the capabilities of the harpsichord. Mr. Kipnis does have a tendency toward playing pieces a bit too quickly in my opinion, however, his improvisations are quite good (especially on Handel's "Sarabande").

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Best Harpsichord Recording", November 5, 2005

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Robert Nally (Hackettstown, NJ. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greatest Hits: Harpsichord (Audio CD)

I have always loved the sound of the Harpsichord and for many years hearing poorly recorded or played Harpsichord this treasure is a must have. From the fine compositions to the good sound quality this CD is definately a keeper.
Plenty of music for a moderate price as well.