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Handel: The Eight Harpsichord Suites; Six Fugues or Voluntarys; Fugue in E; Fugue in F

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I have in my collection a CD by the Australian ensemble 'Capella Corelli' (on the CD label MOVE, catalogue MD3126) which incudes a beatiful performance of one of the Handel keyboard suites. The harpsichordist is John O'Donnell, and both the music and the playing are wonderful. I also have the Keith Jarrett performance of the keyboard suites on modern piano, which is also a delightful performance. Paul Nicholson's performances on this 2-CD set are on harpsichord, and the sound is clear and enjoyable. The tone quality of the harpsichord is of course quite different to that of the modern piano. But I find that both instruments allow the grace and elegance of the Handel suites to shine through easily. I have listed to the Nicholson performances many times, and always enjoy them. If you don't know the Handel suites, then I would recommend this CD as a way of meeting some beautiful music. If you know and like the Keith Jarret recordings, then you'll almost certainly find the harpsichord renditions refreshing and different. Recommended.

I thought that this CD was excellent. At first, it took me a while to get used to the sound of solo harpsichord, but after a while I thought it was a delight. Prior to this CD, I had only heard the harpsichord used in orchestral pieces. I think that Paul Nicholson's technique was excellent. He executes the trills flawlessly. The sound quality is very good. I advise people to buy this CD if they truly are fond of Baroque music.

I thought that this CD was excellent. At first, it took me a while to get used to the sound of solo harpsichord, but after a while I thought it was a delight. Prior to this CD, I had only heard the harpsichord used in orchestral pieces. I think that Paul Nicholson's technique was excellent. He executes the trills flawlessly. The sound quality is very good. I advise people to buy this CD if they truly are fond of Baroque music.