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The harpsichord was most likely invented in the late Middle Ages (15th century). Its popularity was at its highest in the Baroque Era, mastered by Bach, Pachelbel, Handel, and Scarlatti. Many harpsichords were quite ornate in design even decorated in gold leafing. One would most definitely find a harpsichord in the grand castles and highest courts in the European kingdoms of the time. The harpsichord was eventually overshadowed by the piano in the mid 18th century. For more information visit Wiki Encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpsichord.
The harpsichord makes its sound by the plucking of strings, like the harp and guitar. The difference, however, is that the harpsichord has a keyboard (like a piano) and when a key is pressed a quill inside the mechanism plucks the string, creating a bright and joyous percussive sound.
The flute and harpsichord together form a well-balanced ensemble in terms of tone, timbre, and dynamics. Many pieces from the traditional wedding literature were originally written with the harpsichord in mind (i.e. Pachelbel’s Canon in D). When you listen to our sound samples you can actually hear what it would have sounded like back in the day.
If you are trying to decide if you want the harpsichord at your wedding or special event, think about this: who else do you know has had a harpsichord at similar events? Anyone? The harpsichord and flute ensemble would be a romantic, exotic, unique, and personalized historic guest indeed. Your event would most definitely be memorable with elegance. One could even say that the sound you are hearing is the way it used to be.
Our harpsichord is made by Peter Fisk and is in the style of 18th century Italian harpsichords. It is 7 feet long and made of entirely of cherry wood.
Listen to these sound samples of solo harpsichord music:
Little Prelude in C by JS Bach
Saltarello from 15th century
Ungaresca from 15th century
Prelude in C minor by JS Bach
Prelude in C major by JS Bach
Allegro (flute and harpsichord) by Zipoli
Listen to additional pieces.
The harpsichord makes its sound by the plucking of strings, like the harp and guitar. The difference, however, is that the harpsichord has a keyboard (like a piano) and when a key is pressed a quill inside the mechanism plucks the string, creating a bright and joyous percussive sound.
The flute and harpsichord together form a well-
If you are trying to decide if you want the harpsichord at your wedding or special event, think about this: who else do you know has had a harpsichord at similar events? Anyone? The harpsichord and flute ensemble would be a romantic, exotic, unique, and personalized historic guest indeed. Your event would most definitely be memorable with elegance. One could even say that the sound you are hearing is the way it used to be.
Our harpsichord is made by Peter Fisk and is in the style of 18th century Italian harpsichords. It is 7 feet long and made of entirely of cherry wood.
Listen to these sound samples of solo harpsichord music:
Little Prelude in C by JS Bach
Saltarello from 15th century
Ungaresca from 15th century
Prelude in C minor by JS Bach
Prelude in C major by JS Bach
Allegro (flute and harpsichord) by Zipoli
Listen to additional pieces.
