Three favourite harpsichord concertos

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vandermolen

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January 26, 2021, 10:32:21 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on January 26, 2021, 03:03:34 PM
The Croatian Boris Papandopulo also wrote a fine concerto for this instrument. Actually, all I've heard from him has been so gratifying.


Looks interesting! Do you know the Walter Leigh concerto Cesar?
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January 27, 2021, 01:25:30 AM
For those who want to explore more (neo-classical) harpsichord concerti:

Frigyes Hidas: Harpsichord Concerto (1995)
https://youtu.be/59rXWkTCOiI
Joseph Horovitz - Jazz Harpsichord Concerto (1965) - + interview composer
https://youtu.be/67etuh97olw
William Mathias:
https://youtu.be/we1RnNGCDRY
Jean Françaix: Concerto pour clavecin et ensemble instrumental (1959)
https://youtu.be/eQjSQk9ml_w
Vittorio Rieti: Concerto per clavicembalo e orchestra (1957)
https://youtu.be/311pmRmp2QU
Bengt-Göran Sköld - Harpsichord Concerto
https://youtu.be/A8C2BNK1pG4
Michael Nyman:
https://youtu.be/GxrlebbOStY


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January 27, 2021, 04:08:49 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 26, 2021, 10:32:21 PM
Looks interesting! Do you know the Walter Leigh concerto Cesar?

Yes, I do, Jeffrey. Despite its short length (not more than 10 minutes) it's a very nice piece in a sort of neoclassical style.
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