Journey - Two hundred years of harpsichord music
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Journey - Two hundred years of harpsichord music
Trevor Pinnock (harpsichord)
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Release Date: Friday 19 February 2016
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This unique harpsichord recital by Trevor Pinnock charts two incredible musical journeys four hundred years apart.
Inspired by the travels of Antonio Cabezón, the sixteenth century organist and composer, Pinnock's programme weaves a path not only through Cabezón's life but also through his own enviable career.
In celebration of his seventieth birthday, Pinnock has chosen a personal selection of works that evoke vivid memories from different stages of his life.
Success in their respective careers led both Pinnock and Cabezón to travel widely; Cabezón's journeys through Europe resulted in meetings with several of the composers included in this program.
Journey sees Pinnock perform repertoire spanning two hundred years (encompassing works by Tallis, Byrd, Bull, Sweelinck, Bach, Frescobaldi, Handel and Scarlatti) on his favorite home instrument, a harpsichord made in 1982 after a model by the mid eighteenth century French builder, Henri Hemsch.
Pinnock's own journey has seen him recognized as one of the finest players of his generation, receiving many prizes and international recognition along the way whilst amassing an exceptional discography; his truly is an epic journey.
"a quirky and intensely personal collection...At the recital's heart is a wonderfully wistful account of Sweelinck's deeply touching variations on Mein junges Leben hat ein End, as if Pinnock is bidding farewell to his creative performing life - but let's hope there is more to come from this supremely musical player." (Guardian)
"Inspired by the journey of the Spanish composer Antonio de Cabezón around Europe, Trevor Pinnock has assembled a quirky and intensely personal collection spanning two centuries of music and revisiting his career…at the recital's heart is a wonderfully wistful account of Sweelinck's deeply touching variations on Mein junges Leben hat ein End, as if Pinnock is bidding farewell to his creative performing life - but let's hope there is more to come from this supremely musical player" (Observer)
[Pinnock's] is the fast-fingered but also beautifully controlled touch of a true harpsichordist, producing a rich sprung tone, exquisitely turned ornaments that seem to be both nimble and unhurried at the same time…it remains a warming pleasure to listen to music hand-picked and performed by one of the finest harpsichordists of our time" (Gramophone)
"Pinnock's programme is rich in expressive contrasts." (BBC Music Instrumental choice April 2016)
Tracks:
1. Cabezón Diferencias sobre 'El canto del caballero'
2. Byrd The Carman's Whistle
3. Tallis O ye tender babes
4. Bull The King's Hunt
5. Sweelinck Variations on 'Mein junges Leben hat
ein End', SwWV 324
J.S. Bach French Suite No. 6 in E major, BWV 817
6. Prélude
7. Allemande
8. Courante
9. Sarabande
10. Gavotte
11. Polonaise
12. Bourée
13. Menuet
14. Gigue
15. Frescobaldi Toccata Nona
16. Frescobaldi Balletto primo e secondo
17. Handel Chaconne in G major, HWV 435
Scarlatti Three Sonatas in D major, K. 490-492
18. Sonata, K. 490: Cantabile
19. Sonata, K. 491: Allegro
20. Sonata, K. 492: Presto
