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Making the Harpsichord Hot Again

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

The harpsichord caused a stir among audiences when it was invented in the Middle Ages. British harpsichord virtuoso Jane Chapman explains the history of the harpsichord, its place in contemporary music, and what she’s doing to re-popularize it.

Event: Jane Chapman will be performing at Merkin Concert Hall
Thursday, April 10 at 8 pm
129 West 67th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues)
For tickets and more info go here.


Comments

  • [1] Maia Navarrete April 09, 2008 - 08:23AM

    Tori Amos was the first person to compose music for the Harpsichord for more than 200 years. She has been using the harpsichord in her music for nearly 20 years. If you want to talk about popularizing the harpsichord, have a listen to Tori Amos and interview her!!! This is old news!


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