Love the clattery sound of the mechanism and the pinched sound of the higher notes especially. Also seems to be a more dynamic and characterful instrument than the harpsichord. Very compact too.
Fantastic! I think Vivaldi is under-rated. His music is certainly much more simple than Bach, but there's an undeniable charm and elegance to many of his works---one that you bring out quite well in this piece!---and I think part of that is due to the simplicity. His pieces are immediately accessible to willing ears, and yet I could listen to some of his violin concerti over and over without losing interest.
Wonderfully precise playing but one is, without wishing it, put in mind of Sir Malcolm Sargent's comment when asked what he thought of the sound of the newly-revived harpsichord. "It reminds one of two skeletons copulating noisily on a corrugated iron roof..."
Accounts of Bach's playing and teaching unequivocally emphasize his novel use of the thumbs, authentic fingerings from the notebook for Wilhelm Friedemann (almost certainly intended for the primary practice instrument of the day - the clavichord) also document the emancipated use of the thumbs in Bach's clavier technique. The evidence is overwhelming.
Some musicians also do not believe the "true spirit" of music is best served by fetishistic museum culture. Any baroque musician would've considered articulate, cantabile playing and proper grasp of a piece's affect more important than such details of it reproduction - if use of the thumb is what it takes for Mr. Whitney to comfortably deliver a convincing rendition of the piece, who are you to berate him for it? All evidence for the Bach's use of thumb playing (even on the clavichord) aside
where can you buy these instruments? its a shame, ofc there are lots of pianos (grand and uprights), and also harpsichords and spinets but clavichords... you either dont find them or find really weird ones for thousands of bucks..
More like "not easily swayed by reason and unrestrained by the shackles of logic": Considering this used to be a violin concerto before Bach arranged to for organ (with his thumbs in mind, obviously) there would've been plenty of thumb use involved in "authentic" performances of this piece either way.
One last time: It was arranged for keyboard by Bach, famous for making extensive use of the thumb in his keyboard playing, writing and arranging. The time is irrelevant, avoiding the use of thumbs when playing keyboard music by Bach isn't merely inauthentic, it's illogical, unmusical and obtrusive.
It's a transcription (by Bach) for the organ, of the Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, RV 522, by Antonio Vivaldi, arranged again by me for the clavichord. Usually it is just listed as "Bach Organ Concerto BWV 593," but I included Vivaldi's name.
Beautiful music by Bach/Vivaldi and a very interesting small instrument with a beautiful sound! 🎶🎹🎼🎵
İ listen this 15 years
Love the clattery sound of the mechanism and the pinched sound of the higher notes especially. Also seems to be a more dynamic and characterful instrument than the harpsichord. Very compact too.
Clavichord is a funny instrument. Everything is so miniature. Well played!
Wow. I didn’t expect it to sound like that, the way you play this provides an old charm.
Fantastic! I think Vivaldi is under-rated. His music is certainly much more simple than Bach, but there's an undeniable charm and elegance to many of his works---one that you bring out quite well in this piece!---and I think part of that is due to the simplicity. His pieces are immediately accessible to willing ears, and yet I could listen to some of his violin concerti over and over without losing interest.
God bless you for sharing beautiful instrument and performance.thank you ...
Lovely keyboard instrument. And the most cool thing about it: portable. Thanks for sharing, it is very well played.
Really beautiful. An old style of clavichord with lots of attack and high pitch. It really gives the music a different character.
Meraviglioso. Grazie. Adoro questa musica. Grazie
Spendid and charming performance and interpretation! Thank you!
Amazing performance!
Bravo!! 👏
Your usual great musical good taste.
A little curious this small keyboard with your big hands......thank you for sharing and 5 stars from me.
Very lively. Great intimate sound. Don't know the original music, so this sounds fine to me
amo esta música.... divina!
Great instrument, I love it ! And a very nice piece, not so easy to play I guess ... Thanks a lot !
That was so pretty on that! You're so good ... You're such an inspiration.
Maravilloso Maestro!!!
5 Stars
Fantastic !
Bravo
Great Performance!!! :)
Wonderfully precise playing but one is, without wishing it, put in mind of Sir Malcolm Sargent's comment when asked what he thought of the sound of the newly-revived harpsichord. "It reminds one of two skeletons copulating noisily on a corrugated iron roof..."
divine...
BRAVO!
Very interesting instrument, I live in Modena!
¡Excelente!
I like it.
Accounts of Bach's playing and teaching unequivocally emphasize his novel use of the thumbs, authentic fingerings from the notebook for Wilhelm Friedemann (almost certainly intended for the primary practice instrument of the day - the clavichord) also document the emancipated use of the thumbs in Bach's clavier technique. The evidence is overwhelming.
Mr. Whitney knows what he is doing.
super!!
Some musicians also do not believe the "true spirit" of music is best served by fetishistic museum culture. Any baroque musician would've considered articulate, cantabile playing and proper grasp of a piece's affect more important than such details of it reproduction - if use of the thumb is what it takes for Mr. Whitney to comfortably deliver a convincing rendition of the piece, who are you to berate him for it? All evidence for the Bach's use of thumb playing (even on the clavichord) aside
Do you have sheet music for this available?
where can you buy these instruments? its a shame, ofc there are lots of pianos (grand and uprights), and also harpsichords and spinets but clavichords... you either dont find them or find really weird ones for thousands of bucks..
Real instruments cost money… however I suggest Craigslist.
But this is Bach.
Is it quint pitch?
More like "not easily swayed by reason and unrestrained by the shackles of logic": Considering this used to be a violin concerto before Bach arranged to for organ (with his thumbs in mind, obviously) there would've been plenty of thumb use involved in "authentic" performances of this piece either way.
Sounds more like Bach
One last time: It was arranged for keyboard by Bach, famous for making extensive use of the thumb in his keyboard playing, writing and arranging. The time is irrelevant, avoiding the use of thumbs when playing keyboard music by Bach isn't merely inauthentic, it's illogical, unmusical and obtrusive.
Why is it Bach-Vivaldi?
It's a transcription (by Bach) for the organ, of the Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, RV 522, by Antonio Vivaldi, arranged again by me for the clavichord. Usually it is just listed as "Bach Organ Concerto BWV 593," but I included Vivaldi's name.