So C and C sharp could not be played together. Clavichords like these were called “fretted”. If each string had its own note it was called “unfretted”. ...
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The clavichord is a European stringed keyboard instrument known from the late Medieval, through the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras. Historically, it was widely used as a practice instrument...
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More information on the clavichord. ... Because the tone of the clavichord is soft, it was often used in monasteries or played at intimate gatherings and was also used as a teaching instrument.
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It was popular during the baroque era, but the piano took its place in the 18th century, in part because the piano could be played in conjunction with other instruments. The clavichord was too quiet to be played in anything other than a solo performance.
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The Oleskiewicz-Schulenberg Duo; Selections: Concert of October 24, 2004, First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Sponsored by the Boston Clavichord Society...
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This wonderful new two-disc recording from Lyrichord allows us to hear just that: a first-ever, complete AOTF on the clavichord, played with superbly stylish virtuosity by Richard Troeger.
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A remarkable life in music ended on Jan. 23 when Igor Kipnis died at home in Connecticut at age 71. Kipnis was one of the world’s leading harpsichordists and also played clavichord, fortepiano and the modern piano. ... Kipnis was one of the world’s leading harpsichordists and also played clavichord,
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All repeats were given, it appeared without significant embellishment, making it a long afternoon, but opportunities to hear the clavichord played expertly are few and far between, so one ought not to complain at hearing twice music one might never hear again!
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The Pedal Clavichord John Barnes ... CD review: Nocturnal Sounds: Music for flute and clavichord played by Benedek Csalog and Miklós Spányi Paul Simmonds;
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JUST ISSUED, AUTUMN 2009: Stephen Dodgson’s Clavichord Suites played on a new CD by Julian Perkins ... COMPACT DISCS and DVD; (all played on the clavichord unless otherwise stated; ordered alphabetically by performer’s surname)
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