Handel - Keyboard Suite, HWV 430 in E major 'The Harmonious Blacksmith'
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Instrumental » Piano Solos » Harpsichord Solos
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Seong-Jin Cho’s latest project shows all the consideration and respect for the music that we’ve come to expect from this South Korean artist. He talks in the booklet of how he has immersed himself... —
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2023, Editor's Choice
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Solo Instrumental
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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If you want to hear these pieces played on a sleek grand piano using an engagingly post-historical approach, with flawlessly stylish ornamentation...and a variety of dynamic nuances...then look... —
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Gramophone Awards, 2014, Shortlisted - Instrumental
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RecommendedThe Eight Great Suites & Overtures
Francesco Corti (harpsichord)
Corti’s playing throughout can be described as electric: his playing lacks nothing in terms of pure excitement and adrenaline. He also goes for a big, one can even say orchestral, sound in many... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2022
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Pamela Thorby, a regular member of the Palladian Ensemble, demonstrates versatility and virtuosity beyond question and is imaginatively accompanied by Richard Egarr, who also contributes a sparkling... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2004, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 1997, Winner - Instrumental
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as Lisa Smirnova's vivacious account of the Eight Great Suites reminds us, they're a treasure-trove of Handelian wit and humanity. Purists will certainly need to take them on Smirnova's terms,... —
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BBC Music Magazine, January 2012, Instrumental Choice
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[The 'Harmonious Blacksmith'] gives Koopman scope to demonstrate his virtuosity and his innate exuberance. For the most part, though, his playing seems to have acquired a degree of restraint... —
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