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Clavichord Tuning and Maintenance THIRD, REVISED EDITION Softback, 272 pages. ISBN 978–0–9555590–7–5 |
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The Mirror of Human Life Reflections on François Couperins Pièces de Clavecin NEW REVISED EDITION Softback, 230 pages. ISBN 978–0–9555590–6–8. Price £18.00. |
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CD: School of Politesse
This CD has been produced to accompany the book The Mirror of Human Life. The programme of selections from François Couperins harpsichord pieces, played by Jane Clark, has been chosen to illutrate his theatrical sense, which develops as his four books of Pièces de Clavecin unfold [more about this recording]. Janiculum CD, No. JAN D206. Total playing time 68:22 |
Price: £10.00 plus post and packing (free within UK) |
The Hubert Clavichord Data Book A study of all eighteen surviving clavichords made by Christian Gottlob Hubert (1714–1793), illustrated with over 700 photos and comprehensive descriptions of each instrument. New edition, published by Keyword Press [more about this book]. Hardback, 304 pages. ISBN 978–0–9555590–5–1 |
Price: £90.00 plus post & packing. | |
Vocal Traditions in Conflict
Classical singers today are taught to use a permanent wide vibrato, with forceful production of high notes and a plummy low larynx position. Drawing on copious evidence from contemporary treatises and accounts of named singers – including castrati – Richard Bethell shows that eighteenth-century tradition was the opposite of this in almost every respect. For the works of Rossini and anything earlier, this modern opera-house style is utterly inappropriate [more about this book]. Published by Peacock Press. Softback, 398 pages. ISBN 978–1–912271–49–8 |
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More London Piano Makers
Eavestaff, Rogers, Squire, Knight, Chappell, Hopkinson This is a sequel to Five London Piano Makers by the same author, with histories of six more piano-making firms, presenting a picture of a bustling craft industry based in the streets around Camden Town in North London [more about this book]. Softback, 144 pages. ISBN 978–0–9555590–4–4 |
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The Broadwood Barless Piano A History The story of an idea: its birth, death and revival. A technical history, and a human one too. By the author of Five London Piano Makers. [more about this book]. Softback, 47 pages; illustrated. Published by the author |
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The British Clavichord Society Newsletter
Seventy-four issues of the British Clavichord Society Newsletter were published between 1995 and 2019. As well as records of passing events, they contain a great deal that is of permanent value, including historical research, technical details about instruments, advice on tuning and maintenance and comments on repertoire and performance. With the closure of the Society, no further newsletters will be issued, but all back numbers are now available from this website: click here. |
Price: £3 for individual copies; discounts for quantities of six or more. Post free within the U.K. |
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