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The Early Music Show

Music: Classical: Early Music

Performance and news from the world of early music.

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

The Early Music Show: Rameau and the Harpsichord

Rameau and the Harpsichord

15/06/2014

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Rameau and the Harpsichord

Sophie Yates visits the Russell Collection to play harpsichords from the time of Rameau.

Sophie Yates visits the Russell Collection in Edinburgh to play Rameau's music on three double-manual French harpsichords made in the late 1700s.

Sophie Yates visits The Russell Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments in Edinburgh to play extracts from Rameau's Pièces de clavecin on three extraordinary double-manual French harpsichords made in the late 1700s and fully restored to playing condition. She talks to the museum's curator, Darryl Martin, about the history of the instruments, and to harpsichord maker Andrew Garlick about how they each produce their own unique sound.

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