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Understanding 9/11HANDEL: The Harmonious Blacksmith
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HANDEL: The Harmonious Blacksmith (from Suite in G minor).
Wanda Landowska, Harpsichord Pleyel.
Victor 78rpm disc 12-0006-B.
Recorded ca. 1948.
Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Wanda Landowska, Harpsichord Pleyel.
Victor 78rpm disc 12-0006-B.
Recorded ca. 1948.
Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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September 5, 2017
Subject: Handel
Subject: Handel
Opening is played in an almost recitative manner, which helps the entire piece develop. Landowska displays not only her technical skill, but her knowledge of the Baroque style, capturing it in the many ornaments and improvisations she puts into the performance.
Beautiful color changes on the harpsichord, wonderful performance.
Beautiful color changes on the harpsichord, wonderful performance.
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September 15, 2009
Subject: A standard of baroque interpretation
Subject: A standard of baroque interpretation
Wanda Landowska's harpsichord playing truly makes the Baroque era come alive in a way the piano cannot. The piano was not the instrument of choice for Baroque composers. Bach himself thought poorly of the first generation of the instrument. Landowska's playing reflects a great deal of study in performance practice of the era, and her recordings stand as one of several excellent interpretations that musicans can model themselves after.
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