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Portrait of an English Harpsichord by Steven Devine Steven Devine : Portrait of an English Harpsichord.
 Exquisite and exuberant harpsichord..

Steven Devine plays a wonderful selection of pieces on a 1756 Kirckman Harpsichord, each specifically chosen to highlight the tonal characteristics of this amazing instrument. Devine is a wonderfully lively player, and we really appreciate that he chose music by composers who were appreciated in their lifetime, but who are now largely neglected. A deeply charming album.
Songs:

1. Lesson 1 in G Major- Prelude (James Nares)
2. Lesson 1 in G Major- Allemande (James Nares)
3. Lesson 1 in G Major- Minuet and Variations (James Nares)
4. Sonata Op 5 No 6 in C Minor- Grave (Johann Christian Bach)
5. Sonata Op 5 No 6 in C Minor- Allegro Moderato (Johann Christian Bach)
6. Sonata Op 5 No 6 in C Minor- Allegretto (Johann Christian Bach)
7. Sonata No 5 in G Major- Presto (Thomas Gladwin)
8. Sonata No 5 in G Major Minuet (Thomas Gladwin)
9. Sonata No 1 in F Major- Andante (Thomas Arne)
10. Sonata No 1 in F Major- Adagio (Thomas Arne)
11. Sonata No 1 in F Major- Allegro (Thomas Arne)
12. Sonata No 4 in C Minor- Allemande (Joseph Kelway)
13. Sonata No 4 in C Minor- Allegro (Joseph Kelway)
14. Sonata No 4 in C Minor- Largo (Joseph Kelway)
15. Sonata No 4 in C Minor- Allegro (Joseph Kelway)
16. Sonata No 2 in A Major- Adagio (Joseph Gibbs)
17. Sonata No 2 in A Major- Allegro Assai (Joseph Gibbs)
18. Sonata No 2 in A Major- Grave e piano (Joseph Gibbs)
19. Sonata No 2 in A Major- Minuet (Joseph Gibbs)
20. Suite No 5 in E Major- Prelude (George Frideric Handel)
21. Suite No 5 in E Major- Allemande (George Frideric Handel)
22. Suite No 5 in E Major- Courante (George Frideric Handel)
23. Suite No 5 in E Major- Air and Variations (George Frideric Handel)

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Release date: 5/15/2007
Steven Devine lives in Kent England

Tagged as: Classical, Baroque, Classical Period, Instrumental, Composer: George Frideric Handel, Harpsichord, Composer: James Nares, Composer: Johann Christian Bach, Composer: Joseph Gibbs, Composer: Joseph Kelway, Composer: Thomas Arne, Composer: Thomas Gladwin

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  11. The Fantastics by Music of the Spheres: small Baroque chamber ensemble
  12. Il Circolo Di Giulio Caccini by La Nuova Musica: vocal and instrumental chamber music
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