Sebastián de Albero - Sonata 26 in C minor - Mr Bellicanta: harpsichord

Another intense sonata by Albero, full of Iberian pathos and with the usual galante elements.
Mr Bellicanta, the Clavierist
Instrument: English harpsichord by Peter Barnes
Tuning: Vallotti - a' = 413 Hz (seasonal change)
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[@thehalf-bakedorganist]

Very beautifully executed. Thanks.

[@musicalintentions]

What an imaginative piece!

[@CesarJoseee]

He's a very underrated composer.

[@wolkowy1]

Again and again I must compliment you for you trills' realization, and add a compliment to your perfect arpeggi's realization: in this Sonata by Albero, it is so important that both will be perfect, because I feel they have a meaning of their own (maybe I'm wrong, but they are not like those in the French music). Bravissimo for your wonderful performance!! This Sonata is so beautiful - 4:23 and on till 5:32 is what I call the dark and captivating side of this piece. I'm sharing.

[@theclavierist]

Thank you Riva! You are always very generous with your words. I see what you mean by trills and arpeggiated chords having a meaning of their own in this music, they are an integral part of its character, it's up to the performer then to give it the preferred nuance. 4:23 to 5:32 is definitely the most intense part, it gets to my skin when I play it!

[@UkuleleVagabond]

Tune Yuri. Love the sound of that minor key harpsichord!

[@theclavierist]

minor key.. 415Hz.. unequal temperament.. nice chords🕺

[@UkuleleVagabond]

@@theclavierist pretty 😍

[@annemaki9596]

Your trills are goals! Any tipps on how to achieve these?

[@theclavierist]

Once I asked the same question to someone.. the answer was.. 'you just get used to doing them'. I have noticed an improvement in my trills over the last few years, probably from just playing lots of trills and always trying to make them better technically and musically. I admit, I don't always follow 'rules' appropriate (or deemed so..) for the different musical styles.
If I have to think about it, maybe it has to do with good fingertip contact with the keys, not lifting the fingers more than what is necessary for the note to play it again, relaxation of the wrist and hand focusing on finger motion from the knuckles. Just a guess on looking what I might be doing. See if any of these things make you find your own way of playing trills :-) I hope it helps!