I never tire of hearing this sort of instrument. However, my fledgling identification skills were sorely tested because the presenter didn't verbally identify all the instruments by name, so I had to guess. I'm sure the maker's names must have been on-screen, but that is of no use when you can't see them. For instance, was the Mozart instrument a Hoffmann? Was the Beethoven one a Graf? Was the Liszt one an Errard? I did love the presentation as a whole, however. The description was so detailed that I wished I could have had a hands-on tutorial so I could fully conceptualise the different key actions being shown. It is somewhat ironic that this presentation - focusing on the sound of each keyboard action as it did - didn't provide all the information to those who could only listen. Superb playing, though.
Excellent informative video about period instruments, in addition to impeccable execution and interpretation for each composer, leaving them well characterized ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks to Kit Armstrong, Bechstein, and others responsible for this marvelous set of recordings, there is now no doubt that, with the use of electronic amplification, all early keyboard works could be performed on replicas of the type of instruments for which they were written regardless of the size of the size of the hall in which they are performed.
Absolutely great playing. Very very very well chosen pieces for every instrument, I really enjoyed the video
Great video- he is so good
Really educating~~!
Wonderful video!!!
I never tire of hearing this sort of instrument. However, my fledgling identification skills were sorely tested because the presenter didn't verbally identify all the instruments by name, so I had to guess. I'm sure the maker's names must have been on-screen, but that is of no use when you can't see them. For instance, was the Mozart instrument a Hoffmann? Was the Beethoven one a Graf? Was the Liszt one an Errard? I did love the presentation as a whole, however. The description was so detailed that I wished I could have had a hands-on tutorial so I could fully conceptualise the different key actions being shown. It is somewhat ironic that this presentation - focusing on the sound of each keyboard action as it did - didn't provide all the information to those who could only listen. Superb playing, though.
Excellent video and performance
Excellent informative video about period instruments, in addition to impeccable execution and interpretation for each composer, leaving them well characterized ❤❤❤❤❤
So well presented and performed. Such a nice idea for this presentation. I always enjoy listening to Kit when I get the opportunity.
Thanks to Kit Armstrong, Bechstein, and others responsible for this marvelous set of recordings, there is now no doubt that, with the use of electronic amplification, all early keyboard works could be performed on replicas of the type of instruments for which they were written regardless of the size of the size of the hall in which they are performed.