On 03/11/2010 20:36, Peter Bavington wrote:
>
> No-one has commented about the fact that Elaine Comparone played from
> memory. I wish harpsichordists would do this more often. The music
> desk must be a distraction.
>


What an interesting point Peter, I have a little anecdote!

Having prepared one of my instruments for a recital by the master, 
Kenneth Gilbert a while back, I notice he rehearsed the entire programme 
from memory; I was very impressed.After tuning for the performance I 
left the music desk in the green room, how nice to have an uncluttered 
harpsichord on the platform.BOY did I get a bollicking, he ripped me off 
such a strip he felt the need to apologise to me after the concert 
explaining in was tempting fate to not have the desk and did I not note 
the manuscripts were on the floor beside his stool.I do not, as you 
know, like mentioning names but it may be of help and avoid blushes for 
other makers to know such detail:-)

M



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www.michaeljohnsonharpsichords.co.uk


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