I was contacted by a PIPORG-L subscriber, Jim Kistler, concerning a harpsichord that is available in Pasadena, CA. It has been inherited by someone who wishes to find it a new home. Unfortunately the information Jim has is limited (see below), but anyone who might be interested can contact Jim at [log in to unmask] to be put in contact with the owner. What details we have are below; it is described as "triangular" so it is probably either one of those triangular-shaped harpsichords built by, was it deBlaise? Or more likely a virginal. It is at least 40 years old so is either a late revival instrument or an early historical era instrument. It sounds as if it might be acquired for nothing, or next to nothing.
dk
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Kistler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 1:32 AM
To: Kelzenberg, David C <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Harpsichords
David,
I'm sorry, but I don't have any other information. Pat's son remembers it being in the house when he was quite young, so I know that she had it for at least 40 some years. It was probably used when she acquired it.
Go ahead and post it on HPSCHD-L, perhaps someone will want to give it a home.
thank you for your help.
Jim
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On 1/16/2016 11:03 PM, Kelzenberg, David C wrote:
> Jim--
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> If you like, I can post this information on HPSCHD-L, the harpsichord list, with instructions to contact you directly.
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> Do you have any more information on the instrument, i.e. who built it, when was it built, was it built from a kit, etc? Any info would be helpful.
>
>dk
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Kistler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 12:16 AM
> To: Kelzenberg, David C <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Harpsichords
>
>
> Dear David,
>
> If I recall correctly, you are also into harpsichords. If I am wrong, delete now.
>
> A friend of mine and a member of this list has died and I am trying to dispose of her musical things. She had an old triangular harpsichord; it was made to be placed in a corner. It need work; some keys do not play. It is located near Pasadena California. Do you know of anyone in the area who might be interested in it? I am loathed to junk a musical instrument if a good home can be found for it. Let me know if someone comes to mind.
>
> Thank you.
> Jim Kistler
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