Wow, Peter you're a genius. The Barton would make a super all purpose
'simple' English instrument.  Its very pretty, and has a lot of Italian
Characteristics. Malcolms copy is very pretty too!  What a lovely sounding
program.  I wish I could be there, but I'm an Englishman stuck on the wrong
side of the Atlantic.
Nick

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In view of Nick's enthusiasm for English harpsichords:

Anyone who is over this side of the pond and wants to hear an early English
harpsichord sound might be interested in Paul Simmonds's recital on 6 May
in Brighton (easy train journey from London): he will be playing Malcolm
Rose's copy of the only surviving harpsichord by Thomas Barton (1709) in a
programme of 'Georgian Harpsichord Music': works by Handel, Geminiani, A.
Young, I. Worgan, R. Jones and T. Arne.

3 pm in the Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, part of the Brighton
Festival, tickets +44 (0)1273 709709.

Peter Bavington
Harpsichord and Clavichord Maker
291 Sprowston Mews
London E7 9AE
England
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