Listening to this music makes me think how much of a disservice all those people who developed musical instruments in the 19th century did to the modern world. How much better if the march of "progress" had stopped at the end of the 18th century.
To LTKing2013: The main reason for most 18th century improvements was better sound, better tuning, and greater expression. This in conjunction with the rise of Romantic music. As good (or you might prefer BAD!) example, Beethoven did much to change the 18th century Fortepiano into the modern Pianoforte. The Fortepiano was itself a response to the limitations of the Harpsichord. Most of the 19th century music could not be played on Baroque instruments. BTW, I approve of the 19th century instrument makers, but this opinion has not been endorsed by my three cats:)
Harry Andruschak I strongly take exception to your claim that modern instruments sound better. They only sound better to people whose ears have been attuned to them by long exposure. The only "limitations" ancient instruments had were in sound volume and pitch, far compensated by the loss of colour and transparency in "improved" instruments. As for your assertion that "Beethoven did much to change the 18th century Fortepiano into the modern Pianoforte", this, to me, is complete nonsense. What Beethoven did was to extend the range of the fortepiano. 19th century forepianos, to my ears, sound far superior to modern grand pianos. Why should 19th century music be played by baroque instruments? 19th century music should be played by 19th century instruments, which are NOT modern instruments.
I wonder this lovely evening palace? Truly enchanting baroque music
Musique enchanteresse pleine de grace
Trully a Baroque Legend!
Listening to this music makes me think how much of a disservice all those people who developed musical instruments in the 19th century did to the modern world. How much better if the march of "progress" had stopped at the end of the 18th century.
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You're absolutely right.
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To LTKing2013: The main reason for most 18th century improvements was better sound, better tuning, and greater expression. This in conjunction with the rise of Romantic music. As good (or you might prefer BAD!) example, Beethoven did much to change the 18th century Fortepiano into the modern Pianoforte. The Fortepiano was itself a response to the limitations of the Harpsichord. Most of the 19th century music could not be played on Baroque instruments. BTW, I approve of the 19th century instrument makers, but this opinion has not been endorsed by my three cats:)
Harry Andruschak I strongly take exception to your claim that modern instruments sound better. They only sound better to people whose ears have been attuned to them by long exposure. The only "limitations" ancient instruments had were in sound volume and pitch, far compensated by the loss of colour and transparency in "improved" instruments. As for your assertion that "Beethoven did much to change the 18th century Fortepiano into the modern Pianoforte", this, to me, is complete nonsense. What Beethoven did was to extend the range of the fortepiano. 19th century forepianos, to my ears, sound far superior to modern grand pianos. Why should 19th century music be played by baroque instruments? 19th century music should be played by 19th century instruments, which are NOT modern instruments.