I am utterly amazed at the perfection of Puyana and this marvelous harpsichord. Puyana brings this wonderful piece by Scarlotti and this harpsichord into a new light of enjoyment. I am thankful for its existence !
Apparently this harpsichord is the largest ever made, and the maker's instruments were well sought after even in his day(1700's). I wouldn't be surprised if it is worth a million dollars, especially since this is antique, heavily ornate, and still operational... its also one-of-a-kind...
A unique instrument (of the few three-manual antique harpsichords this is reported to be the only authentic one, all the others had the third manual added in relatively recent times). And a unique player, with excellent technique, style and "verve". Unfortunately rarely heard today, in the 1950's Puyana was a pioneer of playing in true Baroque style, and an inspiration for the following generation of harpsichordist. Bravo maestro!
Este es uno de los artistas más insignes de mi país, discipulo de Wanda Landowska, dos gran prix du disque y un fiero interprete de Bach, por favor suban más videos de él, Vive la Colombie!!! This is one of the most important artist in my country, wnda Landowska's pupil, a fierce Bach performer and two first awards in France, please upload more videos of him, Viva Colombia!!!
Sshare - TECHNICALLY almost all music for the plucked instrument can be played on the piano; however, the nuances of clavecinistes and virginalists are completely lost on the piano. The instrument muddies everything. Also, pianists tend to regard any music written before Beethoven is to played 'lightly' and in a gentile manner. Just listen to the gravitas in a performance of Byrd or Gibbons on the harpsichord. Utterly magnificent.
I agree 100%! I cannot listen to music for Harpsichord, Virginal, etc., played on a Piano. The modern pianos are particularly muddy on most 18th century keyboard music. The early "period" "piano-fortes" have a much lighter, clearer and pleasant sound for later 18th century music than the modern piano, but not a nice as a good Harpsichord.
A triple-manual harpsichord?! I've never actually seen a harpsichord with more than two manuals (which is pretty much the norm nowadays). How unusual! Nicely played, too.
Rafael Puyana es colombiano y es el mejor clavecinista del mundo dice JORGE ALBERTO BARON desde Bogotá, Colombia, suramèrica. Se lo dedico a ELISA MAXIMILIANE BARON OVALLE, DIANA CAROLINA FONTECHA OCHOA, ANGELA CONSTANZA BONILLA GOMEZ, MARIA CLAUDIA OCHOA MORENO...
Por eso hay que asistir a festivales y apoyar toda manifestación artística en todas partes, así estas y otras músicas se mantendrán vivas... y no creas, en el mundo hay millones que escuchan esto ... bueno, tal vez cientos de miles... pero somo una gran comunidad!!! Como diría Argenta: ¡VIVA LA MÚSICA CLÁSICA!
ha, the suit looks like it belongs in the baroque era, but considering the entire setup of the room (minus the chairs) is in the baroque style, I thin it matches quite well.
I wonder what kind of tuning they used for this harpsichord, some chords sound a bit too narrow for my taste... I think they should have used a different kind of tuning, a lower one indeed. A = 415 or less
I doubt they would have used pythagorean, thirds and sicths would sound awful, maybe a Zarlino's tuning, although it does not sound very accurate to me...
+max evangelista search a video by Norberto Broguini called "original hass harpsichord". There you can see this same harpsichord in details and cleared =P
On the page, they are in a way. But how each instruments brings them to life is very different. Also, there are no dynamics on a harpsichord, so 'forte' and 'pianissimo' and the like are meaningless terms on a harpsichord.
colourfulwithaU they actually are not meaningless terms at all! If you understand the structure of a harpsichord, especially with multiple manuals, you would know that you can couple the manuals - for example, playing both the 8 and 4 foot sets of strings gives a “louder” sound because you are essentially plucking two strings at once, whereas if you had the stops on just 8 foot or just 4 foot, the key would pluck just one string. (Meaning you set one manual to 8,4 and the other to 4 - as an example. Then you ‘jump’ between the manuals according to dynamic changes in the music.) This gives a sense of texture and dynamics to the music - the one string is softer and not as twangy, plucking more than one string at once makes the soundboard resonate more. Thus a piano and a forte are variances in texture, and in fact are written in many manuscripts of music from Baroque era. Have a look through much of the keyboard music on IMSLP.org and you will understand what I am saying better. I have spent years sight reading keyboard music and have come across many autograph (composer’s hand) manuscripts that indicate dynamic differences.
My God, what a beautiful instrument! And he handles it so well, too. Not just a show piece! The Scarlatti cross hand! Ya gotta love Scarlatti.
Por suerte podemos disfrutar de esta grabación del Maestro Puyana.
Fantastico! Grande musica e bravissimo esecutore. La msuica barocca vive!
Grazie per il video
I am utterly amazed at the perfection of Puyana and this marvelous harpsichord. Puyana brings this wonderful piece by Scarlotti and this harpsichord into a new light of enjoyment. I am thankful for its existence !
This piece make me happy!!!!!
Rafael Puyana!!!! Mi favorito, el mejor clavecinista contemporaneo!!!!!
Un Colombiano Grande, uno de los mejores en el Clavicembalo. Gracias Maestro, un abrazo desde Colombia tu Tierra.
I am in love with the Harpsichord!!!
you know what, scarletti's thinking is very advanced.This piece is already showing signs of progression towards roccoco,classical vieness style.
Apparently this harpsichord is the largest ever made, and the maker's instruments were well sought after even in his day(1700's). I wouldn't be surprised if it is worth a million dollars, especially since this is antique, heavily ornate, and still operational... its also one-of-a-kind...
A unique instrument (of the few three-manual antique harpsichords this is reported to be the only authentic one, all the others had the third manual added in relatively recent times). And a unique player, with excellent technique, style and "verve". Unfortunately rarely heard today, in the 1950's Puyana was a pioneer of playing in true Baroque style, and an inspiration for the following generation of harpsichordist. Bravo maestro!
fantastic sonata, and fantastic execution on a harpsichord with three keyboards...wonderful!!!
Very nice. I too, am fascinated by the three manual instrument. I have seen two with pedal, but not three manuals.
Beautiful Music! Beautiful Harpsichord! I Love Harpsichord!
An original 18th century 3 manual harpsichord!! wonderful playing.
what a gorgeous sound
@ Hauptwerkian, this may have played on Mezzo about six years ago, but this is from a film made much before that!
Thanks for posting this, it makes interesting watching
Wonderful playing and amazing instrument! R.I.P. Rafael.
Hermosa pieza y hermoso clavecín
Que vivan Domenico Scarlatti,y los otros compositores del siglo XVIII!!!!!!
Oh God, this three manual Hass sounds great!
Este es uno de los artistas más insignes de mi país, discipulo de Wanda Landowska, dos gran prix du disque y un fiero interprete de Bach, por favor suban más videos de él, Vive la Colombie!!! This is one of the most important artist in my country, wnda Landowska's pupil, a fierce Bach performer and two first awards in France, please upload more videos of him, Viva Colombia!!!
Harpsichord always reminds me castlevania...
I love clavecin and Scarlatti.
Me toooooooo!!!!!!!
A fine piece. thanks for the upload.
Never seen that before, a harpsichord with three keyboards. Didn't even know they existed!
Bellisimo.
Jesus, this is beautiful.
Sshare - TECHNICALLY almost all music for the plucked instrument can be played on the piano; however, the nuances of clavecinistes and virginalists are completely lost on the piano. The instrument muddies everything. Also, pianists tend to regard any music written before Beethoven is to played 'lightly' and in a gentile manner. Just listen to the gravitas in a performance of Byrd or Gibbons on the harpsichord. Utterly magnificent.
I agree 100%! I cannot listen to music for Harpsichord, Virginal, etc., played on a Piano. The modern pianos are particularly muddy on most 18th century keyboard music. The early "period" "piano-fortes" have a much lighter, clearer and pleasant sound for later 18th century music than the modern piano, but not a nice as a good Harpsichord.
Congratulations!
So ein Cembalo mit 3 Manualen hat echt Stil!
Wow
This is MEZZO, of course it is brilliant!
Creí que era el único thrasher que escuchaba música barroca xD
Gran video!!
CanadaPisces-TY for this gem. You were wrong on one thing though-he is not good-he is great!!!
A triple-manual harpsichord?! I've never actually seen a harpsichord with more than two manuals (which is pretty much the norm nowadays). How unusual! Nicely played, too.
Is the harpsichord made by H A Hass in 1740
Wow. I don't see it with 3 manuals often.
Rafael Puyana es colombiano y es el mejor clavecinista del mundo dice JORGE ALBERTO BARON desde Bogotá, Colombia, suramèrica. Se lo dedico a ELISA MAXIMILIANE BARON OVALLE, DIANA CAROLINA FONTECHA OCHOA, ANGELA CONSTANZA BONILLA GOMEZ, MARIA CLAUDIA OCHOA MORENO...
I didn't know there were harpsichords with three manuals
Por eso hay que asistir a festivales y apoyar toda manifestación artística en todas partes, así estas y otras músicas se mantendrán vivas... y no creas, en el mundo hay millones que escuchan esto ... bueno, tal vez cientos de miles... pero somo una gran comunidad!!! Como diría Argenta: ¡VIVA LA MÚSICA CLÁSICA!
@giu13pet Its 359 years old... so I can assure you its not a fake or a new variation!
@Zoloft61 Ah, - he brings hope to people with short 5th-fingers :)
He can be playing in his pajamas for all I care. It's about the music and the skill, not about his sense of fashion or lack thereof.
I'd take Scott Ross's renditions anytime. but none the less, it's still awesome
Paz en su tumba.
Tune a Day book one page one!!! ;-)
I want one! But I don't want to have to tune it, it has a 16', two 8's a 4 AND a 2' stop! I hate tuning my own 8,8,4.
ha, the suit looks like it belongs in the baroque era, but considering the entire setup of the room (minus the chairs) is in the baroque style, I thin it matches quite well.
I wonder what kind of tuning they used for this harpsichord, some chords sound a bit too narrow for my taste... I think they should have used a different kind of tuning, a lower one indeed. A = 415 or less
Baroque music is the shit!!! Heavy Metal and Baroque!!!
how?
I doubt they would have used pythagorean, thirds and sicths would sound awful, maybe a Zarlino's tuning, although it does not sound very accurate to me...
how many harpsichord like this are in the world?
Aparentemente solo sobreviven dos originales, este y otro mas.
I wouldnt of wanted to be slapped by him.
3 keyboards?!
+max evangelista ,, yeah,, there are only 2 I believe,, and puyana owned both,, =)
+max evangelista search a video by Norberto Broguini called "original hass harpsichord". There you can see this same harpsichord in details and cleared =P
the first time i saw a harpsichord, i thought it was a coffin -.-
😭
Rafael Puyana passed away today.
BBC(1985)
No estas solo wey!!! Thrasher tambien y barroco.
de qué año es esta grabación???
No lo se, pero se vieja y Puyana no se ve tan grande. A lo mejor es de los 70-80s.
yo mama
Karl Richter!
On the page, they are in a way. But how each instruments brings them to life is very different. Also, there are no dynamics on a harpsichord, so 'forte' and 'pianissimo' and the like are meaningless terms on a harpsichord.
colourfulwithaU they actually are not meaningless terms at all! If you understand the structure of a harpsichord, especially with multiple manuals, you would know that you can couple the manuals - for example, playing both the 8 and 4 foot sets of strings gives a “louder” sound because you are essentially plucking two strings at once, whereas if you had the stops on just 8 foot or just 4 foot, the key would pluck just one string. (Meaning you set one manual to 8,4 and the other to 4 - as an example. Then you ‘jump’ between the manuals according to dynamic changes in the music.) This gives a sense of texture and dynamics to the music - the one string is softer and not as twangy, plucking more than one string at once makes the soundboard resonate more. Thus a piano and a forte are variances in texture, and in fact are written in many manuscripts of music from Baroque era. Have a look through much of the keyboard music on IMSLP.org and you will understand what I am saying better. I have spent years sight reading keyboard music and have come across many autograph (composer’s hand) manuscripts that indicate dynamic differences.
fat fingers
Short fingers... well played!
haha great playing but what an awful suit. =p