It's such a delight to find this church so lovingly cared for, though it seems to stand alone at the end of a country lane, without modern conveniences, such as electricity. My first desire was to go again to the little church in the fields – dedicated to Saint Margaret of Antioch – which was evidently known to Lewis Carroll (alias Charles Dodgson) as its Treacle Well turns up in the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. The tiny hamlet of Binsey was to be on the morning schedule – an incredible oasis of rural peace less than 2 miles from the overcrowded city. I shall not easily forget the chance encounter there with an American lady and her very evident sadness in having to return next day to Los Angeles. Last year's recital by Arne Richards was so pleasant, as was the delightful afternoon stroll in the gardens of Worcester College. How different it is from the high classical rendition of Mozart on the CD from St Petersburg! Something to look forward to.Īn opportunity to hear again the splendid Kirckman harpsichord in the Ashmolean Museum was enough to convince me that a day out in Oxford would be time well spent. I hope soon to be able to provide a link to this so that readers of this blog can access it on Youtube. Bach in a very lively and interesting interpretation, which I found refreshingly different. Pablo contributes the player's perspective, with remarks on the touch and the unique tone of these pianos, and also provides the recordings to be featured on the CD. Kerstin contributes a full restoration report, with observations on the many changes that this instrument has been subjected to, and how she has tackled the challenge of returning it as nearly as possible to its original state. Here we see it being played by Pablo Gomez (a preview that I've been given as I am contributing the opening chapter on the life and work of this maker). The book, to be published in three languages, is scheduled for September (let's say October?) featuring the pianos of Zumpe and celebrating the excellent restoration of their piano of 1776 by Kerstin Schwarz. Good news from Museu de la Música in Barcelona.
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