The harpsichord used in this recording is a Flemish double-manual instrument by Titus Crijnen, modeled after J. Ruckers, and was tuned to Young 2 temperament at a pitch of A = 415.
Performer Biography
Andrew Manze, the director of The English Concert, is described as 'the first modern superstar of the baroque violin' by the San Francisco Examiner.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in March 2006 at Air Studios, Lyndhurst Hall, London, and utilized DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology for recording, editing, and mastering.
Performer Biography
Andrew Manze, the director, was Associate Director of The Academy of Ancient Music from 1996 to 2003 and succeeded Trevor Pinnock as Artistic Director of The English Concert in July 2003.
Interpretation
The performing editions used for this recording were prepared by Andrew Manze, the director, from existing sources.
Performer Biography
Alison McGillivray, the cellist, studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music in London, and specializes in period-instrument performance.
