Ekaterina Likhina, the performer on this recording, was born in 1989 in St Petersburg, Russia, and this is her debut recording.
Interpretation
The harpsichord on this recording is tuned to a'= 415 Hz, a pitch Stephen Dodgson became accustomed to, and uses a temperament close to one recommended by Neidhardt in 1724.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of Stephen Dodgson's 24 Inventions for Harpsichord.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dodgson's 'Inventions' imply rhythmic interplay more than contrapuntal imitation, taking inspiration from Scarlatti rather than Bach.
Recording & Production
The producer of this recording, Glen Wilson, also taught Ekaterina Likhina at the Music University of Würzburg, where she completed her studies.
Composition History
Stephen Dodgson's 24 Inventions for Harpsichord were composed over a period of almost forty years, with the first set appearing in 1955.
Composition History
The harpsichord builder Thomas Goff and fellow Royal College of Music student Stanislav Heller encouraged Stephen Dodgson to write for the instrument in the early 1950s.
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